8th St Dog Park

linda tenbrook

I go when empty No obstacle course for dogs Several neighbors dogs have been bit there

Alex Rutledge

Simple, but near Eddys taproom and clear creek trail

Brian “Mo Z N” Braunagel

The park was great when it first opened and it was all sod (grass). However, there are so many dogs in the area that the City was unable to keep the grass alive with the heavy traffic. Eventually the City covered most of the dog park with fine gravel. There are dog waste bags at the entrance and water is available during the warmer months too. There is a nice pergola with a decent table with benches. The dogs seem to like the benches as they've gotten pretty chewed up over time. The City has planted numerous trees and there should be plenty of shade in coming years.

Teresa Dupuis

Dogs 4 months and older and immunized are listed on the rules posted to the gate, and highly reccomend going before sunset, when the chill sets in quick. The park is on the north side of 8th st. across the street from Golden Community Center, and the community gardens, and before the apartments on 8th street if you are driving from west to east. I've missed seeing the park a couple of times while driving in the past. It's a pretty large fenced in area with soft pebbled gravel across the ground, not muddy, nor easy to fall in. Good choice considering how dogs get dirty, then jump on us owners. Seems to let moisture wick away, so there wasn't slushy snow everywhere. I appreciate that there are communal dog bowls for water, there is a water fountain that is off for the winter. So bring water for your needs and there are a couple of toys out in the park for all, but may be wise to write on your own toys, avoid confusion. It was great for my dog to make friends with the other dogs and play unleashed! I've never seen my hyper 6 month old dog, a German Shep mix so CALM and peaceful til after playing so much! It was way over due for us to visit. I'd do 4 stars on being a basic, purpose serving dog park with a place for watering the dog and a pic-nic table in a fenced in area. Not an "extra bells and whistles" kind of park, but a simple get the job done play area. There is a structure for shade, but not a structure to block rain or snow. The other people being friendly and sense of community and respect for each other there make it a 5 star. Plus the pups are all adorable and really notice when you're carrying treats in your pocket, so you get to greet other adorable pups that are eager to sit and pay full attention to your treats! The park is so large you can easily throw a ball as far as you can and never make it out of the fenced area, but not large enough to lose your dog.