Hillcrest Dog Park
Shaded Fulton Heights park with mulch turf and lots of toys
About this park
Hillcrest Dog Park sits in the Fulton Heights neighborhood and is walkable from surrounding streets. The large dog side uses mulch-style surfacing; the small dog side has grass. The park stocks tennis balls and toys, has shaded seating under a covered awning, and is lively but rarely jammed. Attentive ownership is expected here, particularly in the evening hours.
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Hillcrest Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers praise the shade, the mulch surface on the large dog side, the abundance of communal toys, and the park's walkability from the neighborhood. Most visits are described as lively and friendly.
The morning crowd is well-regarded, with owners who are active and attentive. An evening group of regulars has formed a tighter clique with higher-energy dogs, which isn't a match for every dog.
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Before you go
Reviewers have flagged aggressive dog issues in the 5:30-8pm window from some regulars who don't intervene when their dogs escalate. Morning and early afternoon visits are consistently better. Skip evening visits if your dog is sensitive to rough play.
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