Dewey Park — Attraction in Omaha

Pretty nice park however the small dog section is a little less than busy... me and my chihuahua roo were there for over 2 hours today and the only other dogs that showed up were bigger dogs so we ended up leaving with no playtime sadly. Last time we were here the woman I spoke to told me that most people coordinate with one another on time through WhatsApp, but unless you know their names or info of some kind there's no way to find anyone.

Lightbulb: The park should have a QR code or something similar at the front of the gate that directs users to click on their link to send you directly to a channel or group or something like that where you can message the entire group so you know when to show up... It sure would simplify things!...

Dangerous landscaping for dogs. There are boulder fields and benches made of stone. I watched a dog leap off a stone bench and land in the boulder field. He let out a cry of pain that sent shivers up my spine. We thought he broke his leg. In fact, a dog could get a concussion, broken ribs or a broken leg if it ran into any of the stone features. Write to the Parks Department and ask them to remove the rocks. The landscaping is pretty for humans, but is a lawsuit waiting to happen for dogs who are chasing each other, not looking where they are running, and don't know the danger of jumping into a...

Pros: Nice, new dog park with a little shade & a water feature for the dogs. The entire park is exceptionally well maintained. The handball and tennis courts were resurfaced last year (I think), and there is a lot of field area for picnicking or family events!

Con: The dog area is very small and other owners tend to ignore their own dogs once inside the large side. I had to physically separate others' dogs that were actively aggressive towards my own, calling (unanswered) for...