Best off leash park. Friendly humans and dogs! The big boys & girls are well behaved, and enjoy a…read moreswim on a warm day!

I wish I knew how nice this park was before our senior dog's mobility became too limited. It's…read moremagical, between crossing the big wooden bridge over the creek to the happy dogs frolicking through the green shady island. There's even swings and a playground for the two legged puppers. I came to add some books to the free little library. I was amazed at how clean and well kept the grounds were. Visitors really stay on top of their dogs. I didn't see a single pile. Or maybe all the dogs just become like those kids who get too caught up in playing to take a bio break.

Doggie good time! Our little girl Poppy enjoyed herself immensely today, running and playing with…read moreother little dogs, at this dog park. Since I don't have a fenced yard, I thought this might be a good exercise outlet. We usually just go for leashed walks down our street. This turned out to be a wonderful social time, as well. A little muddy due to the recent rains. Should be better as the hot summer approaches. Benches to sit, bags to pick up waste, and separate yards for big vs smaller size dogs. Seems most patrons are mindful and look after their dogs and pick up waste. It was quite clean. I think we will bring Poppy here more often!

Paw Park is a relatively small dog park located in the East Amherst area. My all-time favorite park…read moreis the Bark Park but it is currently closed until May. I decided to bring my little man here to let him run around. This park is WAYYYY smaller and also muddy. It wasn't TOO bad because we avoided the muddy areas but nonetheless both areas were still pretty muddy. The park is split into a big dog area and a small dog area. There was nobody there when we went so I just let my pup run around in the big dog area. The small dog area was completely muddy.

Love this place!! My…read moredog has a place in the city where she can walk around and explore off-leash. She is not very playful, and pretty shy/introverted, but the other dogs are usually friendly and we don't really have any issues. I'm kind of annoyed that they're doing construction at Lasalle park now. The barkyard wasn't perfect, it was essentially just a fenced in patch of grass with some benches, a water fountain and a few trees, but that's really all you need. I'm not sure how long it'll be closed for construction, but i hope it turns out well!! They currently have a temporary dog park nearby, but it kinda sucks. Anyways, the barkyard is (was) usually calm, quiet and clean. Grass was moderately maintained and people picked up their dog poop for the most part. I also love that its in the city, where there arent a lot of places for my dog to run around elsewhere. Yeah, 5 stars! Hopefully it opens up again soon!

The Barkyard is essentially functional for what it's meant to do: give you a place to run and…read moresocialize, respectively, your under- or over-thirty-pound dogs so that they go to sleep when you get home and you get some peace. Or maybe that's just me. There's a sort of airlock front entrance and then two large, fenced-in areas based upon the size of your dog. Water pumps are provided and the fencing is tall and well-maintained enough around the perimeter, so unless you have an insane climber or jumper, your pup should be securely contained. The groundskeepers do basically the bare minimum, so while the grass stays cut, some occasional filling in of the holes the dogs dig would be appreciated. Caveat emptor, and all that, lest you break an ankle. The extra bag station is often empty when it is not littered with used bags by people too stupid to follow instructions. The latter point is worth expanding. People at the Barkyard are typically cool, and you'll make friends with the other childless misfits you gravitate towards when you eschew human offspring. But there's the rub: there's no budget for a lifeguard here, so compliance with the rules is all voluntary, and at least 30% of the people there feel that they are at liberty to exempt themselves. You want to run your big dog on the little dog side because he's "gentle"? Sure--what could go wrong? You want to bring your unfixed akita and then ignore him while he gets in fights? Just dogs being dogs! This is all true of humans with human children as well, I suppose. In fact, I know, because people there break those rules, too, letting small children run around despite written instructions to the contrary, leaving you to have to make sure that your dog doesn't get too close to their precious angel darlings, the latter of whom are, of course, not supposed to be there. Short version: it's fun and free but you have to deal with illiterate or obstinate humans. I guess that's free stuff for you? Parking is usually abundant unless there's a lot of baseball going on at the adjacent diamonds. There's a portable outhouse. Bring a jacket if it's borderline--it's 5-10 degrees cooler, as the park is right on the river.

We had some many great dog events there. I just love the location made me feel like I was at home…read moreNew York City because of how big Lake Ontario is.

This park consists of a softball field, a couple of baseball fields, an outdated jungle gym and…read moreseesaw, a a nature trail, and a new enclosed dog park. The good: The dog park is pretty cool. There are separate sections for small dogs and large dogs so the small dogs don't get trampled. The small dog section has a little obstacle course of sorts that reminds me of dog shows. Both sections have a few sitting areas and a basket filled with an assortment of toys. There's a new baseball diamond with covered dug out. The bad: The softball field and old baseball field do not have covered dugouts. The jungle gym is very small. The ugly: I'm not sure how well kept the nature trail is, but the entrance appeared a little over grown. There's some poison ivy in the large dog enclosure so be careful.

I was there in January. It was freezing. I am reading other reviews and they are talking about…read morefood. All they had when I was there was pizza and pretzel. Did they change it? Also the big dogs were in with small dogs. They pretty much took over. My friend brought her small dog. Unless there has been a change we would never go there again.

Went here on a whim during the winter weather was a struggle for the dogs. They require lots of…read morevaccinations. It was extremely clean with ample facilities indoor and outdoor for the dogs. They also offer pet boarding for the day which is very reasonable. They have a menu with alcohol soda, pizza, sandwiches and salads. ​​​many people grab a glass and watch their dogs run around in the indoor fenced area. Seems like a wonderful place.

Harley (my pup) and I really like this dog park…read more The Park There are actually 2 fenced dog parks at Fireman's Park. One for small dogs and one for large dogs. Harley is in between size wise but so we go into the large dog park. (Its much bigger anyways). Both parks are very well kept. There was no garbage anywhere inside, they have a bunch of garbage bins so no one leaves their trash around. The fences are all in good repair so no pups are escaping. The grass both inside and outside the park is kept short which helps prevent ticks an other bugs which is very nice. Amenities There is a large water fountain for the dogs out front of the park so you don't need to worry about water. They also have buckets so you can bring water in. There is a holder for poop bags but it seems to always be empty. The parks also have a ton of benches and tables so you can sit an relax along the walking paths. The Dogs I know this isn't something the park can really control but I have found that the dogs/owners at this park are better behaved and more understanding then at some of the other parks in the area. We have only had one minor conflict between Harley and another dog and the owner was very apologetic and took care of the situation quickly. The only minor blip here is that sometimes people with really small dogs. (5-10lbs) will come into the large dog park and that could spell disaster. Harley and I will definitely be coming back here a lot more.

This is the largest dog park I have been to date. I could see this as being a blessing or curse…read moredepending on how vigilant people are about watching their dog(s). It has a lot of shaded areas, a first for me in the world of dog parks. There was a nice paved walking trail that made a loop, this was great to walk around with the dog to practice off-leash walking and also to have the dog explore other parts of the park. My only real complaint is that the little dog side is for dogs that are 10kg(22lbs) or less and the big dog side is everything else. That could put a pretty small dog on the big side. I think 13-15kg would be a better fit. My dog doesn't care if her play partners are big or small, but it might matter to some. The other dog owners weren't very talkative, which I am not used to. Usually people are super friendly. All in all, I will be back and I did really enjoy the park. I wish we had a similar one by me.

This park is wonderful for bird watching & has both wide smooth stone paths and wooded hiking…read morepaths. It's well maintained and if you're up for a hike you can walk along the path upstream and emerge at Glenn Park - short walk on paved trails along the falls to Main Street in williamsville- then you can eat at a delicious meal at a place like the Glenn Park Tavern (my next review) :)

Recently went here after reading some other reviews. A quite expansive park and while it does have…read moresome nice expansive areas with nothing but some young Trees growing, the trails do leave some wanting more. There's a wooden bridge over a small creek, but if there's something else to see or do, I'd like to know! Otherwise, if you need a spot to do a serious run or walk, this is the place to do it!!!

As other reviewers have noted, this is a huge grassy field, great for ramming around, but amenities…read morefor humans are minimal. No benches, pavilions; but there was a freshly plowed parking area and entrance!

This dog park has been around for a couple years now. It's a huge fenced in area in the middle of…read morean empty field. (Near baseball diamonds and soccer fields). There is a double gated enterance so the dogs can't sneak out when others are entering/exiting. There is a small dog side (less than 25lbs) and an all dog side. However the all dog side is truely a mud pit. Even when it hasn't rained for a while. The area is large enough that you can walk around with your dog and still get some good exercise. Highly recommended if you are in the area!

The Ambiance and Area is very inviting for Dogs of all sizes.. Having a play area for your pet. And…read moreFood trucks are available for any persons in need of consumption

Came here for a meeting with my friend and her dog. My dog was not with me this time, but will love…read morethis place when I bring her next time. This place is HUGE! There are indoor spaces, outdoor spaces, and a bar. What more could you ask for? The staff here is really great. They are super friendly and seem to know a lot of the customers (and dogs) by name. So there must be a lot of regulars. The bar has a variety of options for beer and wine. They also have a lot of non-alcoholic options too. The TVs were all on with the Olympics which was great to have while watching the pups run around and play. I really enjoyed my time here and it's a great way to get your dogs to socialize in a nice, relaxed space with plenty to do whether your a dog or a human!

I love this park and it seems they are always making improvements. I am there regularly to walk,…read moreplay at the playground, play pickleball, or attend a party.

It's a large, beautiful park with 50+ shelters to rent for private parties. There is even a huge…read moreshelter that fits over 200 people if you want to have a wedding there or something crazy. They have an indoor casino (not the gambling kind) that you can rent and plenty of outdoor space. The restrooms are pretty far apart from eachother so I would recommend scoping it all out before you book one. My only complaint about this park is that there aren't a ton of sports facilities. There is a tennis court and a basketball court. But no soccer field? Or baseball? There is so much wasted space that could be used for these activities. The very best part of the entire park is the dog park though!!