Willow Creek Dog Park
Swim pond on one side, dry run on the other
About this park
A Park City standout with a real swim pond on one side and a dry grass run on the other, separated so non-water dogs don't have to deal with the pond crew. Reviewers describe dock-diving sessions, easy swimming for confident dogs, and a thoughtful split that lets pups dry off before the car ride home. The broader Willow Creek Park around it adds tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, and a kids' playground.
Amenities
Willow Creek Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers love the swim pond and the dock-diving option, plus the thoughtful dry-side run for dogs that want to skip the water. The surrounding Park City park rounds it out as a multi-stop afternoon.
A Park City crowd that runs the pond hard on summer weekends, with a more casual weekday-locals rhythm the rest of the year.
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Before you go
The pond closes seasonally when ducklings nest there, so call ahead in early summer if swimming is the whole reason for the trip. The pond shore can get steep and slippery, so help small dogs back out.
Frequently asked
- Can dogs swim at Willow Creek?
- Yes. One side has a real swim pond where dock-diving and easy swimming are common for confident dogs.
- Is there a spot for dogs that skip the water?
- Yes, a dry grass run sits on the other side, separated so non-water dogs do not have to deal with the pond crew and can dry off before the ride home.
- Is the pond ever closed?
- It closes seasonally when ducklings nest there, around midsummer. Call ahead in early summer if swimming is the whole reason for the trip.
- Are there hazards at the pond?
- The shore can get steep and slippery, so be ready to help small dogs climb back out.
- Is the dog park fenced?
- Yes, it is a fenced off-leash park, with an obstacle course on site and the broader Willow Creek Park nearby for tennis, basketball, and a playground.
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