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Dog Parks

Dog Parks

Dog parks are open.

  • Always bring a face covering to wear.
  • Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet from others.
  • Stay home if you feel sick.
  • Don’t share equipment.
  • Follow all state and county regulations for outdoor recreation.

Dog Park Locations and Amenities

Fenced area for both large and small dogs. There is a concrete barrier in the lake that some dogs are able to climb.

  •   Large area is about 1.5 acres.
  •   Small area is about .45 acres.
  •   There is limited water access to a small lake. 

NOTE: Be careful as water quality can vary. Pick up and remove pet excrement to assist with water quality issues. Algae bloom information

Foothills Dog Park - 800 Cherry Ave.

Two acre fenced park with a separate areas for both small and large dogs.
  • Large area is about 1.6 acres
  • Small area is about .5 acres

Howard Heuston Off-leash Dog Area - 34th & Iris, then south to O'Neal Parkway

  • Please not this as an 'off-leash dog area' and has different rules than a 'dog park'.
  • Voice and Sight Control area is designated north of the partial fence only.
  • The remainder of the park is leash law.
  • The size of the Voice and Sight area is about 1.25 acres.

Valmont Dog Park - approx 5300 Valmont

Fenced area for both large and small dogs.

  • Large area is about 3 acres.
  • Small area is about .25 acres.
  • It is a dog park at Valmont City Park .
  • A water spigot is available seasonally.

Rules and Information

City ordinances do apply in dog parks.

All dog parks are within the city limits of Boulder and city ordinances are enforced. Leash laws do apply to all areas as you approach or exit the dog parks, whether walking home or to your parked vehicle (think of your dog's safety and protection). Aggressive animals are prohibited and should not be brought to dog parks. In all areas, guardians are responsible for picking up and removing pet excrement. This is not only the law, but helps to keep dog parks clean, water sources uncontaminated, and your shoes free of unwanted smells!

It is your responsibility to respect other park patrons and their dogs. Some people may be training their dogs, some may be recovering from an injury, some may be young dogs unaccustomed to groups of dogs, etc. Regardless of fenced areas or not, you are expected to be attentive and be able to control your dogs' behavior. Dog parks not only allow social interactions between people and their pets, but also a place to train in order to safely use Voice and Sight areas in the city system. Whether it's on the trail or in the dog park, you are responsible for you and your dog's behavior.

Dog parks are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
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Voice & Sight Control Tag Program

Dog on a trail wearing Voice and Sight Tag

Voice and Sight Tags

Information on how to register for the Voice and Sight Tag Program or renew your dogs' Voice and Sight Tags.

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Dogs in city parks

Dogs are allowed in most areas of Boulder's city, community and neighborhood parks on a leash. Areas where dogs are not allowed, such as Valmont Bike Park, have signs stating restrictions at the park.