Is there an off-leash area?

No. Patrick Smith is a leashed neighborhood park, and the draw for dog owners is the creekside path rather than a fenced run.

Giant old trees ring the grass field, and the creekside stretch stays cooler than the open lawn.

None that visitors can find. Several reviewers mention looking and coming up empty.

Does it work as the start of a longer walk?

Yes. A path leads from the field to where Upper Canyon Road meets Canyon Road, and downtown is roughly a thirty-minute walk from the grass.

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Patrick Smith Park

Creekside grass field at the foot of Canyon Road

2.5 · Our score

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About this park

Patrick Smith sits where the Santa Fe River Park meets Canyon Road, with a broad grass field, a stream running alongside, and giant old trees for shade. It's a leashed, dog-friendly neighborhood park rather than a dedicated off-leash spot. The draw is the creekside walk and the trailhead for strolling through the gallery district.

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The highlights

The creek is what visitors talk about at Patrick Smith Park: running water beside the path, and wild pea flowers along the bank in summer. It is also the usual launching point for a walk down Canyon Road through the gallery district.

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Before you go

No public restrooms on site, and parking is limited neighborhood street parking, so plan an early visit if you're coming from downtown. Leashes are required.

Frequently asked

Is there an off-leash area?: No. Patrick Smith is a leashed neighborhood park, and the draw for dog owners is the creekside path rather than a fenced run.
Is there shade?: Giant old trees ring the grass field, and the creekside stretch stays cooler than the open lawn.
Are there restrooms?: None that visitors can find. Several reviewers mention looking and coming up empty.
Does it work as the start of a longer walk?: Yes. A path leads from the field to where Upper Canyon Road meets Canyon Road, and downtown is roughly a thirty-minute walk from the grass.