The dog park is open again and my fur friend and I are trying our best to help maintain and improve the park. With work from the community we can turn this review from a 4 star to 5. If you frequent this dog park please check out the Facebook page I created for it. Here is the link for you. https://www.facebook.com/Granite-Regional-Dog-Park-Community-100876651293409/ read more

What I like about this park is that it's spacious, and offers lots of shade. I especially appreciate the shaded parking spaces. Walking trails surround a dog park, skateboard park, horseshoe courts, several soccer fields, and several open fields (which are usually also used for soccer). I love the duck and lily pond with the fountain, although I'm not certain whether this is a feature of the park, or the court house. The park is situated with walking distance of Starbucks, Kiki's Chicken Place, C.K.'s donuts, the family court house, and the Power Inn light rail station. It is not the cleanest park, but it is kept in decent enough shape, and is pretty popular. Yesterday afternoon, I was in the process of parking in one of those shaded parking spaces when I noticed that a man (whom I had just driven by on the street) seemed to be following me into the park. He walked up to a brown van, and proceeded to try to open the door in a way that made it seem like he didn't expect it to be open. He had already started to move on to the next door when he noticed that the side door was opening. At this point, I was thinking, this *could* be his van, but, I had a feeling that it wasn't. Right at that moment, another man pulled in between us, and parked. Seeing that I was staring in his direction, he came over to talk to me. "Hi, how are you? I like your hair. Can I get your number?" Etc. As he was talking to me, I noticed the first man leaving the brown van, and going through the same process with a different van. "I don't think that's his car," I said to the man who was asking for my phone number. I guess I was nervous from potentially witnessing petty theft, because all I could think to say to his multiple requests for my contact info was, "Oh, no thank you." As I started my car to leave, I said, "Maybe don't leave your car here! Cause that guy is probably gonna go through it." That's the last time I try to save $3.50 by parking at the park, and walking to the court house. read more

Great park. We come here for soccer. The fields are nice. They have lots of parking and a handful of Port a Potties. It's great for walking. Across the street there is a pond. I've seen people fishing. The only thing I don't care for is the amount of geese poop. It's usually everywhere. read more

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Super spacious dog park with plenty of parking and shaded areas (one with a canopy!) for when the weather seriously warms up. Worth a visit all dog lovers. read more

Beautiful park! It's large! Had many areas for r&r. The kiddos enjoyed fishing. Good spot for a small fishing get away. Enjoyed the soccer tournament. Some vendors on site. Benches & trees are available but pack a canopy and chairs if you'll be there for a whole read more

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Amy and I brought our dogs to this dog park for the first time. Oh boy, did all of them have a great time. I was shocked how empty the park was but I can understand why. There are way too many foxtail so be careful also walking down the walk way it's best to carry your Pet because of all the broken glass, so trifling. Anyway, all the dogs ran, played fetch and had an all around blast. I didn't notice any fountain for dogs to get water but luckily I always carry water and a bowl for them. Maybe there was a fountain but I never saw one. I do like this park better than Howe dog park and Carmichael dog park because people bring there big dogs in the little dog side and my dogs are scared of large dogs except for Brenda...lol!!! I would definitely bring my dogs back here because they had so much fun and when they are happy I'm happy! :) read more

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They do not longer care for there pond everything's getting high weeds wise they need too trim always dead fish floating smells bad looks bad can see all the fluids from the dead fish in water hope this changes soon ! read more

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The dog park here is very large and spacious! There's plenty of room for the pooches to stretch their legs and run and play and burn off excess energy! There's something about the layout of this space that lends itself to easy play and socializing for dogs. There's sand, so that even in rainy weather, it drains well and isn't mucky...just wet and sandy. There are two different entrances to come and go through. There are places to sit by the concrete structures, and there's a doggie water fountain for when they need a drink. I do wonder, though, whether some of the bigger dogs can jump the chain link fencing. Some of the areas are very tall, and it seems like there'd be a risk of dogs leaping or jumping to get out. However, watching the dogs, thy seem to be distracted about other feathers of the park and do no seem to to notice that vulnerability. This is one of the better dog parks in town, i think. read more

Great facility and space for families to enjoy watching soccer. Unfortunately, when I look around, I see a lot of trash and no visible concern for keeping our parks clean. It is clear there's a lack of respect for our Earth that continues to support humanity. It's 2023 and the park doesn't even have recycling bins either? Welcome to Sacramento, the greatest capitol in the union. read more

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so happy we found this place, they had a lot of animals. The skate park looks fun there's nice area cant wait to take my puppy to the dog park. read more

UPDATE: I just visited today 8/19/19 and it was open again. The park was not too crowded. All the dogs were getting along and the dog owners were very friendly. Note to dog owners, be sure to check the surrounding gates before releasing your dog. One of the side gates was left open and one of the dogs was able to escape. read more

Nice park with a couple large soccer fields small and big dog park in a pretty cool skate park Starbucks right around the corner plenty of parking pretty busy on the weekends read more

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Overall: 3 I have been here a couple times to walk my red nose pitbull. Because my pitbull is full of energy and pretty big, I tend to come sometime after 7 or 8pm. During this time the dog park is dark and alone. This is the perfect time to bring your dog if they aren't ready to be around other dogs. It is also a perfect time to bring your dog and let them run either in the big dog area or in the smaller dog area. Both dog areas are fenced. The smaller dog area has more grass than the larger dog area. The dog park is lighted by the skate park that is about 50 yards from the dog park. Therefore, it is visible but recommend bringing a flashlight or using your flashlight on your phone if you require more lighting. Overall it is a nice park and I would recommend it if you are in the area. It is a very popular location so expect there to be a lot of people a different times throughout the day. read more

Review for the small dog park only: The condition of this park has greatly declined since the last time I visited. (I go to the Bradshaw dog park these days). There are so many weeds everywhere and debris scattered around as well. My dog is the only small dog here on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. what a shame. I guess there is not enough budget money to hire a maintenance staff. read more

Granite Regional Park - The "lawn" consists mainly of weeds and dead spots. - Parks Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place has a really cool dog park. It has a huge area so my dog can take off running at full speed and I don't have to worry about him. They have a few kiddy pools for the dogs to drink and play in and a little track if you want to run while your dog runs too! This was my second visit to the park and I think I will have to keep coming back. All of the people who come here have been so nice, welcoming and helpful. My dog and I may have to make this one of our frequent spots. The only downside... No doggy bags. read more

After taking Hazel to Partner's park one too many times, we swore off dog parks. She always left totally stressed and wanting more human attention than when we arrived. But then Yelpers pointed out the proximity of Granite Regional Park to my house and suggested I try it. So I did. Instead of the rolling hills at Partners, Granite Park is a large flat area of decomposed granite with an expanse of green grass to the side. This actually works out well because I can clearly see if I'm about to step in dog poop or not if I avoid the grassy area. It's also large enough that dogs can settle into an area with like-minded dogs and avoid pups they aren't getting along with. The people here generally seem very friendly and are aware of their dogs doings. The crowd was diverse--everyone from moms with strollers, to indie guy playing guitar, to scary-but-nice biker guy. The dogs are diverse too--little puppies and little yappy dogs up to big, giant dogs. But again, mostly very well-behaved. Actually, husband and I were noticing that while Partners has dogs that are sometimes scary aggressive, the most annoying thing about dogs at Granite is that they are ALL humping each other. Like non-stop. There is a whole lot of love goin' 'round, and while it's way better than aggression, our dog happens to be a prude and *hate* getting humped. So we end up spending a lot of time fending off doggy advances. read more

I come here often. It's filled with an unusual amount of those strange dog people but they are easily avoided and usually band together. One extra strange leader was offended when he ordered me to go with his group on some walk outside the park and I didn't follow. The leader who I've spotted a number of times must have mystical powers because the whole park emptied and followed him. I had Jonestown flash backs. More importantly it's a wide open space for the dogs. Biggest problem is that the cult people insist on dumping hundreds of gallons of water near the the fountain which turns into a big nasty dirty muddy smelly river. I'll never understand. The plastic kid pools get so nasty that I flip them over when the cult leaders aren't watching. Bottom line: good for the dogs and come for the dogs because it's a DOG park and stay away from the strange star trek people. If you want to socialize go to a people park or a bar or something. read more

Ugh...I hate this dog park. It's dry, there's no shade, and it's all that sandy gravel stuff! I've also noticed that dog owners that frequent this place are very cliquish and don't welcome newcomers very well. I'd rather drive 20 minutes to Land Park. read more

Update based on my last visit. Good things about this dog park: dad can stay with pup while mom runs laps around the park on the track. Very nice! On the holiday weekend there were a ton of dogs running amok, and Bella got a good chase scene or three. She sparred with a giant poodle and a yellow lab, simultaneously, and got them plus another dog to chase her in circles around the park. Very fun! This place has lots of seating. Humane for the humans. Bad things: We like going here in late afternoon so the sun is going down, because there is very little shade. Not so humane for the humans, or the dogs. The baby pools for the dogs are old and cracked, and I'm now positive that Bella's major injury requiring 8 staples resulted from the cracked sides of the baby pools. I hate to complain, because three pools are better than no pools for the dogs (Bella likes to get under the water and swim around in circles with her head completely underwater), but when all three pools are cracked and have razor sharp hard plastic edges poking out in all directions, it not only presents hazards for the animals, but also makes the water drain out so the pools are essentially worthless. And dangerous. read more

Small dog area OVERRUN with thorny thistles, weeds and fox tails!! It s AWFUL. This is not a park - this is a dump. For the small dog area at least. Where in the world in the maintenance for this place? You would think if money is an issue the county could bring out a group of community service workers and get this place cleaned up in one afternoon! Especially considering what a trip to the vet costs when your dog gets a foxtail up his/her nose! Why build this and then let it fall into such a mess? C'mon now. I'll be more than happy to update my review if they send out a cleaning crew. There are nice benches, but who would want to sit there while their dog runs through weeds? The thistles are over a foot tall right now. Despite what others have said, the 2 other people I encountered here were nice and had friendly dogs. One star for the Big Dog area which is huge dirt area great for throwing balls, etc. That space seems more popular, and has more users than the small dog area. There was lots of activity at the skate park next door. But my dog doesn't skate. On the other hand, the soccer fields nearby are impeccably maintained. Those are 5 star. It was dusk, so I ended up walking my dog over to the green soccer fields and letting him run there (don't freak out - he didn't poop on your gorgeous grass). It's not fenced, but we had it all to ourselves and I didn't have to worry about getting thorns or fox tails out of his paws. We were both much happier there. read more

I am updating my review with one stipulation: LEAVE NOTHING IN YOUR CAR!! We were broken into (window broken, my purse was hidden under a blanket in the back seat, which means someone was watching me put it there). It is VERY common to see broken glass in the parking lot. After a hiatus not coming here, we finally gave in, since it's the closest dog park in the area where we don't have to fight rush hour traffic! I'm glad we gave it another shot. There's actually a tight community of dog owners here, who are welcoming to new and friendly dogs and people! The park has undergone some great changes: more green, a nice seating area, and some shaded areas. Be aware that there CAN me muddy areas (those of us with mud and water loving dogs are all too aware). Like any dog park, there can be irresponsible pet owners who don't clean up after their dogs, but there are almost never hostile dogs there. If there are, the regulars do not allow it to continue. It is very common for small dogs to be present in the large dog side (which my dog and I love), because of the lack of aggressive dogs here. Come a few times, talk to some people, and you'll quickly be integrated into the "regular" scene! read more

Home of Sac Utd soccer club. 1 turf field, Dog Park, skate park, pond for fishing (small bass and catfish). Large grass area with 3 full size soccer fields. Large picnic area. Great place to bring the family... And dogs. :) read more

I've taken my dog to 15+ dog parks in the Sacramento area ranging from Folsom to East Sac to Carmichael to downtown, and this is definitely my favorite one so far. I love the terrain here and the combination of grassy areas and sandy areas (even though my dog will always find the most muddy, messy area to play in haha). My dog absolutely loves it here and the other dog owners who come here are super nice and friendly unlike a lot of the parks I've been to. The only downside is that there are no poop bags provided, so be sure to bring your own! There's a great doggy water fountain that was very clean. My dog and I will definitely be back soon!!! read more

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You know what the best part of this park is? There is a Starbucks drive-thru right up the road. Hells to the yeah. I love Granite Regional. Klaster loves it even more. Great place to bring the pups, everyone seems great about watching their animals and ensuring things are ok. The fencing is pretty awesome, I can relax inside this dog park without knowing he'll run like a madman if he sees a way to get out. They have a little sprinkler, a wading pool...thank you for doing this, Sacto! read more

My dog is a huge fan of this part so I guess that makes me a fan too. I've primarily been going to Partner park but was turned off by the lack of accessible clean water and the aggressive dogs at the park. Sure there are hoses and emptied paint buckets for the water, but dogs love to stick their feet into the water buckets and it's become a point of constant annoyance for me to have to empty and refill the paint bucket anytime my dog wants clean water. I tried Granite and was SO happy to see that they have a doggie water fountain. Plus they have actual benches and shade for the humans. Another star. They also have kiddie pools for the dogs. Yay! What I dislike though is all the gravel and dirt. When my dog chases after balls, there is literally a dust cloud that follows her and for a period of time, I think a hose broke or something because the grassy area was flooded. This resulted in a lot of screaming from me for her to leave that area alone and of course, a lot of dog baths. But all in all, it's a pretty nice setup and owners tend to be pretty friendly. Best of all, this place really tires the doggie out. read more

I don't know what happened to the dog park but it appears to be a completely unmaintained apocalyptic wasteland. It looks like maybe it flooded and then was taken over by geese and ducks. Poop and that green stuff (duckweed) that floats on the surface of ponds everywhere. The part that wasn't disgusting was completely overgrown with weeds. Yet the skatepark and soccer fields look normal. read more

This park is the new kickit spot for me & my dog & we are both so excited & grateful to have discovered it! It's way better than the one in midtown. It's super spacious with a huge variety of dogs & always meet friendly dog owners to talk to. We've gone early on the weekend & during the week in the evening & each time has been a success. There's a nice parking lot, Starbucks drive-thru on the same block, kiddie pool, shaded areas, plenty of seating, and equal amounts of small dogs & big dogs playing in the same area. We love it here! read more

Great dog park. Went on a Sunday, and there was a great mix of dog breeds and sizes. Lots of room for my Boston to run around! Everyone was really friendly. Beware!...Don't wear white or your sundays best, as you will probably get a bit dusty and dirty. read more

I might come another time, in the AM. This is my second time here. Too many young people out smoking weed and whatever. The police should be around area. The layout is nice but not really impressed for a state park. read more

Granite Regional Park - A hangout place for teens and smells of weed! Skaters that aren't using those in the park but the parking lot. - Parks Near Me - Sacramento, California

So I'm just gonna cut straight to chase. I've been skating at power inn for 9 years.. I have such a love hate for this place I didn't know what to rate it. You get some weirdos every now and then. Make sure to bring water, their water fountain works but isn't the best. Great skatepark. read more

It's good place but I walked by lake today full of Dog pups very dirty I was planning to come back and do bbq by lake but I don't want to come here for So hopefully people clean after there dogs read more

Brought my 11 month old husky to the park. There were alot of dogs but we had been to dog parks before so I didn't think anything of it. Immediately from entering a group of dogs came over to sniff my dog. They were all aggressive and followed my dog looking for a fight. None of the owners came over to help, till the dogs were on top of my dog. I tried my best to remove my dog but could not get into the crowd of dogs. Finally one of the dogs owner came over walking slowly, which at this time I was pulling collars on any dog in attempt to free my dog so I could grab him. Will never go to this dog park again. None of the owners cared that their dogs were being aggressive. read more

Dog Park Review I like this park because there is a separation between the small/shy dogs and the big (25+ lbs) dogs. The two sides have both grass and dirt/gravel. They also have water fountains, benches, plastic lawn chairs and shade umbrellas. People at this park are generally very nice. The people who use the park bring and leave balls, chew toys and poop bags. They have even organized park clean-up days to pick up litter and remove weeds. But sometimes the City park people do their own clean-up days and all the toys and extra water dishes get tossed. It's kind of lame. But the park itself is my favorite dog park to bring my pup. read more

Great dog Park. I like it better than the one in midtown and the Land Park one. Literally nobody knows about the running path here either. It's nice; about a 1.4 miles all around the soccer fields, skate park, and around the dog park. Not much shade however. Good place for intervals if you are sick of the (almost nonexistent public) tracks in Sac. read more

This place is not cool. Brought Bailey here because Glennbrook is closed for repairs. #1 there is barely any shade #2 no grass #3 tons of foxtails #4 poor watering system. We went on a 90 degree day and there were actually quite a few dogs there. Bailey loved playing with them, but quickly was hot due to the lack of shade. They did have a puppy pool (filled with mud) so I kept trying to use it to cool Bailey off. We didn't stay long and came home to give her a cold bath to cool down. Dog park just seems like an after thought. read more

Beagle Loves this dog park. Or so she tells me...but when we get there she usually stays at my heel (I have NO idea why I can't get her to heel other than at the dog park!). Kids like to bring their bikes and ride around while I chill out with Beagle. Nice skate park- sometimes I sit in the parking lot for a minute to watch boys hobble back to their cars. I've witnessed a woman coming back to her car to find her belongings gone....it's sad- make sure you lock up and keep anything of value out of sight. She had her wallet in the side of the door (someone must've been watching her). This was around the holidays...I went back more recently and saw there was fresh windshield shatterings in the lot. This is happening mostly right in the middle of the lot, furthest away from view of people at the skate park or dog park. I try to park as close to the side walk as possible so I can see my car... Dusty, muddy...all of that! Also..I should mention for any of you fishing fans, I hear this is a secret hot spot for some locals in the area. I have a friend who, if is unlucky any where else, comes here on his way home just to get at least one bite. Also...did some marathon training here before- you can run up all the way behind the soccer fields...just follow the path that runs outside of it up the gravel road. Beware of ticks when it's hot and MOSQUITOS at dusk. All in all...something for everyone! read more

Not a fan. There are never small dogs there to play with our little one. The small dog area is covered in stickers and thorns. All of the people we have met so far were either rude or inattentive to their dogs. It looks like a nice park, but it is poorly maintained and far from the neighborhoods. read more

This soccer complex is conveniently located right off of Power Inn Road and Highway 50. There are 10 traditional grass fields (u10) and 2 turf fields. There is plenty of parking in the three lots surrounding the fields. The drawbacks are the lack of decent bathroom facilities and the uneven grass. The park only had port-a-potties available. This can be tough for long soccer days. Luckily, there is a drive thru Starbucks located just south of the fields. To the south of the soccer fields there is a dog park and skate park. The north end of the park has concrete picnic areas. This is the home field for Sacramento United Soccer Club. read more

Nice place to relax and everybody is cool,accept the dude with the blind Lab and that amazon thing of a dog named Jed. read more

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I love this dog park and more importantly, my dogs love this park. It's larger than the other parks we have gone to and even when it's crowded there is ample space for the pooches to peruse. Like others have said, it can be pretty dirty but what else would you expect? It's like one time I went there and a dog jumped up on me and got me all muddy. The owner was real apologetic and my response, "don't come to a dog park if you don't want to get dirty." read more