Herman Franks Park
Ball fields, playground, and a busy fenced dog run
About this park
A 10-acre central-SLC park with baseball and softball fields, restrooms, a playground, and a popular fenced off-leash dog area. Reviewers describe the dog side as a dependable daily ritual, with gravel and pea-stone footing, agility pieces, shade trees, ample parking, and a double gate. The wider park works as a one-stop trip if you have kids and a dog along for the same outing.
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Herman Franks Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers praise the unwavering presence of other dogs (your dog will always have a playmate), the sturdy double-gated entry, and the shaded perimeter that makes summer visits bearable. Baseball games and the playground make it a reliable family-and-dog combo.
A long-running dog scene where most owners stay attentive on the benches. A handful of reports flag overcrowding when dogs get reactive in tight clusters.
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Before you go
The dog side is gravel, so limit hard-running sessions if your dog has soft pads. After heavy rain a small grass section can turn muddy quickly.
Frequently asked
- Is there a fenced dog area inside the park?
- Yes, the 10-acre park includes a fenced off-leash dog area with a sturdy double-gated entry, separate from the ball fields and playground.
- What is the footing, and does it get muddy?
- The dog side is gravel and pea stone, which keeps it low-maintenance. A small grass section can turn muddy quickly after heavy rain.
- Should paw-pad-sensitive dogs be careful here?
- Yes. The gravel can wear on soft pads during hard play, so many owners keep zoomie sessions short.
- What should reactive-dog owners know?
- A handful of reviews flag aggressive dogs and overcrowding when the run gets tight, so quieter hours are the safer bet for a reactive dog.
- Does it work as a family-and-dog trip?
- Yes. Restrooms, a playground, baseball and softball fields, and ample parking make it a workable one-stop outing with kids and a dog along.
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