Greenway Off Leash Dog Park — Attraction in Denver

Absolutely love this park! My pup and I usually go twice a day - he’s always happy and worn out.

It’s important for humans to keep in mind it’s a DOG park. Normal dog behavior can be unsettling at first and sometimes it’s hard to gauge the line between having fun and being testy. Pay attention to your pup, if you’re concerned at all, withdraw to the other end of the park (it’s certainly big enough). Yes, sometimes dogs scuffle and humans have to intervene and yes, there are a rare few that could use a more “in-tune” human to realize their pup isn’t well suited to the park but on the whole - this park is a great place to spend an hour.

This is a community park and the regulars all put some time and energy into helping maintain the grounds and keeping it a fun place to be. Sure, there’s the occasional random poop that got missed but, again, the regulars try to keep their poop karma in good standing (miss a poo, pick up another one even if it’s not your dogs).

The regulars also help keep an eye on the pups...I’ve intervened a few times when pups I didn’t know were getting a little too excited. We keep an eye on our dogs and help keep an eye out for yours as well.

The park does have rules about children under 12 (with good reason), food in the park, and intact pups. Children under 12 are small enough to be frightened by, intimidated by and more prone to accidental injury - they have no place in a park where dogs as tall as the child (or dramatically outweighing the child are running free). Food needs to be kept out... you really want 5+ food motivated dogs pestering you? Intact pups... well hormones and pheromones are NEVER a good mix.

If you don’t want your pup to get rolled in the dirt, humped, nipped, barked at or if you can’t stand to see your fur baby with the occasional scab no dog park is going to be right for you. Dogs play rougher than most people imagine and it’s OK for the odd flesh wound to happen.

Your pup will tell you if they are having fun or if they want to go snuggle on the couch instead. It’s important to remember you are at the park for your dog - the dog park is not for humans (it’s in the name).

If you’re trying to socialize your dog (or have smaller dogs), try to come before 9AM (during the warmer months) or after 6PM. That’s when most of the well socialized regulars are at the park. Otherwise it’s the after work/weekend warriors that bring their pent up dogs to the park - high energy, more potential for conflict. You’re gonna have a bad time.

If you come to the park knowing it’s for your dog (not you), keeping in mind it’s a community park (we all pitch in - picking up poop and bringing water when the fountains are off), and keeping an eye on the pups - this park really...

Another commenter said that he was upset that people at this park spend more time with their pets than their children. Yes, that is true. But it doesn’t mean we ignore our children. They need exercise as much as the three dogs I “own” and love. (I mean who rescued who, amirite? Plus I would say while my dogs are my best friends and soulmates whom I couldn’t possibly “own,” and I of course do not “own” any of my children, I have SOLD several children (sometimes they ugly!) Look, I walk my children three times a day. We all take a chance to enjoy this park for playing fetch or just having a chance for them to wrestle with other children. Obviously I prefer to walk my dogs here, but if I leave the children alone in the house for too long they try to break out of their cages. Pro-Tip: some of the other kids around here are pretty big, so make sure you have a them in a strong harness with a strong leash. If they have learned to talk, please make sure that you discourage their use of swear-words and minimize their contact with park attendants, “helpful” strangers, or police officers park or attempts to persuade other — I have caught my oldest son MULTIPLE TIMES in the middle of pleading to some rando that he dial 911 so that he can “be freed.” His muzzle garbles his words pretty effectively and he usually lays down quietly after a few shocks from the stun collar. It is a HUGE ANNOYANCE though because it means I have to calm the strange down and convince him to come with me back to the compound so that I can show him why I am “not a sadistic lunatic,” then I have to find my bat or a crowbar, clean up the mess on the floor, and dump the body somewhere out by Limon. At least when my dogs talk only I can hear...

This park is pretty nice, yes it is mostly sand, and yes my puppy gets really REALLY dirty most days I take her there (there seems to be a few ditches where water collects, and she makes a beeline for them), but she loves it. During the week, there seems to be a somewhat regular crowd. I haven't had a problem with any aggressive dogs or owners, but I tend to keep a close eye on mine. On weekends, it can be more crowded, but that's to be expected. There's always at least one person who just isn't paying attention (it happened yesterday), but I figure my dog's well-being is my responsibility, and I don't depend on others to look out for her,--although last week, puppy managed to jump and twist and land funny on her leg and a woman that was closer to her got down on the ground and made sure she was alright as I was running over, which I really appreciated! There seems to be at least one other puppy there whenever I go, so mine finds a friend every day :)

I would recommend bringing some water with you, they have a fountain but it can be hard to fill up bowls and bottles because the water pressure isn't great. And I always keep a towel in my car, that's probably a good idea if you're finicky about your...