Dog Parks Located in Colorado Springs

Hello Spouses!

I have listed a few dog parks that are located in Colorado Springs. Dog parks are a great way to socialize your beloved pet. Dog parks provide exercise and promote responsible pet ownership. Additional dog park benefits include:

1) Promoting responsible dog ownership

2) Socialization and exercise for dogs (which leads to a healthier dog in both mind and body)

3) Bringing dogs and owners together in neutral territory, which can reduce fear and aggression in dogs.

4) And many more benefits!

Remember to never substitute dog parks for your dog’s daily walks. It is very important that your dog get an adequate amount of daily exercise.

I hope this list is helpful!

Jessica Lewis

2d Sops Key Spouse

Jesslewis2sopskeyspouse@live.com

Dog Parks in Colorado Springs

Bear Creek Park

Fenced- A short trail set aside from the rest of Bear Creek as an off leash dog park. A small area is also fenced off as a small dog's only area.

Location: 21^st Street. Go east on 21^st Street and drive up the large hill-at the light at the bottom, turn right into the parking lot.

Cheyenne Meadows Park (South Portion)

Fenced-This simple, no-frills off-leash park is loved by locals. The park is fully fenced and known for being clean and well maintained.

Location: Native grass area off Charmwood Drive and Canoe Creek Drive.

Garden of the Gods Dog Park

Unfenced- Location: Area east of the Rock Ledge Ranch and South of Gateway Road.

Rampart Dog Park

Fenced- Benches, trees, parking, disposal bags, water, and trashcans. Access for the disable is available. Hours: Daily 5am-11pm, May thru Oct. and 5am-9pm the rest of the year.

Location: 8270 Lexington Drive- at the intersection of Lexington and N. Union Blvd- go north on Lexington-then turn left into the park entrance.

Palmer Park Dog Park

**Note** Palmer park has the highest occurrences of dog fights-best time to visit is in the morning when there are fewer dogs. Fenced in softball field with a special entrance. Fenced, benches, parking, disposal bags, dog water fountain. Anywhere from 10-5- dogs running and playing together at one time.

Location: Academy and Maizeland- Go west on Maizeland 1 block and turn right into Palmer Park. Go one more block and the dog park is on the right.

Red Rock Canyon

Unfenced- Location: area southeast and up the hill from the parking lot. Be sure to bring water to drink and a baggy to clean up after your dog. Unfenced- the off leash area is southeast and up the hill from the parking lot

Peterson AFB Dog Park

Fenced- This dog park is located on Peterson AFB in the housing area.

Location: New base housing near the turn circle.

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