Dutchman Dog Park — Attraction in Apache Junction

*I wanted to update. It's been almost a year since I left this review and I did start going back. I know that sounds weird, but its the closest park for us and since it was a while we wanted to give this place another chance. For a good while we had a great experience there and did not have any issues with aggressive dogs. And then it finally happened and my dog did get bit and had 2 huge gashes and a scratch from it. I wanted to update here just to let anyone know and make owners aware. After this experience, we will not be taking our dog to any dog park again. Which sucks. We've never had an experience at any other park (and we have been to many dog parks as we travel a lot) but it just takes one aggressive dog to cause harm and I never want to risk my dogs safety like that again. I want to say again that my dog is the sweetest. He is not aggressive at all. The only thing he does to have ever prompted any aggression from another dog is go up to them and sniff them. And at a dog park he should be allowed to do that. He doesnt even instigate play. He's cautious around the other dogs and lets them prompt any play first. I wanted to add that just so it is known that my dog is not a problem. And I, as an owner, watch him very carefully the whole time. Unfortunately, if a dog isn't trained well or has any issues with resource guarding, I've noticed that they can switch in a split second. I promise that I am not trying to slander this park or say it is the fault of this place. This park is so nice and well maintained. There are some great owners and so many great dogs that come here. But there's still an issue with people bringing aggressive dogs. All I want is to make people aware and hope that with that awareness it won't happen again or the situation can be stopped before any dog gets hurt. With that, I hope your dog has a great time here and like I said the park itself is great. Just be cautious and watch over your dogs extra carefully.

Too many aggressive dogs here. The park itself is well maintained and very nice. There are 3 different sides to the park for friendly dogs, timid dogs, and an area that looks like you can reserve. I hate leaving a one star review, but both times we've been here our dog (who is super sweet and friendly) has been held down and almost attacked by other aggressive dogs. Their owners do next to nothing to get their dogs out of the situation. And both times, they did this to other dogs too. They'd say they would leave and didn't so we had to leave both times to keep our dog safe. I just wanted to write this to warn other owners and to implore dog owners with questionable and aggressive dogs to please stop taking their dogs in spaces like this. They need proper training first, just like we had to...

The park itself is very nice, slightly prone to flooding after rainy days but they tend to keep the grass nice and green, I've been going here for a few months now, usually on the same day and around the same time so there's a good group of dogs my pup plays with that are nice and friendly! The only reason I am giving this a 3 star is the fact that some folks do bring untrained dogs that you need to watch and keep an eye on them. Today was different and I seen alot of new pups so I was on my toes and watch every dog closely, all the dogs were great until one showed up, an older gentleman with a black and white Boston terrier, who from the get go was going after other dogs but all the dogs just ignored it and dealt with him well, that was until it went after 2 puppies (around 4-6 months)that were sitting in their owners lap! This was the first dog attack I've seen there personally but it was scary, My dog had never seen a dog attack and it even scared him for a good 15mins! So please, please, please KNOW YOUR DOG AND WHEN TO DISCIPLINE THEM! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! Both the puppy owners and the Boston owner left and things settled down after, but just keep in mind, not all dogs here may be trained or "friendly". Know your dog, be safe, and always watch your dogs with...

BEWARE: TAKING YOUR DOG HERE PUTS YOUR DOG AT MAJOR RISK! TOO MANY IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS THAT DON'T WATCH THEIR DOGS! BAD BEHAVIOR DOGS DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENT OWNERS! One out of the 3 parks is always closed. Some dog owners ignore their dogs' bad behavior. My dog has been nipped @ & a few other things have happened as well. We just leave & find it's better if we walk other parks or come late at night when no one is at this park. It was a great idea, it wasn't planned out very well though, they should have found a different location instead of cramming a dog park into such a small space. More space for multiple activities & dogs would...