Olson Dog Park

A quieter north-side fenced yard with a pond loop next door

4.5 · 184 reviews
Fenced Off-leash Shade
Olson Dog Park
Olson Dog Park, photo 2
Olson Dog Park, photo 3

About this park

The fenced dog yard inside the larger Olson Park complex on the north side, with shaded picnic seating and a paved loop around adjacent Traver Pond for the human side of the visit. Smaller and quieter than Swift Run, with no separate small-dog area and a parking lot that turns to mud after rain.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Shade Parking Benches Trash cans

What visitors say

Synthesized from 184 Google reviews
The highlights

Regulars praise the relaxed, community-minded crowd and the convenience of pairing the fenced yard with a walk around Traver Pond on the same trip. Shaded seating earns repeat mentions for summer afternoons.

The community

Smaller and friendlier than Swift Run, with a recurring rotation of north-side regulars. The vibe skews mellow on weekday afternoons and picks up after work and on warm weekends.

Best for

Social dogs Large dogs
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Before you go

Visit mid-afternoon if you want the field to yourself for fetch. Reviewers consistently report it empty around 3pm. There's no separate small-dog area, so leave nervous or under-twenty-pound dogs at home if the larger side is full.

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