Highland Park Off Leash Exercise Area

A large and well-kept dog park with a functioning water fountain, sides for small and large dogs, and a few benches. Pretty cool crew of regulars with minimal drama (from what I can tell!). They keep it from being muddy by putting down a lot of mulch/wood chips, which works very well. I've met many friendly folks there. And the water fountain is really nice in the hot weather!

Two separate enclosures, one for smaller dogs, the other for larger dogs. My dog is a puppy who is in heaven when we go. Warning ⚠️ your dog may not want to leave! 😁

There are separate areas for large and small dogs, and overall, the park is well-maintained. The waste stations are always stocked with bags, wood chips are regularly replenished, and there’s minimal mud—even after rain. It’s a great open space for dogs to run, and I’ve never had any issues in the small dog area. Very rarely do I see any leftover dog waste either, which is a plus. Just a couple of things to note: during warmer months, expect more mosquitoes—so bringing bug spray might be a good idea. Also, in the small dog section, at the very back, there’s a small gap between the ground and the fence. A tiny dog could potentially crawl through and escape, so keep an eye out.

Popular dog park, has water fountain for dogs and people, large & small play areas, and a few benches. Could use some more shade trees, and maybe more seating. Pro tip: although wood chips are periodically added, it gets *very* muddy with rain or snow melt; plan your visit accordingly.

The put no effort into this dog park. Dogs often eat the wood chips, dig up dirt. The area is prone to flooding. Also, the trash cans are terribly located and the water is inconvenient to get to. Very limited seating.