Rotary Park — Attraction in Ellensburg

Ellensburg has a very strong regard for Dog ownership. What was once just a few baseball diamonds with open fields around and some dirt parking lots is now a full fledged park. Lots o trails , a two-sized off- leash dog park complete with watering fountains on each side for dogs and humans alike and double gated entry,so your dog won't slip away. There is a sani-can next to the dog park. There's also a children's playground, which is within the park but about a block away which Is also where the official toilets are located , much nearer to the enclosed sports arenas that have bleachers. The best part is the trail that leads to the access underpass that goes beneath the I-90 freeway, over to the Irene Rhinehart/ Carrie Lake- Park. This is a lovely, densly wooded park, which also has yet another!-(on the far side) lake-front, off-leash- dog park, several picnic areas, beach access, volleyball netpoles, and a 3 mile total circular path around said lake, that can also be accessed from the parking lot just where Umptaneum Rd. Crosses the Yakima river. The Yakima River runs alongside the south side of this park, in addition to the figure eight...

Very disappointed in our 2nd experience at the dog park today due to very poor pet owners with very agressive dogs who did not control their pets attacking mine upon entering the park. Disgusted by the woman with the long dark jacket with brown hair who was kicking and hitting her white pitbull with the pink collar (You know who you are the one who laughed when her dog attacked mine) you should be ashamed and not own a pet. This display of blatant disregard for others and their pets who follow rules and whose pets are sweet, well behaved and controlled next time i will not be so controlled in my response to you or your pet attacking mine. This attack has caused a fear issue with our pet now. Thanks you rude and ignorant pet owners. As a tax payer in Kittatas county i can assure next time I'll contact animal...

I've been bringing my dog here everyday for the last week or so. The people I've encountered during our visit have been friendly and easy to have conversation with. There is a lot of space for dogs to run their energy out, and the area is divided with 2 dog runs so smaller/timid dogs can be separated. The reason I'm giving 3 out of 5 stars is because the ground is just dirt that easily becomes a giant mud pit with any rain (which happens frequently here) which causes very dirty dogs/cars/clothes. It'd be nice if their was artifical turf installed. Also (understandable in case of freezing weather) the water fountains used to keep the dogs hydrated are...