I've gone to this dog park every few weeks or so for the last year and have learned a few things:
1) I've seen very few people/dogs their on weekdays (I've gone in the morning). If you want other dogs to play with there is usually a decent amount of folks/pups on Sat or Sunday at around 12:30pm or 1pm
2) It's SUPER muddy after a rain. Best to let the park dry out for several days before visiting
3) The agility equipment is fun. :)
4) Many people do not pick up after their dog, so there is a lot of poop laying around
5) It's pretty common for at least one or more people to show up with unaltered dogs (this causes a lot of territorial/behavioral problems in other dogs). Please only bring spayed/neutered pets to the dog park!
6) On occasion, somebody will show up with a fearful/shy dog on a leash. This can also cause problems with other dogs- Please do not bring shy/fearful dogs to the park or keep your dog on a leash once inside the fenced area! If you want to walk your dog there are plenty of surrounding trails and fields to do so. :)
I'm guessing 4,5, and 6 are due to people not knowing the rules and appropriate behavior at dog parks? Anyway, I'm glad there is a fenced dog park in Temple for canine socialization purposes, but please beware of the downsides and follow the park rules (they are posted next to the entrance). read more