Berkeley Dog Park — Attraction in Denver

The dog park itself is ok... lots of tiny rocks make it hard for dogs to walk/run on, especially the smaller pups. There’s one small shaded area... maybe a bench or 2 to sit on, and a few water bowls.

As usual, with most if not all dog parks, it’s the people/dog owners that ruin it. My dog was attacked yesterday by a dog who is a repeat offender, or so I was told after my dog got attacked by that dog. And guess who left the park? The good dog that got attacked, and the bad dog stayed to keep “playing”. The owner apologized but apparently she doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal if it keeps happening and the fact that she decided to stay after the incident. I’ve had multiple “bad” dogs in my lifetime, and guess what? I knew NOT to take them to a dog park. Genius. People don’t seem to realize that their dog just might mess with the wrong dog one day, and then their dog is the one being rushed to the vet.

And please, for the love of dogs, stop bringing in small kids to the dog park. It clearly states “12 years and older”. I’ve been twice where there’s been multiple toddlers running around (yes, toddlers), throwing rocks, getting knocked down by dogs, throwing toys, running and getting chased by dogs and then crying causing more and more interest from all the dogs... none of this a good idea for anyone involved. The ENTIRE park is essentially a kid park with a beautiful lake, nice playground, and a walking trail... let the dog park...

We went there with my three months old dog for the first time. That place seems safe and well fenced. There is one small fenced area is for "low energy" which are for small ( and puppies) and older dogs. The large fenced area is for "high energy" for large dogs or well active dogs. If you are first-time owner, I highly recommend to use small fenced area with no dogs inside for your dog first to allow it get settled down then go in large fenced area. My dog seems able to getting adjusted with other dogs pretty quickly even at three months old. The areas have gravel/stones, no grass though and there have few bowls, tennis balls and toys around. I highly recommend to bring your own toys because public bowls or toys are so dirty.. You will need to bring your own clean water in a jug and dog's bowl, don't forget the dog bags. No trash can or water fountain inside the fenced areas but at the park. I put only four stars because if there were any grass at all I would add one more star. Good people and friendly dogs thou..If you go...

I think the other reviews are outdated. It's all fenced in with secure permanent fence and is filled with stones. Nice benches throughout, a few trees, some big rocks to sit or play on, it's a nice park overall.

There's a small separate park for dogs that you don't want to put with the general population.

Owners and dogs are overall friendly. We've been there a handful of times and have only seen a bit of a wild dog once and the owner was pretty good at reeling the dog in, so no big deal.

You hear ridiculous stories about dog parks being dangerous, but I really think it has a lot to do with the person's perspective in life and with dogs.

Plenty of parking, only real complaint is that the water fountains are outside the park, so refilling the bowl requires filling a smaller plastic container then walking back and pouring into the dog bowl, a bit of a baffling design flaw (put the fountain inside...