Is there a fee or a membership?

No. Happy Hollow is free and open to the public, and one reviewer rates it the best in the area on that basis alone.

Are small and large dogs separated?

No. It is one mixed enclosure, so a small or timid dog shares the space with everything else that shows up.

Bad enough that reviewers raise it repeatedly. The water fountain sits close to the entrance, so the ground just inside the gate turns to mud and has to be crossed coming and going.

Is there water on site?

A low animal fountain sits inside the enclosure, along with benches for people.

Is there anywhere to walk afterward?

Walking trails run out from the park, and reviewers describe the scenery along them as the better half of the visit.

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Happy Hollow Park Dog Park

The free, no-membership option, with trails out the back gate

Fenced Off-leash Water

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About this park

Happy Hollow Park Dog Park is one of the few free public dog parks in the Lafayette area, with a double-gate entry and a low animal water fountain inside a single mixed-size enclosure. The grounds get muddy after rain, partly because the water area sits near the gate, and maintenance can lag with tall grass and the occasional broken fixture. Walking trails run from the park for a longer outing once the dogs have burned off energy.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Water Double-gate Benches

Happy Hollow Park Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Free entry and no membership requirement set Happy Hollow apart from most fenced parks in the area, and the double gate keeps escape artists in.

The community

Reviewers consistently describe friendly dogs and owners, and there are usually people on hand rather than an empty field.

Best for

Social dogs High-energy

Before you go

Wear boots after rain; the area near the gate turns to mud. Tack on the adjacent walking trails for a longer outing after off-leash time.

Frequently asked

Is there a fee or a membership?: No. Happy Hollow is free and open to the public, and one reviewer rates it the best in the area on that basis alone.
Are small and large dogs separated?: No. It is one mixed enclosure, so a small or timid dog shares the space with everything else that shows up.
How bad is the mud?: Bad enough that reviewers raise it repeatedly. The water fountain sits close to the entrance, so the ground just inside the gate turns to mud and has to be crossed coming and going.
Is there water on site?: A low animal fountain sits inside the enclosure, along with benches for people.
Is there anywhere to walk afterward?: Walking trails run out from the park, and reviewers describe the scenery along them as the better half of the visit.