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South Buena Vista Park

Overview: South Buena Vista Park is rated 4.7/5 from 380 Google reviews. This park is a fantastic off-leash dog park with a walking path, a playground, and hiking trails. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and seating and covered spots. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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4.7(380 reviews)

Overview: South Buena Vista Park is rated 4.7/5 from 380 Google reviews. This park is a fantastic off-leash dog park with a walking path, a playground, and hiking trails. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and seating and covered spots. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs and a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

People say this park is a fantastic off-leash dog park with a walking path, a playground, and hiking trails. They highlight the park offers plenty of shade, a fun creek, and a rainbow bridge, and is a great place for dogs to socialize and run freely. They also like the friendly atmosphere and the availability of amenities such as benches, trash cans, and a porta potty.

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

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Address1602 Mountain Pass Cir, Vista, CA 92081, USA
Phone(760) 726-1340 ext. 1575
City pageVista
Imported fromOceanside, CA, San Marcos, CA, Vista, CA

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdparktourist attraction6 Google photos380 reviewsOpen now

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Sylvie Hannuscheck8 months ago

I have only recently discovered this dog park and it is wonderful. It is a protected, open space where you can let your dogs off leash - please make sure your animals are good with others. There is a kids playground that is fenced in, and a path with a rainbow bridge that's about .2 miles or so long, some other dirt trails, everything is very safe. There is water, shade, benches, you always meet the same people and their dogs, a porter potty, begs and trash cans. It's great for my 14 year old bc she can walk and then rest, and my younger dogs can continue to run and play until they are tired.

Jack Parsons9 months ago

Great park with grass areas, picnic tables (no bbqs), basketball 1/2 court, playground with swings, slides, & climbing equipment. Looped concrete trail that is approximately 1/3 mile. There are dirt paths off main trail to explore more. The trail is mostly shady & is a lit cooler then hiking in the sun. Highly recommended from small children to seniors

Chris Bandaa year ago

A true dog park in every sense. From the water fountains to the simple fact that the only ones fenced in are the human kids! Lots of places to sit and watch your dog play with others freely. Tons of shade. A half court basketball court seems extra but the what make this place great are the trails! One cement trail runs a loop next to the playground area with tons of dirt paths break off break-offs, many of them connecting or making their own loops. Some take you back up to the top or back down to the playground. To top it off, the neighbors and their pet friends are kind, friendly and welcoming.

Teetee Vincent2 years ago

We come here very often and there is a nice community of dog guardians. There is water for the dogs to drink, poop bags, and pathways to walk amongst beautiful trees and plants. My schnauzers love it here and I recommend this park for great off leash walks.

Heather Borthwick7 months ago

A nice dog park with a walking trail for dogs to roam off leash. Only one negative… it seems that some some pet owners don’t feel the need to pick up after their pets 💩.

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  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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