If you’re a dog owner that lives in or is visiting Denver with your dog, you’ll be happy to know that the city of Denver owns and operates 12 dog parks. All of these places are free to visit but require your dog to be fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered unless they’ve obtained an intact permit from the city. While you might have to pay a little to visit, some of the privately owned places have a few more perks than the freebies, including the Belleview Station Dog Park that’s located beside a dog-friendly beer garden or the 100+ acre Cherry Creek Off Leash Area in nearby Aurora. Here are the top 10 places you and your dog won’t want to miss next time you’re in the Mile High City.
The 10 Amazing Off-Leash Dog Parks in Denver, CO
- Greenway Off-Leash Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2002 Spruce St, Denver, CO 8023
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Sandy area with benches and shade
Water fountain available during the summer
Large space for all dogs to run
Also known as Stapleton Dog Park
- Kennedy Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 9700 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Separate play areas for large and small dogs
Small pavilion provides shade
No water available
Dirt field with little to no grass
Benches throughout
- Berkeley Lake Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1758 Sheridan Blvd., Denver CO, 80212
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Separate play area just for dogs under 25 pounds
Located beside the fairgrounds of Berkeley Lake Park
Sandy gravel field with rocks to climb
No water fountains available, so bring your own bowl
- Lowry Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Yosemite Way & E 4th Pl, Denver, CO 80230
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Spacious dirt field near Lowry Air Force Base
Separate sections for large and small dogs
Features an obstacle and agility course
On-leash trail areas located outside the fence
- Belleview Station Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 4825 S Newport St, Denver, CO 80237
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Privately owned spacious play area for all dogs
Rustic picnic tables provided
Parked bus for dogs to climb inside and on top of
Hip community hangout with beer garden next door
Complimentary water and dog treats provided at the beer garden
- Fuller Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2801 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Fully enclosed dirt field
Separate areas for large and small dogs
No water available
- Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)
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🗺️ Address: 📍 S Entrance Rd, Aurora, CO 80015
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
💲 Cost: $13 day use fee or annual pass
107 acres of natural land for your pup to roam
Located in Cherry Creek State Park
Includes access to Cherry Creek
Poop bags not provided
2.1-mile perimeter walking trail
Price not listed for annual pass
- Carla Madison Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2405 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Clean, small dog park
Fenced in gravel enclosure
Water fountains don’t work
- Railyard Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2005 19th St, Denver, CO 80202
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
The only dog park operated by the City of Denver that’s open after dark
Well-lit
Water fountains only operational during summer
Features a low-energy play area that’s typically intended for small dogs
Dirt field with no grass or gravel
- Green Valley Ranch East Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 4455 Jebel St, Denver, CO 80249
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Park costs $3 to enter for non-residents
Small dog park
Sandy field with benches
Water fountain doesn’t always work
Conclusion As you can see, there’s no shortage of dog parks nearby. However, rules and fees vary so be sure to check the listing and give them a call before you go. Unless otherwise noted, most of the dog parks we’ve reviewed are owned and operated by the City of Denver. You can contact the Denver Park and Recreation Department for more information at (720) 913-1311.
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If you’re a dog owner that lives in or is visiting Denver with your dog, you’ll be happy to know that the city of Denver owns and operates 12 dog parks. All of these places are free to visit but require your dog to be fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered unless they’ve obtained an intact permit from the city. While you might have to pay a little to visit, some of the privately owned places have a few more perks than the freebies, including the Belleview Station Dog Park that’s located beside a dog-friendly beer garden or the 100+ acre Cherry Creek Off Leash Area in nearby Aurora. Here are the top 10 places you and your dog won’t want to miss next time you’re in the Mile High City.
The 10 Amazing Off-Leash Dog Parks in Denver, CO
1. Greenway Off-Leash Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2002 Spruce St, Denver, CO 8023
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Sandy area with benches and shade
Water fountain available during the summer
Large space for all dogs to run
Also known as Stapleton Dog Park
2. Kennedy Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 9700 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Separate play areas for large and small dogs
Small pavilion provides shade
No water available
Dirt field with little to no grass
Benches throughout
3. Berkeley Lake Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1758 Sheridan Blvd., Denver CO, 80212
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Separate play area just for dogs under 25 pounds
Located beside the fairgrounds of Berkeley Lake Park
Sandy gravel field with rocks to climb
No water fountains available, so bring your own bowl
4. Lowry Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Yosemite Way & E 4th Pl, Denver, CO 80230
🕐 Open Times: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Spacious dirt field near Lowry Air Force Base
Separate sections for large and small dogs
Features an obstacle and agility course
On-leash trail areas located outside the fence
5. Belleview Station Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 4825 S Newport St, Denver, CO 80237
🕐 Open Times: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Privately owned spacious play area for all dogs
Rustic picnic tables provided
Parked bus for dogs to climb inside and on top of
Hip community hangout with beer garden next door
Complimentary water and dog treats provided at the beer garden
6. Fuller Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2801 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
Fully enclosed dirt field
Separate areas for large and small dogs
No water available
7. Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)
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🗺️ Address: 📍 S Entrance Rd, Aurora, CO 80015
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
💲 Cost: $13 day use fee or annual pass
107 acres of natural land for your pup to roam
Located in Cherry Creek State Park
Includes access to Cherry Creek
Poop bags not provided
2.1-mile perimeter walking trail
Price not listed for annual pass
8. Carla Madison Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2405 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
Clean, small dog park
Fenced in gravel enclosure
Water fountains don’t work
9. Railyard Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2005 19th St, Denver, CO 80202
🕐 Open Times: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
The only dog park operated by the City of Denver that’s open after dark
Well-lit
Water fountains only operational during summer
Features a low-energy play area that’s typically intended for small dogs
Dirt field with no grass or gravel
10. Green Valley Ranch East Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 4455 Jebel St, Denver, CO 80249
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Park costs $3 to enter for non-residents
Small dog park
Sandy field with benches
Water fountain doesn’t always work
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- Sandy area with benches and shade
- Water fountain available during the summer
- Large space for all dogs to run
- Also known as Stapleton Dog Park
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- Separate play areas for large and small dogs
- Small pavilion provides shade
- No water available
- Dirt field with little to no grass
- Benches throughout
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- Separate play area just for dogs under 25 pounds
- Located beside the fairgrounds of Berkeley Lake Park
- Sandy gravel field with rocks to climb
- No water fountains available, so bring your own bowl
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- Spacious dirt field near Lowry Air Force Base
- Separate sections for large and small dogs
- Features an obstacle and agility course
- On-leash trail areas located outside the fence
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- Privately owned spacious play area for all dogs
- Rustic picnic tables provided
- Parked bus for dogs to climb inside and on top of
- Hip community hangout with beer garden next door
- Complimentary water and dog treats provided at the beer garden
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- Fully enclosed dirt field
- Separate areas for large and small dogs
- No water available
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- 107 acres of natural land for your pup to roam
- Located in Cherry Creek State Park
- Includes access to Cherry Creek
- Poop bags not provided
- 2.1-mile perimeter walking trail
- Price not listed for annual pass
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- Clean, small dog park
- Fenced in gravel enclosure
- Water fountains don’t work
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- The only dog park operated by the City of Denver that’s open after dark
- Well-lit
- Water fountains only operational during summer
- Features a low-energy play area that’s typically intended for small dogs
- Dirt field with no grass or gravel
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- Small dog park
- Sandy field with benches
- Water fountain doesn’t always work
Conclusion
As you can see, there’s no shortage of dog parks nearby. However, rules and fees vary so be sure to check the listing and give them a call before you go. Unless otherwise noted, most of the dog parks we’ve reviewed are owned and operated by the City of Denver. You can contact the Denver Park and Recreation Department for more information at (720) 913-1311.
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