The Boneyard at Reliance Park
The biggest off-leash footprint in the Boulder area, with real grass underfoot
About this park
The Boneyard at Reliance Park is an unusually large off-leash park in Erie, with three separated sections, an interior walking loop, and a rare-for-Colorado grass-and-foliage surface instead of all gravel. Reviewers routinely call it the biggest dog park they've been to, with agility setups in one section and a shaded small-dog area.
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The Boneyard at Reliance Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers lead with the scale, then the grass-and-foliage surface instead of the usual gravel. The three separated sections (main, small-dog, and a third with agility equipment) are what makes The Boneyard's layout work, and the interior loop lets owners put in steps while the dogs run.
A pride-of-place community: multiple reviewers describe regulars picking up stray poop around the park on their own. The compostable waste bag program is a visible sign the town takes the space seriously.
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Before you go
Water dishes can become mud pits quickly if a dog knocks one over, so bring a towel and expect some clean-up for rollers. It's about 30 miles from Denver but worth the trip for the size.
Frequently asked
- Is The Boneyard fenced, and are the areas separated?
- Yes. Three separated sections split the space: a main run, a small-dog area with benches, and a third holding agility equipment.
- Is there water and shade?
- Water dishes sit around the grounds and there is some shade, including a shaded bench in the small-dog section. Bowls do get knocked over, and the spill turns the ground underneath to mud.
- Is there a walking path for owners?
- A loop runs around and through the park, so a visit doesn't mean standing in one spot for an hour. Reviewers mention getting their steps in while the dogs range.
- Are waste bags provided?
- Yes, and they're compostable, with dedicated collection containers for them. Reviewers describe regulars walking the grounds picking up messes that aren't theirs.
- How far is it from Denver?
- About 30 miles, out in Erie. Several reviewers make that drive anyway and rank it their favorite in the Denver area.
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