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What to Know Before Visiting Dog Parks

City ordinances do apply in dog parks.

All dog parks are within the city limits of Boulder and city ordinances are enforced. Leash laws do apply to all areas as you approach or exit the dog parks, whether walking home or to your parked vehicle (think of your dog's safety and protection). Aggressive animals are prohibited and should not be brought to dog parks. In all areas, guardians are responsible for picking up and removing pet excrement. This is not only the law, but helps to keep dog parks clean, water sources uncontaminated, and your shoes free of unwanted smells! See Rules and Manners for more information.

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Dog Guardian Responsibility

It is your responsibility to respect other park patrons and their dogs. Some people may be training their dogs, some may be recovering from an injury, some may be young dogs unaccustomed to groups of dogs, etc. Regardless of fenced areas or not, you are expected to be attentive and be able to control your dogs' behavior. Dog parks not only allow social interactions between people and their pets, but also a place to train in order to safely use Voice and Sight areas in the city system. Whether it's on the trail or in the dog park, you are responsible for you and your dog's behavior.

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Dog Park Locations and Amenities

Foothills Community Dog Park

West of Broadway between Locust Avenue and Lee Hill Road

From Broadway, turn west on Violet, then right on 10th and left on Cherry St. The Dog Park is located at the north end of the park.

• Two acre fenced park
• Separate areas for both small and large dogs.
• Dogs can be off leash in the Dog Park and do not need to be voice and sight trained.
• Dogs must be on a leash in all other areas and adhere to Dog Park rules and regulations, which are also posted at the park.
• The park is free and open from dawn to dusk. Parking is available at the park.

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Valmont Dog Park

5275 Valmont Road on the north side

• Fenced area for both large and small dogs.
• Large area is about 3 acres.
• Small area is about .25 acres.
• It is a temporary dog park as Valmont City Park is still being developed.
• A water spigot is available seasonally.

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East Boulder Dog Park

5660 Sioux Drive (near East Boulder Community Center)

• Fenced area for both large and small dogs. There is a concrete barrier in the lake that some dogs are able to climb.
• Large area is about 2.5 acres.
• Small area is about .25 acres.
• There is limited water access to a small lake.

NOTE: Be careful as water quality can vary - guardians are reminded to pick up and remove pet excrement to assist with water quality issues.

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Howard Heuston Dog Park (Non-Fenced)

• Located on 34th Street, south of Iris Ave., east of 30th St.
• Voice and Sight Control area is designated by yellow poles.
• The remainder of the park is leash law.
• The size of the Voice and Sight area is approximately 1.25 acres.

For more information, contact the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department at (303) 413-7258.

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Last Updated on Friday, 23 October 2009 08:08