Lyons Dog Park
A half-mile loop with canyon views a little north of Boulder
About this park
A big fenced off-leash park in the canyon town of Lyons, with a half-mile perimeter loop, piped water for dogs, and canyon views in every direction. Small enough to feel like a local secret, consistently rated by out-of-towners as the best dog park they've found in Colorado.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 71 Google reviewsReviewers consistently single out Lyons as their favorite dog park in Colorado: big open space, rare bad encounters, and a beautiful canyon backdrop. The half-mile loop trail inside the fence gets specific praise for letting owners exercise with their dogs.
A loyal out-of-town following alongside the Lyons regulars. Multiple reviewers drive 25-plus minutes to get here because the dogs and owners are consistently friendly and the bad-day stories are almost nonexistent.
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Before you go
Don't trust Google Maps driving directions. Multiple reviewers warn that the west-side route ends at private property. Park near the Bohn Park construction area and follow the gray gravel path for about a quarter mile. Keep an eye out for wildlife since the park borders hiking trails and woods.
