McAlpine Creek Park

Flat creekside loops and a fenced dog park on 114 acres

4.7 · 2236 reviews
Fenced Off-leash Parking
McAlpine Creek Park
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About this park

A 114-acre county park laced with flat, well-maintained trails that run past streams, footbridges, and a fishing lake. The on-leash loops draw a steady mix of walkers, runners, and dog owners, with a separate fenced dog park tucked inside the grounds. Bench-lined paths and easy parking make it a reliable daily-walk destination.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Parking Benches Shade Trash cans

What visitors say

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The highlights

Reviewers consistently praise the flat, well-maintained paths, the scenic streams and footbridges, and how clean and safe the park feels. The lake and abundant benches turn a routine walk into something slower and more restorative.

The community

A steady weekday crowd of runners, students, and fitness classes keeps the park feeling lively without being crowded. Weekend mornings bring out regular dog walkers who know each other's loops.

Best for

Senior dogs Social dogs Puppies
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Before you go

The main trails are on-leash and can get busy with runners and bikers, so use the fenced dog park area if your dog needs off-leash time. Parking lots fill up on weekend mornings when fitness groups meet.

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