University Park Dog Park — Attraction in Sacramento

It is mostly a clean dog park with separate sections for small vs large dogs. However, there is NO grass as shown in Google maps; residents informed me the city removed it. That's a big thumbs down 👎 as the last think I want to do is give my large hairy dog a bath after visiting an all dirt park. They do have 3 water fountains (yes, please and thank you) but the city isn't keeping them clean; the adult and kids fountain are filled with dirt. The fountain for the dogs is much cleaner. The pooches and their owners are awesome. I've only gone a few times and so far there have been well behaved dogs with owners who are...

This is a small dog park, split into small and large dog areas. The ground is covered entirely in crushed granite, so expect excessive dust when it’s dry or muddy paws and lots of sand if it’s wet. Across the street is a large human park and there’s also easy river access. I like this place because there’s a good variety of dog breeds. The dogs and their owners are generally friendly and well socialized. My dog always has fun here and I enjoy it too. It fluctuates from empty to busy quickly so if it’s not vibe, go back in an hour and...

This is one of my favorite dog parks in Sacramento. The entire area is divided in two, allowing smaller breeds to segregate from larger ones. Both sides have sections of dirt and sections of grass, so there's something for even the pickiest pooch. Benches on both sides of the fence add a nice touch. Dog-friendly water fountains are available, and there's a nice park for the kids directly across the street. The only comparable dog park I have found locally is Truitt Bark Park,but the dirt is unforgiving for...