FIDO's Backyard — Attraction in Fairmont

This place is great, it's really awesome that I have a local place that allows me and my dog to have a great time, but I just can't get behind the location and the quality of the park. Located very deep and far into East Marion Park down a single unmarked lane that is very windy and full of blind turns sits a dog park with only 3 parking spaces. There is additional parking about 100 yards away at the basketball count. At this dog park that sits on a hillside there is plenty of wide open space for your pet to run and have fun, lots of benchs for people to sit and a small gated area for small dogs. All and all this dog park is pretty good but the drive to the location and the hillside that the dog park sits on just throws...

I’m visiting Fairmont for the week & needed a place to bring my active corgi to burn off energy & found FIDO’s backyard in google maps. HOWEVER, just like previous reviewers, it’s tricky to get there. I requested change location on google maps & hopefully, the pics with notes/instructions will help.

We got there at around 9:30 am on a Monday. It was just us. No other dog or people. The place is clean, sufficient trash bins/poopy bags in place, weeds were a little overgrown (probably from the recent rains). Only gave 4-stars because I personally don’t feel comfortable in its remote location. I’m sure other people like that.

Otherwise, I highly...

I didn't even know this dog park was even at the park. It's a great dog park to take your fur babies too. You have to go all the way around to the back of the park area, behind the baseball field to get to it,but it's worth it for your fuzzy fur babies. It has a lot of space for them to play around. Also there are 3 different sections, for larger or smaller dogs. They will enjoy running around without a leash. There are even some toys for them to play with while you're here. Lastly there is a doggy water fountain and bowl for some water...