Trail Winds Park — Attraction in Thornton

I live close to only two dog parks. This one and the one off of 104th and Irma. I prefer this one because I like how there is a section for small dogs, not just one big area. I have a mini dachshund and she's pretty little to be running around with the big dogs. I'm very paranoid that she'll be attacked and probably killed by a larger dog so I stick with the small dog area. The only thing about the small dog section is there is NEVER any small dogs for her to meet so it's usually just me and her. It's also not as well accommodated as the big dog section is. Small dogs are dogs too and the people here seem to always give me shtick for bringing her to the park. "THAT'S a dog?? WHAT IS THAT?? I thought it was a rat!" The people I've run into here are kind of hoity-toity but it's no big deal. I'm not there for them lol. I take her so she can explore and get out of the house for bit and see something new and have her meet the occasional dog, if there ever is one in the small dog area. I've taken her to the big dog section however, when there are just medium sized dogs. They all seem to want to bother her and dominate her, which isn't very fun for her and she ends up nipping at them in annoyance. There aren't very many dog parks that have separate sections according to size so it's discouraging that small dog owners aren't utilizing this facility. I wish they could market and advertise it somehow to get some more people here. Dog parks for small dogs can be dangerous but you just need to keep a very close eye on your dog and be aware of the dogs around you. Also, the water hose in the big dog area is DISGUSTING. I never let my dog drink from it. I bring my own water. I don't think it's cleaned that often. And for some reason someone brought in a baby pool that is always full of gross, green water. Other than the lack of small dogs, hoity-toity's that make fun of my dog, and the nasty water hose, it is a very nice dog park and I really like the location. Come...

Edited 3/2014: Water area now has drains under each spigot so there should not be as much standing water. Still muddy during and right after a rain/snow event. Otherwise a decent park with a lot of friendly people and dogs.

Overall not bad and the people are friendly here. Fresh water available from a spigot and 2 plastic water buckets are provided but the area near the pump can get muddy. Walking track oval 1/8 mile lap. Avoid after a rain or snow melt or your dog will get muddy. Bags provided for pet waste disposal and a smaller area for timid dogs too! Always some toys left behind for others to play with including...

To start off with, if 0 stars was an option that what this review would be getting. Not only where the soccer fields in bad condition, they didn’t provide big enough fields for high school level players. Second, the reffing was the worst I have even seen in my life, fouls weren’t being called and neither were offsides. And to add, the lack of reffing skills and common sense put our players in danger to the point that parents had to interfere on the field because a player couldn’t breathe when the referee was fully aware and not calling the play off....