Northside Dog Park
Low-key neighborhood run where locals know every dog by name
About this park
Northside Dog Park is two fenced pens off Forest Lawn Road, kept going by the neighbors who use it rather than by the city. The field itself holds up and the welcome is warm, though the fencing and the rain barrel show their age.
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Northside Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayRegulars describe a hidden gem that rarely gets crowded, with welcoming neighbors and a slow pace that suits an anxious or reactive dog.
A small, tight community of neighborhood owners keeps Northside Dog Park running. The upside is the friendly introductions; the downside is that upkeep depends entirely on volunteers.
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Before you go
Bring your own water; the rain barrel on site is often empty or unusable. Check the perimeter fence for gaps before letting small dogs off-leash; terriers have been known to fit through.
Frequently asked
- Is it fenced?
- Two fenced pens with gates, though one reviewer reports holes and curling sections along the perimeter. Nothing a large dog would fit through, but a terrier-sized dog could.
- Is there water on site?
- No spigot. A rain barrel and bowls are provided, but reviewers describe the barrel as filthy inside and usually empty.
- How clean is it?
- Inconsistent. Waste left behind is the most repeated complaint, with one visitor going through ten bags in a single session before giving up on the place.
- Is it a good fit for a shy or reactive dog?
- It suits one well. The pens rarely fill up and the pace stays slow, which is what regulars value about Northside Dog Park over the busier city runs.
- What condition is the park in?
- Worn. Dug holes pit both pens and the greenery is thin, and reviewers agree it was better kept before upkeep fell to community members alone.
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