Awesome park with a cool trail that goes around it it's a good sized park with picnic areas and a playground we just came here to relax by the lake for a bit as it wasn't anything too crazy but if I lived in the area I'd definitely be here a lot more because it's just got the park vibe going strong! read more

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Berkeley Park is always been one of my favorites. It's always kept clean. I've never encountered any problems there most everybody seems to get along with each other. Even the bathrooms are clean, which is a big thing for me. I will continue to enjoy a Berkeley Park and I hope you will also five stars for Berkeley Park. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time...... read more

This review is for the dog park area. It's a solid size, but almost no areas for shade in sunny days (pictured one of two). It's also all gravel and the time we were there (visiting from out of town) there was only one other dog there. Overall it's ok, a nice view of the lake to one side and interstate traffic to the other. The park surrounding the dog park is very nice to walk though. read more

Berkeley Park - Dog park - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Enormous park with a lake and large playground. I had a picnic potluck on Easter and it was great. Lots of grass space and also parking spots around street side. read more

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Good neighborly park with area for dogs, Smiley library, recreation center with outside pool. Across the street from Lakeside Amusement Park- Good walking paths and safe- read more

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This review is for the dog park. I have a small dog so I am always looking for parks that separate dogs based on size. But that doesn't seem to be the way Denver/Colorado does it. They have low energy and high energy sides. OK, I took my dog to the low energy side and it was mostly dogs under 35-49 pounds. My dog has been attacked in mixed size dog parks before so he is reactive whenever big dogs come near. One person with a larger dog actually asked if it would be OK to come in because her dog is shy, which I thought was very considerate. They came in and it wasn't a problem. On Saturday it was great- good weather and about 6 other smaller dogs came through during the hour I was there. On Sunday though we were alone for an hour, which is OK because my boy will play fetch and explore on his own, but it's more fun for both of us if there's another dog or two. The low energy side is much smaller than the high energy side, which is fine for us. There were lots of big dogs on the other side and I only saw one quick skirmish. I also don't love that dog parks here are dirt or sand, but since there's no other options, I will just deal with it. My boy needed his paws washed when we left even though the ground was dry- he would have been a total mess if it were wet. There wasn't any more poop here than any other dog park, but it was annoying that there wasn't a trash can in the fenced area. And it seems like poop bags aren't provided by the park but people leave extras in the dispensers. Also, BYO Water but there are bowls. Parking is easy in the lot or on the street. Overall, not bad. We had a good time. read more

Berkeley Park - Dex in shadow alone on the low energy side - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Well kept park and I only utilize a fraction of it. We take our dog here weekly. It's a great path around the lake and there's the best off leash dog park in the area at the end. Great exercise for us and our dog has a blast. I've seen big fish jump but never heard of anyone actually catching one. Thus, I don't fish here. read more

Berkeley Park - Off leash dog park! - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

ALWAYS walk the dogs here. A loop around the lake it a little over a mile. Nearby dog park is a plus. Loads of parking all long 46th. 70 parallels the park on the other side. Bathrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and lots of grass/shade. Always see fellow dog walkers, runners, walkers, and the occasional cyclist. Mile loop seems a little short for bike riding so maybe check out Sloan's Lake down Sheridan a ways. Kids play area with structures for toddlers as well as larger grade school kids. Plenty of water access for fishers including a dock you can cast off. I've even seen a handful of kayakers fishing from time to time. Rec center is the main attraction of this park. Includes a gym and indoor and outdoor pool. Occasional fitness classes through the city. Lakeside Amusement Park adjacent. You've seen this place! Stop and give it a walk around. read more

Berkeley boasts an easy, well maintained loop around the lake - probably a mile - as well as a nice playground for the kids, plenty of grilling and picnic areas, fishing, and nice spaces for larger gatherings. It is close to 70, but we barely noticed as we did our laps. If you're into waterfowl, they also have a couple signs up to help guide you as you birdwatch. Another great park in Denver! read more

I came upon this park just by happenstance one day one my bike ride and was amazed by the sheer size of the place. A huge park with a gigantic lake right off to one side. The whole lake has a path encompassing its perimeter for one to walk or bike around with ease. there were also outcroppings for fishing. The park also many other trails that lead to other areas for your weekend picnics. The one thing that can be rather disturbing at this park is that on one side is Lakeside Amusement Park and Interstate 70 on the other, both can be very loud and noisy. Overall not a bad park, very clean and maintained. read more

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While in the area My husband and I had a small cookout while we were enjoying there scenery this park provides. Such nice water views. Even walking trails! There were a lot of people at the park but totally social distancing which was a relief. read more

12 months later and it is 4 stars. Super new dog park. Two separate ares: one for "high activity" dogs and one for "calm dogs". There are never any dogs in the calm area. Duh! A superb berm on the north side that bounces the I-70 noise into outer space. It also blocks I-70 from your view as you walk around the "lake" on the smooth concrete path. Lots of new vegetation on the berm and down into the lake. This is a huge improvement and a great example of "my tax dollars at work". Soon, there will be fish. read more

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This is a pretty decent dog park for the most part. It of a fair size and has some variety. The people and dogs at the park on a recent Saturday seemed rather nice. Some negatives would include the distance from parking to the dog park entrance, a decided lack of bags (all of the dispensers were empty), and the rocks (pea/crushed gravel). I suppose the rocks serve a purpose (you don't have to water them, they withstand high traffic, and perhaps they are easier to clean). I am not a fan of them however. Most of the dogs did not seem to mind, but it made for a less than pleasant walking experience for humans, and some dogs. As for the rest of the park, it had some nice grassy areas, play areas, picnic tables, the obligatory worthless geese, and some park workers who seemed hard at work emptying trash and leaf-blowing the sidewalks. read more

Not amazing, but gets the job done. As others said, there are no benches. That doesn't bother me, since I like to trail after my little one to make sure he's behaving. Lots of space, lots of dogs. There is some grass at the edges but in the center it's just dirt. There is the amusement park on one side and the freeway quite close to the other, but there's also a big lake. Overall it's very pleasant even with the road noise. I have been very disappointed by people bringing kids in, a woman brought in four small children, all looking to be age 5 or under. The rules sign clearly states children under 12 are not allowed, and it was no fun to see them start screaming when a big dog came their way to take a sniff. This happens all the time and it bugs me. I also saw a girl a little older, maybe 7, carrying around a tiny purse dog. She kept getting jumped on. Please don't bring little kids! There are plastic bag dispensers, but it's a leave-a-bag-take-a-bag situation, like those penny dishes at the 7-11. Bring bags, though. And use them! I see too many people not cleaning up after their pooches, and it makes me seethe! I have to disagree with the review that says there's no interaction between people or between dogs. I have had a lot of nice chats with fellow dog owners, and my dog always has gotten plenty of interaction with other dogs. Further, there's no problem bringing small dogs. Big dogs can play with small dogs. It's not a big deal. And water dishes are allowed. The reviewer misread the sign. You are not allowed to *leave* a water dish. That is, if you bring it, take it home with you, but a lot of people don't follow that rule. I don't think you'll get fined or anything for it. read more

Ah my local park! Love this park, definitely close to the highway, but it's a nice walk around. It's got a lot of different options - a mile path around the lake, an off leash dog park, the rec center, the library, and a play ground to name a few. I like enjoying the views. I love getting in a 5k by running around the lake and the outer path. read more

I love this little park. It's convenient to the house, to the freeway, to the library and to post-volleyball fun at the Music Bar. I am sans-dog, so my review is for the actual park, not the dog park. There is a community center which has really cheap rates for the fitness center, dance classes, etc. There are tennis courts. There is a kids play area. There is a paddle boat & kayak rental place. There is a 1 mile walking/jogging loop around the lake and there are lots of benches and shady areas to picnic/bbq. I've lived in the hood for a year an not taken nearly enough advantage of this great spot. Believe me, the kite and I will be out more often next spring. But, for now, I'll take my laps around the lake and stop in at Smiley Library (conveniently located at the park). There is also a running club called the West Side Runners that meets at Patrick Carrols nearby and traverses this park often, so keep an eye out for that on Tuesday nights. For ya'll dog people out there, I know you love your puppies and you think that everyone should, but there are just enough people like me out there that want to use this park without your dog sniffing and drooling all over us. Please, please, please, keep doggy on a leash in the park, there is a separate dog park for off-leash right there onsite. read more

Love this park! There are so many little picnic areas as well, that it's a great way to spend a nice weekend day outside and having lunch. They have a park, a lake, and great views! Right off Tennyson, and great vibes. They also let you reserve the picnic shelter for events if needed, and it makes for a great time. Simply one of the best parks in town! read more

Nice little park by where we stayed at, the highway is the only thing that messed up the view. Came and had a little cookout at the pavilion area and people were spaced out enjoying the day. Parking lots are closed and only street parking and two other parking lots are available. They have tennis games there as well and entertaining to see. read more

UPDATE - They've remodeled! Now there are plenty of nice benches to relax on and a water fountain just outside the gate! My only complaint now is the surface - which is pea gravel, not sand, dirt or grass. It seems like I can't leave the park without one of my pups getting a busted pad or torn nail. For most dogs - the surface is fine (and cuts way down on the normal "dog park stank" that other parks have), but my pack runs HARD after the ball. Thanks Denver Parks for the upgrade! ------------------------- I used to live on this side of town for three years... I maybe went to this park a handful of times. Here are the reasons why I think this park sucks: 1. The walk from the parking lot to the park. As another reviewer noted, even with good training it is almost impossible to not be dragged down the hill to the park by your dogs. While I like the idea that it is shared with a regular park, I do not appreciate having to walk my Cattle Dog and Border Collie past rollerbladers, bicyclists, etc. Pull, pull, lunge, pull, lunge, FAIL. They need to run to help burn off some energy so they don't want to herd everything that moves.. Having to walk past all of these triggers is a nightmare. Thankfully, once they've gotten some off leash running time - they're much better behaved on the walk back to the car. 2. No place to sit down! Now, I realize I may be a bit picky here. I have a disability that makes lots of standing/walking difficult...what bothers me probably doesn't bother most people. I usually end up having to find a spot to sit on the ground and hope no one comes up and pees on me. It has happened more times than I'd like to count. PAY ATTENTION, PEOPLE! Dog urine is not an effective cure for gimpy feet. Trust me. 3. No water!!! I mean really, what the heck?! Its hard enough dealing with a 1/4 mile walk with two lunging dogs chasing after squirrels and skateboarders, now I need to carry 2 gallons of water too? Plus a chair?? and toys? and poop bags? ugh. Sometimes you will see an extra jug or bowl of water...more often than not its been peed on or frankly, I just don't trust it. Considering the number of people who attend this park and let their dogs pee on people, I doubt their dogs are vaccinated or being checked for parasites on a regular basis. read more

Berkeley dog park is not Westminster or Chatfield, but my Ridgeback/Lab mix will still get plenty of exercise here chasing other dogs around. It's under construction now, but once the work is done, I'm sure it will be fantastic. I have two tips based on the fact that this dog park is frequented primarily by very large dogs. On more than one occasion, I've seen a Mastiff, Rottweiler, Doberman, German Shepherd, Husky, and several Boxers and Labs at this small dog park...all at once. Especially on the weekends. 1) DO NOT bring your small children here as they will almost definitely get knocked down and start crying, and they will potentially get very hurt. Should you choose to ignore this advice, do not get angry at the dog and its owner for your poor judgment. 2) If you have a small dog with Napoleon complex who harasses large dogs incessantly, don't be surprised if a large dog asserts its dominance and your Boston Terrier / French Bulldog / Chihuahua / Yorkie, etc. gets hurt. I'm NOT saying that it's okay to bring aggressive dogs to a dog park, but as the owner of a small dog, it is your responsibility to protect it. Bringing a small dog to a dog park like this one is akin to throwing a 7 year-old pee wee football player into a Broncos game. Large dogs often play rough and by simply doing what they are predisposed to do, they will hurt 10 pound dogs. It's a fact. So make smart choices for the sake of your dog. There is a dog park in LODO called Railyard Dog Park with separate sections for small and large dogs. This is a brilliant idea and should be implemented everywhere! read more

This dog park is not horrible - I never saw it pre-renovations, so I'm reviewing what it looks like now. It is a decent size, there are two areas - the large area is for high energy dogs, the small area is for low energy or small dogs. The people I have met there have been friendly and so have their dogs. Missing improvements include: A water source to provide clean drinking water for your dogs and garbage cans INSIDE the park. The only trash is a dumpster that's outside of the dog park, super inconvenient and I feel like it definitely contributes to the amount of dog poop that is not picked up, because people are lazy and dont want to walk that far. The ground is made of tiny pebbles, which I am not so sure about. At first, I was a fan because its not dirt or mud. But after an hour play session of chasing balls and other new doggie friends this past weekend, BOTH of my medium sized dogs are having issues with sensitive feet --- the skin in between their toes is red and has countless little red dots and cuts, so they are pretty miserable and licking their feet incessantly. I dont know if their feet would eventually get used to this type of ground or not. While they had fun, and its super convenient from my house, this may not be a good place to bring my dogs for a running around session, Has anyone else had this issue? read more

I believe its really all a matter of perspective. Our backyard is as small as they get and all dirt for that matter, so taking my dogs here is like an oasis for them. Yes they don't offer water, but so many people bring their own and are always willing to share. The people who bring their dogs here are extremely friendly and I've never had a bad experience with hostile dogs or owners for that matter. After living in Dallas for a while, I can tell you just the fact that there IS a dog park near us is a blessing. The place is fairly clean, or as clean as a dog park can get, and I've never seen a dog that looks ill or "questionable." Maybe I've just been lucky, who knows? My only complaint is people who bring small children! Are you stupid? I saw one lady yell at an owner because his dog tackled her child while he was running around! Uncalled for! Don't bring small children, thats just common sense! Other than that, my three doggies love the place to the point that when we head that direction they practically salivate! read more

Although this is the dog park I typically frequent, it's pretty lame compared to dog parks in places with much less hipster cred such as Northglenn or Westminster. No benches, no water, not very many shaded places to hang-out on hot days, and it's just a big mud hole anytime it receives any precipitation. I adopted my dog around the time dog parks started showing-up in the metro area, but Denver really needs to step it up because their dog parks are basically fenced-off mud holes without any consideration for dogs or humans. As busy as this park is at times, I'm really surprised nothing much has improved at this park other than the temporary orange fence being made into a permanent fence many years ago. Probably the only reason I go here is because I like to take a walk around Berkeley Lake if it's nice out after my dog has worn herself out, and I bump into friends every now and then. read more

OK, I just made my first post-renovation visit to the Berkeley Dog Park and I have to say that I'm incredibly disappointed at the result and even angry about the waste of tax dollars used to create such an unwelcoming place for both dogs and people. I cant believe that anyone who uses the park with the park was consulted on the supposed improvements -- usually getting user input helps to inform good design. The park is now essentially a giant kitty litter box. Instead of solid dirt or even a few patches of grass or any other vegetation, it now consists solely of deep loose sand with pea gravel mixed in. It's difficult for humans to walk in because of it's depth and also because the rocks and sand get into your shoes. Wearing sandals during warm months will mean picking more rocks out and even more difficulty walking. When the dogs run, they kick up large amounts of dust, which not only gets them dirty and coughing but also is a preview of what the whole place will be like on windy days. My regular routine was to walk laps around the inside perimeter while my dogs played, and my attempt to do that yesterday was not fun because of the uneven footing, sinking into the sand and getting sand and rocks in my shoes. Even the few trees remaining in the park are fenced off now, limiting the ability of dogs and people to find relief in the shade. I've been to lots of dog parks, including great ones in Ft. Collins, Boulder, Durango, Austin, San Diego and Santa Fe -- all of them are pleasant fun places for both humans and dogs to exercise and socialize. All of them have natural vegetation and some access to water for the dogs. It would have been very easy to do this at Berkeley because of the adjacent lake and pond. The Berkeley Dog Park is now by far the least hospitable and the worst designed one I've ever visited. What was once a good amenity to our neighborhood is now an eyesore. I'm planning to write to my city council person (susan.shepherd@denvergov.org) about the problems in hopes that solutions can be found. What do you think? read more

This is my neighborhood park. I am here up to three times a day walking my dog and (starting about a week ago) occasionally visiting the dog park. I think the rennovations were great. I like the new dog park. It's true I would have liked a bench or two on the inside of the park, and perhaps sand is not the best material for the ground. However, sand will not turn into a giant mud pit when it rains, and hoping for grass in a dog park is silly. Remember what the old dog park looked like? Yeah. That all used to be grass. Until it became mud. I also enjoy the non dog park aspects of this park. The path around the lake is very nice, and will only get nicer as the plants grow a bit. The park has tennis courts, a basketball court, a recreation and fitness center, a pool, and a branch of the denver public library. It also has a lot of lesser used secret type parts where you can play with you dog and relax in the grass. It's a good park. read more

Apparently all the area dog haters are encouraged to spend their park visit between the parking lot and the dog park entry gate, so getting your excited-to-the-at -the-park dog from the car to the fenced-in dog park can be a challenge. Once you're finally inside the fenced-in area, you'll soon discover the dog park is actually only mediocre, at best. Barren and all dirt, which I can only imagine becomes a giant muddle puddle in wet weather, and as far as I can tell, not a lot of cleaning up after poo on the part of visitors' owners. Small-to-medium in size. Could be better if some effort was put into this place. Once your dog is done romping in the dirt (mud?) and poo, you've got that sojourn among dog haters to look forward to before you can load up the car and go home. Convenient location, so it has that going for it. Even still, I question whether or not it's worth the trip. Meh. read more

I take my pup to the dog park here 2 or 3 times/week. Gravel dog park, really big size, plenty of space for dogs to RUN! There's an "active play" and "calm play" area. No trash cans inside the gated area, sometimes people will leave a pile of bags in one corner of the park when the trash can is 10' outside of the entrance/exit gate. Overall, great park in a convenient area (immediately off i70) read more

The best part about this park is its location- minus the traffic. It's pretty central and easy to get to, which means that I usually take my dogs there. There are some really nice regulars who are usually there in the morning and their dogs are always ready to play and well-socialized. As others stated there isn't much grass left and there aren't any benches. But there is a new water fountain that is right outside of the gate. And the first gate is currently broken and being held shut by a large piece of elastic. If you are looking for a close place to wear your dog out, it's suitable but not ideal. read more

After a couple million bucks in renovations, Berkeley Park is tremendously improved from when we moved in to the neighborhood a year ago. With a berm built to block the noise from I-70 along with a wide, lovely walking/running path around the lake, the park is now a jewell instead of an eye-sore. The paddle-boat dock was a popular attraction this summer, now that the lake is full again. The huge open area dog park is almost complete so I'm excited to see all of the happy pooches having dog-parties. The city has also added a lot of landscaping which will make the park even more beautiful as the years go by. Great job, Denver :-)) read more

Berkeley Park is a great example of what makes Denver so great. This wonderful city park has a lake, a rec center, a playground, library, tennis courts and a dog park. We love the rec center. It's older, but it's in great shape. My kids take swimming lessons there, I do water aerobics, and the kids hang out in the rec room. I love getting to know our neighbors and watching the kids make new friends. The center offers numerous classes at drop in rates - you don't have to be a member to use the rec center. This, my friends, is a good example of what taxes should pay for. read more

This park is home to a rec center, a public library, and a dog park. Hard to top that! The dog park is good stuff, but pretty standard. The best service offered here is at the end of summer. On the last day of pool season, the rec center opens the pools up to the dogs, who can jump in and swim around. It's a hoot! read more

This is a big dog park, and does have some grass and provided poop bags, but like many Denver dog parks, that's about all the amenities you'll find. There are no benches, no water, and the fencing is simple chain link- plus, traffic goes right by during the day. On the plus side, the park is fairly large, and the fences are quite tall. The people are great- my Corgi and I met another little long lowrider dog, and they played for hours! This is a nice park during the winter, since high traffic tamps down the snow a bit, and the parking area is well maintained, unlike some of the more out of the way dog parks in the area. It's also fairly steadily busy, so as long as you're not there at really odd hours, you should have company, both human and canine. I've given only three stars because of the lack of amenities and because Lakeside Amusement Park is right across the street, and loud roller coasters may frighten small or timid dogs, or dogs with noise phobias. Poor planning on the parks people's part, but at least they're putting in off leash parks in Denver, so I won't complain terribly loudly. Don't let this put you off visiting if your dog is fearless like mine- as I said, people and dogs here are super friendly! read more

This park is beautiful. The park for the kids is awesome. I love the lake. It's a wonderful park read more

Berkeley Park - Love love love this park. Wide open field very kid friendly. Friendly people. Love it - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love this park because it's a great place I can bring my dogs! The walk around is nice (except by the highway- wish they could plant some tress along there or something...) and quite lovely. read more

The tennis courts were just resurface and look pretty nice. It's a great community to play in. If you are new to the area and want to play, just come by and somebody will ask you to hit or they will need a fourth to play doubles. Really nice people for the most part. The dog park is mostly dirt, but what do you expect with that many dogs running and peeing everywhere. The walk around the lake is nice and is about a mile long. They are almost always people around, so it feels pretty safe. People fish the lake, but I have yet to see any catch anything besides plant life. read more

First time here. I came to watch a friend in a women's tennis league and was pretty excited to see a local watering hole has a Whiffle Ball league sponsorship at the park as well. There is ample parking on the side streets, plenty of grass, shade and a parking lot off of Tennyson. Be prepared to be hauled off by over-sized mosquitos as dawn approaches. The lake to the North is a bit stagnant, so those bayonet-nosed winged wonders are looking at kidnapping your plasma. Notable Notes for first timers: 1. Bring chairs, not a lot of seating or picnic tables and I sat in a mound of ants... 2. Although apprehensive at first, I left my flak jacket in the car...no worries. read more

Everyone is right. There are no amenities' at this park at all and if you forget the water in the car...ugh! I'm not crazy about the walk it takes from the parking lot to the fence of the park because of the excitement of my three dogs before we reach the area. No amount of training will get them to stop pulling until they get to the gate. We have a couple of picnic benches that I'd be willing to donate to the park, so maybe others have plastic chairs or something like that to donate as well. The owners should make it better and I'd vote for some lights as well. Sometimes we just want to stay longer and when it gets dark it's impossible to stay. Even with the traffic and it's corner location it's totally dark after sunset. I do like the lake there and being able to walk around it once the dogs get a little tired from running and playing. Overall, it's better than my dirt spot of a so-called back yard. It's just a bigger dirt/mud spot. read more

This is an ok dog park. Just ok. It's pretty large and completely fenced in. Today is was SO windy that the lack of grass there was intolerable because of the dust blowing around! Most of the dogs were nice. Wish there were some benches or anything semi-decorative there because the scenery of the amusement park is gorgeous. It works though because I don't have a yard so I'll take what I can get. If your pup plays nice with little weenies, message me, I'll meet you there! read more

Beautiful park with a nice lake. It also has a nice running trail. Great for an afternoon date.

This park is amazing! Lots of area for multiple dogs and amazing view. Around 7pm the sunset is beautiful. The only problem is there's no lights...around 8pm it's completely dark and hard to see would be good if lights could be added. read more