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Happy Valley Park

4.4 (56 reviews)

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Perfect day to play!
Kaylie B.

Nice little park. Has lots of activity options. From tennis to basketball... soccer and baseball fields.... has a park for the kids and a nature walk. In the summer they have a splash pad area. All nice people in an upper class neighborhood. Don't have to worry about needles laying around

Abby W.

Neat.. :) Very awesome, as well as very inspiring too. I like it. Now, I have been to Happy Valley Park before, and I must say, I cannot find any more good and positive things to say about it. Basically, for one thing, there are all these ducks; they are so beautiful! Then, there is the labyrinth of railings. There are two paths, and they both have nice seats for people to sit on when they get tired of walking and want to rest their feet. (Personally, I think that is awesome.) Also, there is the fact that it means you get close to nature, and as someone who loves nature, that is something I take a liking to. Finally, I give Happy Valley Park two thumbs up, as well as five stars (although ten stars would be even better), and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes nature and taking nature photos, too. :)

Cynthia P.

I love this park, it has a skate area for the kids, soccer, baseball fields, ring toss, play areas and swings for the little ones, built in patio type walk ways that go into the woody areas as well as regular dirt trails, gazebos, bbqs, picnic tables, and a sand floor volleyball net not to mention the tons of grassy areas to just plop your blanket and just enjoy the day lounging! All these amenities and more and I'm probably forgetting something but what i come here for is the fabulous 3 gated in dog pens! Yes! They have 3 large enough to run your dog ragged with other dogs sized pens! Its broken down like this, the wood chipped pen is for the little pups like my Philip Fry and Oso which are pom yorkies (adorable). They also have a pen for the larger kids, 60lbs and up like my German shepard Cosmo (?Breed unknown still?). The 3rd pen is for the mixed weight cuties that get along with everyone! They also have plenty of doggies bags supplied around the park to pick up their messes and inside each pen they have water fountains for the dogs. I love this park but what i don't love is the parking. Could use more since this is a pretty busy park during certain times and days but otherwise its great!

Tara M.

My favorite dog park! The paths to get back into the park are all absolutely gorgeous, and the park itself is well-maintained. There are separate areas for dogs of different sizes, as well as a large common area. Each section is double-gated, so you won't be bombarded by eager pups as you enter. In my opinion, a dog park is as good as the dog lovers who frequent it... Happy Valley dog park always has the most friendly and attentive puppy owners who are diligent about making sure their dogs are having fun and minding their manners. We will definitely be back!

Large dog area
Crystal D.

I am glad I waited for visit two to write this review. In order to reach the dog park, you must either drive to the back of the park (follow the road) or you park in one of the front parking areas and walk. The first trip we had here was on the weekend and it was cloudy and we saw 1 other dog. We went on a weekday, and the entire park was full of families (soccer practice/playground) and a lot of dogs were playing. Not that this is a problem, however I like space to let me dog run and play and not be bombarded with alot of other dogs. There is a hike/bike trail pretty much around the entire park. There are multiple trashcans and poo bags stations. There are a few bathrooms (clean). The dog areas are a decent size (just not for the large neighborhood). There is one for small dogs and the other for larger dogs. A few benches and chairs to watch your dog play in each area. Each area has one sep. entry and double gates to avoid your dog running away. They both have grass/mulch and are clean. The 4 stars are for the lovely park itself. There are play areas for the family, a water play area when it is nice out, horseshoe stations, and multiple play fields. Even if the dog area is not HUGE, it is nice, clean, and big enough for him to play a little bit and then we take him for a nice walk around the park. If this is something your dog likes to do, I would check this place out.

Jessica R.

My dog and I loved visiting this park! The river walk is beautiful and seemed to go on forever. It was like our own personal labyrinth through a clean and green space. After that, we walked over to the off-leash dog areas and had a blast! The spaces are well-maintained and my mostly-white dog managed to stay pretty clean in damp weather thanks to a healthy spreading of bark chips on the ground. Will definitely be back when the weather warms up!

One of the boardwalks at the wetlands area of the park.
Amy K.

So many great things I can say about this park, and I suppose it is because it is dear to my heart. I grew up in Happy Valley. I played soccer at this park. My dad taught me how to play tennis on the courts here. In sixth grade, our teacher took us to plant small trees in the wetlands here, and now they have grown into big trees! It is a clean and happy park, which fits the location! While walking around, you can see kids playing sports, dogs running around in the dog park or skate boarders doing tricks in the new skate park. My personal favorite place is the wetlands area, but you have to look a little harder to find this secret spot. There are a series of long boardwalks and it almost seems dreamlike, especially on a foggy day. You will eventually reach a pond where you can observe ducks and maybe even ducklings. There are many other organisms living around these peaceful waters. Take the time to be silent and listen. You will be surprised with what you hear. The park has plenty of parking spots, water fountains and bathrooms, and is a great place to spend the day!

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8 months ago

This park is really accessible for younger parents. It's really large so you can go on walks and the playground is fantastic.

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This park has it all! Playgrounds for all ages, dog park, nature trails, and a splash pad! Love this park!

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Our dogs love this park, I particularly like that they have 3 different areas for the dogs. The trail is also nice.

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This nature park is somehow both beautifully maintained and not adequately maintained at the same…read moretime. Important to note that it is a 'nature park' and not a 'city park' which means fewer amenities (no playgrounds and only one restroom in the main parking lot at the Mather Road entrance) and most importantly, no pets or bikes. There are rules for a reason. There are multiple trails that connect to various neighborhoods and loop up to a Summit Trail, however we didn't get any views from the summit. I've started a hike from the Mather Road entrance and it is all up hill for the first stretch. Our most recent experience was better when we parked part way up the hill and started our hike off of SE Talbert Street to connect to the Park Loop Trail. Unfortunately, the posted signs about poison oak were accurate and the trails were covered in poison oak. And while the trails were easy to navigate, the plants are overgrown and crossing the path, so it is hard to avoid contact. I recommend a change of clothes and/or wet wipes to avoid getting poison oak from your stroll. The area is a nice option on hot or rainy days due to the canopy of trees, but not recommended for young children or those with mobility issues. It is a beautiful short hike and you feel away from it all, even though you are close to the city. The restroom was clean and there is shelter that can be rented for events.

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