Herman Franks Park

I recently visited Herman Franks Park dog park, and I have to say it’s one of the most disappointing dog parks I’ve ever encountered. It's unfortunate because the location is quite convenient, situated kiddie corner to Liberty Park, which has unfortunately become very unfriendly towards dog owners. Upon arrival, I was greeted not by the joyful barks of happy dogs but by the alarming sight of several dogs that were clearly not friendly towards others. It was distressing to see that many owners did nothing to rein in their aggressive pets, leading to tense moments where my dog felt threatened. This lack of responsibility from dog owners made the experience far from enjoyable. As for the park's facilities, they leave much to be desired. The area is predominantly a dirt and gravel patch, with only a small section of grass that is poorly maintained. After a bit of rain, this area becomes muddy and uninviting, making it difficult for dogs to play without coming away caked in mud. Overall, I cannot recommend Herman Franks Park dog park to fellow dog owners. It’s a shame because it could be a great spot, but the combination of aggressive dogs and subpar facilities makes it more of a hassle than a joy. If you're looking for a safe and clean place for your furry friend to socialize, it’s best to look elsewhere.

This is a great park for dogs. Doggie bags are provided and the park is gravel rather than grass. Much easier to keep clean. Its quite a large area with agility structures for dogs to play on. There is also plenty of seating underneath trees to provide shade with a pavement all the way around. The park is also double gated. There is also ample parking. We well definitely be back. The other dog owners were very responsible and our trips (x 2) were very pleasant indeed!

Love this dog park. I realize the roadbase/peegravel is low maintenance, but if my dog is playing hard there I'll only stay for about 30 minutes to keep her pads from becoming tore up. 99% of owners there are good dog people. Great park!

My dog and I love this place! Lots of good doggos, and lots of people to chat up with! It's fun to let your pup's get their energy out and be social while you just don't back and watch. I take my dog twice a day on the weekdays and, like I said she absolutely loves it here. We've been to most of the dog parks around and this is her favorite by far.

Great local dog park to get your pup tired after work. Nothing too special, but the unwavering reliability of other pup presence makes it worth the trip. Your dog will always have a play mate! Can get a bit crowded it your dog has problems with crowds.