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    Glendale Open Space Dog Park

    4.1 (34 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sunny days conquering the jungle gym.
    EricJames L.

    Place is great if you want to get the minimal of hiking adventures. Unfortunately like most off leash dog parks people bring there untrained dogs and not registered dogs and some who don't socialize there dogs a lot. Sometimes crashes the vibe for most proper dogs who go to just play since the untrained crazy animals mess the vibe of the park. A lot of the time some people are lazy and think there is a maid to pick up there dog shit. Having a social media dog its sad to see how much Dorian De la Renta is loved and how sad some people have dogs like a handbag. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXXXYmNKwHFy1IxLymLKqpg Sometimes we do off leash dog park videos and have to stop recording with the miscreants not behaving. As we all know if your dog was denied to a day camp for its aggressiveness , does not mean take your dog to the park. Take a step back and get him some training with Ancillary K9. Do the world and your dog some good and raise them like a child and not expect others to take care of your dogs or even put up with your dogs behavior. All in all this park is a 50/50 coin toss you never know the crowd your going to get!

    Sarah H.

    If you have a dog, go here! Your dog will enjoy time off leash and you will enjoy the walk!This Park is set up as a giant walking loop with gorgeous views of the front range and Denver. There is water available along with poop bags and trash cans. To the east of the dog park is an old farm site with a mile loop trail that also has some pretty views and interesting history. My dogs are small 6mo chihuahuas and I am leery of most dog parks due to the confined spaces and aggressive dogs, but this dog park makes it so you can avoid people and dogs as you walk around the space. We have really enjoyed the park!

    Heather W.

    There were a lot of children at this park. Which is a responsibility that (I believe) parents should consider carefully and prepare for with intention. Interacting with strange dogs can be tricky, even for adults. Certainly, it's best to be educated in 'dog language'. I have a one year old, 90lb German Shepherd mix. I rescued him 6 months ago. Dempsey is a submissive animal that wouldn't allow himself to be reached for... or pet, and didn't wag his tail for our first 3 months together. We work daily on commands, manners, and socialization... but, (understandably) he still has a few things to learn. Recently, he's accepted people don't always equal abuse, and developed excitement for humans. Suddenly he's exuberant and affectionate. (Awesome right?) His worst bad manner? He LOVES to lick people's face in greeting. He's just discovered it, and I mean.... really, enthusiastically lick. Giant, German Shepherd sized, slimy, slobber dripping, full on tongue.... It's admittedly gross. It can be a lot... He's super into it. Children are at perfect face licking height for a large puppy. You see where this is going right? My puppy licked the face of a little girl at this park... and she screamed bloody murder in response. The girls mother was angry at me for my dogs lack of manners in greeting her child. A child which responded, by running frantically in circles squealing.... guaranteed way to further excite a puppy. However, My dog never jumped up on, scratched, or otherwise displayed threatening or inappropriate behavior...he licked her face. Enthusiastically, admittedly! I have three step children age 6,8 and 12 that adore Dempsey... In his experience little people are his first and favorite friends. They're always willing to throw the ball, play, and snuggle with him... what's not to love? He was super excited to see this little girl (a playmate in his mind) immediately upon entering the park. I could see the whole incident... It happened fast, and I arrived just as the woman corrected Dempsey by severely jerking his chain backwards (he sat) when she released him, he came to my call, and hid behind me. The woman proceeded to harshly scold me for "allowing my dog to jump on children. " First of all... If Dempsey had actually jumped ON the (4year old?) girl...she would not have stayed standing, or gone unscathed.... my puppy is large. 90 lbs and eye level with the kid. If he had so much as bumped into her energetically she would have been knocked down. Secondly, I don't 'allow' my dog to jump on anyone. Ever. I take the responsibility of owning a large animal seriously, and work diligently to correct undesirable behavior. Unfortunately... in a Dog Park he runs ahead of me, and I cant always catch every misbehavior immediately. I work on correcting Dempseys 'lick greeting'. A lot. It's gross and it drives me crazy. I must tell him "no lick" 187 times a day.... the only thing I say more is "off the counter" but he is after all, a puppy. My response to the woman was; "I never set my dog loose in kid parks.... for good reason. You should seriously reconsider setting your kid loose in a dog park." A dog deserves a place to let loose and be a dog! I was under the impression a DOG PARK was that place. I trust my animal around kids or I wouldn't have brought him into this park. None the less... Children at the dog park need to be prepared on what to expect. Coached on possible scenarios and responses... taught proper ways to interact with dogs. If that's too much... Maybe carried by the parent? Or... keep kids out of DOG parks. It's not safe. Some dogs ARENT socialized to kids. That's reality. Whether or not they should is a moot point when its too late and your child is injured. Some owners don't realize they need to socialize their animal to children. They assume it comes naturally, in the 'socialized to people' category. It doesn't. Dogs see kids as equals, and it can cause problems quickly. Aside from that, dangerous fights break out over toys... Some dogs snap if you touch their ears, or grab their tail. I've seen adults inadvertently knocked down by a game of chase... on multiple occasions. In a perfect world, all dogs would be properly socialized, and impeccably behaved... then again... so would all humans. It is dangerous to take a small child into a dog park. If you've looked up this park and you aren't sure about your dog around children.. like... really super sure..... you should scope it out before you go in, just my advice based on my few experiences.

    greetings dogling!
    Steph N.

    This is a wonderful slice of country dog park-ing. Most of the locals seem to refer to this park as "Surry Ridge". I didn't even bother to use a direction finder but just followed the signs to Surry Ridge off I25 while going south. I will bet this place gets muddy and it's got SO MUCH ROOM that dogs seem to just act like they're on a long walk with no leash and random canine distractions. This is a GREAT place to practice your recalls, fellow dog owners! I watched this human chase his dog all around the park because it kept getting distracted by other dogs. Not so fun when you're trying to go home. I liked the rolling hills and views of I25. It made for an interesting juxtaposition of city vs. rural. If I visited more often I might get annoyed at the longish drive from the exit to the actual park but... it does make one feel like they're on a road trip, so all's good that ends with a tired puppy!

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    Nic Z.

    Ever since our hearts were broken by Westminster Dog Park (Rocky Flats, plutonium... as brilliant as the park is, no thanks.), we've struggled to find a replacement. There are other dog parks, sure, but nothing comes close to 400+ acres of hills, creeks, and and big trees. Enter Glendale Open Space / Surrey Ridge Dog Park! Through a game of telephone (my friend's friend told her, and she told me), we were fortunate enough to find out about it (or remember* -- turns out I had it bookmarked on Yelp from eons ago). Long story short, this place rocks, and my pup had a blast running around and exploring. There is also a hiking trail behind the park, however, you have to enter it from the parking lot, as the whole park is separated by a 5ft wire fence. We learned that from another person in the park, so maybe we'll do that next. The drive is simple, although it's one that tests you - you look on your map, it shows you are on track, but it's a decent way from I-25, so you begin to question whether you're visiting Old McDonald or actually going the right way. Luckily, you can't miss the parking lot and big sign at the entrance. There are also a couple porter potties, so you can set yourself up for a successful hike! 4 stars because it can get extremely packed (before noon on the weekend was a madhouse by the entrance) and that might not be suitable for dogs who like to play but don't deal well with 25 dogs ganging up on them at once (I saw everything from toddlers to babies in strollers, super yappy microscopic dogs to Great Danes). I wish there was another entrance, so you could get to the real "open space" without having to pass this chaotic test. The day we went was spectacular, so I certainly don't blame everyone for coming. I am sure other days/times are better!

    Cindy B.

    Well, now I see why Yelp wouldn't let me check in to this park, despite standing right underneath the sign! It is not, in fact, located in Arvada as the Yelp map would have you believe. I haven't been here in over a year, and the park is no longer accessible directly off Surrey Ridge Rd off I-25 anymore. You either exit at Ridgegate Parkway and head east to follow the signs to "Surrey Ridge" or head to the next exit south (Castle Pines Parkway, maybe?) and backtrack to the north. This is a great park to take your furry friends out for some fun. It's a whopping 17 acres in size (which I think includes the trail areas outside of the fence), and a nice addition since my last visit includes an agility course at the top of the hill. If you can't quite keep up with Fido, no worries - there are tons of benches scattered throughout. There are two double-gated entrances from the parking area, which is nice so everyone doesn't end up crammed into one spot to get in and out. Poop bags are provided, however I only saw boxes for them down near the entrance gates. I believe that's where the only trash cans were located too. That's kind of unfortunate, because several people apparently think it's perfectly acceptable to bag the poo and leave it where found. Not cool, peeps! There appeared to be a few community water bowls, but I didn't see any sort of water fountain so I guess people were just bringing their own. If your Fido has sensitive paws, you may want to keep an eye on him/her - I do recall seeing a bunch of cactus scattered throughout last year, and I think my friend's pooch my have hurt her paw. There's also a 1.7-mile path to hike after playing in the park, but beware - there are snakes in the area!

    Technically this place is in Castle Rock, but it is actually about half way between County Line and Castle Rock. There are benches, Water, Hills, Bushes, Trails and and an Agility Course. The Yelp Map tool kept putting the marker in Arvada. Use this link for directions. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=open+space&sll=39.487863,-104.872913&sspn=0.010549,0.026414&ie=UTF8&t=h&split=1&filter=0&rq=1&ev=zi&radius=0.85&hq=open+space&hnear=&ll=39.48995,-104.871004&spn=0.010549,0.026414&z=16

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    Brooke J.

    My dog loves this place, so by law, we have to love it, too! 5 stars for the place 3-4 for the other people. The park is HUGE and completely fenced in! It's not too big to where you get scared when your pup runs behind a bush or over a hill and you lose sight of them for a minute. There's also a nice obstacle course at the top of a hill and a massive 'pond'/mud hole that my dog enjoys all too much. The people that frequent this place are usually pretty great with a few exceptions of people not paying attention to their dogs.

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    Ellie E.

    Google maps didn't give very clear directions but we found easily enough. This was the perfect place for our dogs! Tons of space to run and play, while being beautiful and inviting. There are plenty of walking trails and lots of grass. Our girls had fun with the obstacles that are set up there. Definitely going back soon!

    It's because of this dog park that my dog has gotten rid of his aggression and can now properly socialize with other dogs.

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    10 months ago

    My dogs and I love it here-- I recommend going early in the AM or later in the day. There are a few entrances too!

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    1 year ago

    Love taking Max here. A great path to walk while allowing free rein to your dog which is great for own exercise and to get dog moving!

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    14 years ago

    Never brought my dogs here, but have been here for the DFL Wag n Trail. Great place.

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    Great place for dogs to run. Caution, my car was broken into and purse stolen despite being covered in backseat.

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    Love this place - and so does my dog! Tons of open space to run and play fetch - and an agility course too!

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