Are there separate areas by size?

There are two enclosures, but both take any size dog. Regulars move to the second one when the main pen gets rowdy.

Shredded wood chips throughout. Softer than bare dirt, though one reviewer notes the chips blow around on windy days and get into eyes.

Barely. A couple of trees and a partial shade structure cover a few benches, and reviewers describe stretches of the day with none at all, which makes summer afternoons rough.

Is there drinking water?

Not dependably. The bowls are chained down and the chain hole drains them, so a Ward Canyon visit goes better with water carried in.

Is it accessible for a wheelchair or stroller?

Not easily. Wood chips cover the entire enclosure with no paved path, which one reviewer flagged specifically.

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Ward Canyon Dog Park

Two mulch-floored enclosures in North Park, roomy but shade-thin

3 · Our score

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Fenced Off-leash Parking

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About this park

Ward Canyon Dog Park holds two sectioned off-leash enclosures on the edge of North Park, both surfaced in shredded wood chips and both open to any size dog. Big enough for a real run but thin on shade and seating, and the perimeter fences are low enough that athletic large dogs might test them.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Parking Benches

Ward Canyon Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers appreciate the soft shredded-mulch surface (versus bare dirt) and the generous size of both enclosures, which makes Ward Canyon a regular spot for puppy playgroups and casual socialization. Owners are friendly and good about cleaning up.

The community

A quiet North Park neighborhood crowd uses it for low-key socialization and puppy meetups, with Sunday late mornings cited as a calm, well-behaved scene. Visitors consistently describe other owners as kind and respectful, and the second enclosure gives a release valve when the main pen gets rowdy.

Best for

Small dogs Social dogs Puppies

Before you go

Bring your own water, as the chained bowls drain out fast through the chain hole. Shade is minimal, so skip afternoon visits in summer. Keep an eye on any jumpers; the fences are on the short side.

Frequently asked

Are there separate areas by size?: There are two enclosures, but both take any size dog. Regulars move to the second one when the main pen gets rowdy.
What is the surface?: Shredded wood chips throughout. Softer than bare dirt, though one reviewer notes the chips blow around on windy days and get into eyes.
Is there shade?: Barely. A couple of trees and a partial shade structure cover a few benches, and reviewers describe stretches of the day with none at all, which makes summer afternoons rough.
Is there drinking water?: Not dependably. The bowls are chained down and the chain hole drains them, so a Ward Canyon visit goes better with water carried in.
Is it accessible for a wheelchair or stroller?: Not easily. Wood chips cover the entire enclosure with no paved path, which one reviewer flagged specifically.