Northern Tail Dog Park

Susan Geci

Lovely park for big and small dogs.

Alex Shapardanis

This park is a great place except for two things: 1) No water pump or fountain, and 2) It closes in the winter. …

Alex Shapardanis

This park is a great place except for two things: 1) No water pump or fountain, and 2) It closes in the winter. Why does it have to close in the winter? Some dogs LOVE playing in the snow, especially huskies, etc. but they find themselves in a state where snow only happens for a few months a year.They would LOVE to play here in the winter! (my animal companions don't have thick coats, but still...) Every other dog park I have been to have fountains or water pumps (well water) and the WATER park (repeat: water. park.) is so close to the dog park, you would think there would be an easy way to get city water to the dog park. The pups are always thirsty and we "owners" can't seem to bring enough H2O! I know this park is relatively new and I applaud the city council for creating it in the first place. I have noticed over the months that new sections have been added for smaller animal companions, which is a good idea. I also think that funding the beautiful dog park, where families, including non-human members of the family, can safely exercise and enjoy the outdoors during COVID, soak up vitamin D, and be a part of the community is a MUCH BETTER WAY TO SPEND OUR TAX DOLLARS than a deer cull - killing deer not because they cause accidents or harm any other life, but because they eat the flower beds of the wealthiest in the city. It is a shame that would even be considered over something like a beneficial community project like this one. Thank you!

Sara Wells

My dogs love playing here. However, it does not tell you online that they are closed for winter. Instead there's just a signal that greets you at the gate telling you so. The online hours need to be updated for the people for drive more than just a few minutes to that park.