I have a miniature Aussie, and as she's only just now 2 years old, she needs around 2.5 hours of…read moreexercise a day to be anywhere near chill. For most of my time living in Boulder, this meant taking her to North Boulder Park everyday. Having just moved to the Glenwood neighborhood, I am no longer in close enough proximity to go everyday. Luckily, I discovered Howard H. Park. With plenty of open space, beautiful foliage, and a section specifically for off leash dogs, I am glad to call this my new spot. There is also a children's playground, walking/jogging trail, and creek that runs around the outside of the park. Generally, the park is pretty empty, until about 5 pm or on the weekends - when you're sure to run into plenty of people and their furry friends. My favorite part is a small hill/bump which provides a great place to lay down, as well as spectacular vantage point for launching the disk for my dog.

I came here strictly for the dog park. There are lots of friendly dogs and plenty of space for your…read morepup to run. I find it a little odd that the dog park section is fenced off on 3 sides, luckily the open side leads into an apartment complex's parking where there are compost trash cans. The dogs can also get curious and wander off to other parts of the park since the area is not enclosed. If your dog is sensitive to certain sounds like mine, he gets very nervous around skateboards, this might not be the right park for you. My dog heard kids skateboarding in the park section and decided it was a good time to leave. 3/5 stars for the dog park, 4/5 for the actual park. The park was pretty big, clean, everyone had their own space and were doing activities and being surrounded by mountains isn't too bad either.

When people talk about heaven on earth I'm pretty sure they're talking about Chautauqua Park. I…read morefeel so lucky I got to experience this beautiful place! Our hike was extra special because it was led by Maria the Park Ranger. Maria's knowledge and passion for Chautauqua was incredible to witness. You can tell these mountains mean so much to her! We learned about the landscape, wildlife, Natives, and so much more. Our hike was simple but we saw so much along the way. The views of the flatirons are hard to beat. The path was busy but it was a beautiful saturday morning and it still didn't feel overly crowded. We saw lots of doggies, runners, and families and friends meeting for a morning hike to kick off their weekend. It was pure magic. I hope I get to come back one day!!

I feel like if I lived in Boulder I would go elsewhere since this is the more popular,…read moreclose-to-town option that pulls in tourists and the like. Well guess what? I'm a tourist and the like and I enjoyed it! We lucked into parking on a beautiful, busy Saturday morning. They have very nice restrooms at the Ranger station, and more overflow port a potties around if needed too. The nearby trail is highly accessible and it doesn't take long for some views to pay off. It's a decently steep incline, but nothing crazy at all. Once you're into the trees the shade helps against the thin air and the sun, and it's so quiet and serene. No mosquitoes like I'm used to back home. Loved all the birds (shoutout magpies) and also seeing everyones' dogs.

Amazing loop trail. Love that it is away from the city and only knew by few…read more Gotta be aware, if you go afternoon there are lots of puppies getting their daily walks.

Love this area for walking, running, and dog activities. It's a popular place and has a nice size…read moreparking lot. You can also access CU tennis courts if you figure out how to sign up. The area plays host to CU cross country meets, so there's miles of dirt road to run. You can easily knock a five mile run here if you keep looping around. I like it for being so close to me, and having some really pretty views. There are several little ponds that provide great photos too!

Having a ball trying so many local dog parks! Large area, enclosed with a separate area for…read moresmaller dogs...though we met one tonight that our dog loved playing with...this little gal prefers to run with the big dogs! Water bowls all around that people fill up, that was really thoughtful. Some agility structures, a complete walk around trail to get your own exercise. Our pup loves playing, period, he would go anywhere, we are scouting nice locations close to home with nice areas and views and friendly owners.

My beloved Slim Seamus help found this place, and I pause at his commemorative brick every trip…read more This dog park is full of friendly pups living their best lives. Water fountain at canine level operates in the frost free months, but denizens still bring their gallons to fill dog bowls around the HUGE park. Shelters, trees, structures for pups to play king of the world upon- this place has got it all!

Not sure if this place is considered one of the largest dog parks in the US, but it might be…read more According to the Westminster Hills website, It has 470 acres of open space for your pup to roam freely. My pup and I live in NoCo so it's a bit of a drive for us, but I love taking her to new spots so she can explore new places and scents. I'm glad we made the trek here to check it out. We visited on a Monday around 1pm and there was plenty of parking available; It's also free to visit! There's a couple portapotties at the entrance and spots to grab some baggies if you forgot them at home. It's an open natural area so there's signs at the trailhead with warnings of rattlesnakes and coyotes so keep that in mind as you're exploring to keep an eye on your pup. We stayed for about an hour and she loved every minute of it, but it was a really windy day so we called it a day earlier than anticipated. I'm thankful we spent the afternoon exploring this beautiful area together.

This is a great leash free trail! It does get steep in areas and it does get hot so make sure your…read morewater and your pup's water is easy to tote. Be aware there's water so you might need a towel for the ride home.

We had such a great experience at Romero's! There is a QR code to register your dog as you enter…read more(on your first trip). From there, stop by the bar and check your dog in with the bartenders (this will be step one after your first visit). They have lots of beer to choose from and often have food trucks available. The bartenders and patrons were all very friendly. We came at 6pm in June and the dog park section was nicely shaded. Such a relief after a very warm day in the front range. In the dog park there are water bowls available to keep your dog hydrated while they're playing with all of their newly made friends! I particularly loved how laid back this dog park/bar is. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

This is my favorite place to hang. The beer selection is amazing. The service is always…read moreexceptional and chill place. The owners are so nice and really care about your experience. Highly recommend and bring your dog ! They will love it too

Small, all gravel. There are water bowls that are provided,…read morebut they are rusting. You can't do much with them because they are chained to prevent theft. The good thing is there are trees that provide shade for the pups.

Great park! Stopped here to eat lunch and exercise the pups…read more Not too many people, which is my cup of tea. They have a playground for the kids and then the dog park right next to the playground. There's a giant open field behind, with a large walking path. The dog park wasn't huge, but big enough for me to throw the chuck-it ball and not have it go over the fence. Dogs enjoyed running around, sniffing, and playing.

Super well done. Beautiful space and clean. 10/10 would recommend. Yet Yelp says I must continue to…read morewrite this review so let me take up some characters and satisfy this F*ing algorithm.

This is a beautiful dog park we decided to try on our way into Fort Collins after an 8 hour drive…read moreday. The people and pups were friendly and it was a good sized park. Lots of space to run and play. Park provides poop bags but I didn't see any water buckets when we were there. There were no other reviews so I was pleasantly surprised to find this great locals spot