I love this dog park. I just read a post that a persons chiiuwaa died from a German shepherd bite…read more Why would you put a small dog in a large dog area. I feel safe and happy here and so does my dog

Earlier this year, I went over to check this park out, My first and last experience at this dog…read morepark. After 30 minutes there I had to pick 24 stickers off her. Against my better judgment, I did go back because a friend wanted to check it out. This time we found a sign stating CSUMB residence only. We Live 10 miles away and are Monterey County residence, but not CSUMB residence. I called the number on the sign and was told residence only.

Nice location and safe. The park is in good condition and well kept. The variety of slides are good…read morefor all ages. Also, basketball courts, dog, park, volleyball, picnic tables, and restrooms.

Nice park, but I never use it because of the "no trespassing military only" sign. Today I'm here as…read morea guest, but I live locally and feel sad that I can never bring my son here unless as an invited guest. Minus one star for excluding the general public and the scary sign.

What a great park, so much fun for the lil ones & the older kiddos…read more Nice park to play at & have a snack, plenty of places to sit.

What gift to the community! Everything about this park is wonderful from the large owl play…read morestructure to the swings and climbing equipment. I love all of the wood! My grandkids had a fabulous time and we are already looking forward to their next visit so we can come to this park again.

I feel like I would rate this park higher if I had a big dog, because the large dog area looks very…read morenice, almost like a walking path and it seems a lot of people use the large dog area. Unfortunately I have a smaller dog and the small dog area is quite small. Not many people seem to come to the small dog area and I don't blame them. Although there is some seating and some shade, there is no grass and not a lot of room to run. Parking is convenient as the park is on a corner so street parking was available when we arrived. This park was ok, but I probably won't come back; the beach is just too close to use this park again.

came to Monterey for vacation and needed to have my dog release some energy…read more I have to agree with a few dog parents about the small dog area being small compare to the big dog area. So if you have a Great Dane this is THE park!!!! Other than that it's super koo. You can actually picnic here

This is Bob the Schipperke's 139th dog park. Bob is a dog who has traveled the USA and visiting dog…read moreparks, but Santa Cruz county is home. For a county park this is a good, single section, "all dog" park. It has a good double gate, water, bags for dog cleanup, and a trash can. Parking is good, and the location is away from the main roads which is always a plus. It has one big tree for shade, and a child's playground nearby. The tractor gate (single gate that is extra wide for tractors) is locked (as it should be). Bathrooms are nearby, and scenery is fantastic. The local Spreckles Boy Scouts did a great job! We visited on 3 April 2024, a quiet Wednesday afternoon. Others were here before we popped in. Will come here again.

Nice all dog park. It doesn't have a small size dog park, hence the all dog park title. Has…read moreeverything a dog park needs, fence, double gate, water, bags and wood bark. It's big enough for dogs to run, but a little too small to play disk in. Easy to throw it out of the dog park with the tailwind. Bathroom and playground near by so the entire family, four legged included can go and enjoy the park for the day.

I love taking my dogs and kids to this park. I have never had anyone else there when we go which is…read morehelpful with the kids and dogs. The park is really big. Everyone seems to keep it clean. There isn't any water or dog bags, but there are garbages and a shovel. I believe last time we went there were bowls too. The only issue I have is that you have to park across the street and walk down a "hill" which can be difficult with a double stroller and two ding dong dogs. ' Another thing -- my gps took me to the wrong area the first time so I had a really difficult time finding this place.

I like fort ord community dog park. It's neat and well kept. The only thing is that there is rarely…read moreanyone else there. If you come here bring your own water. I don't mind doing that for my dog and your dog too.

There is limited parking spots for this open space and no bathrooms. There is a garbage can, which…read morewas appreciated. This is a beautiful area to walk your dog, and we met many dogs along the way. We found out that it's not a great place to bring a stroller because of all the tree roots. You cannot walk very far in any one direction because you will come upon a road on all sides of the area. And yet, it is still possible to lose your way because there are many paths, and they are all unnamed. Also, there are no signs to direct you. (I saw another review mention trail markers, but I did not notice them.) I am embarressed to say that I got turned around and thought our car was one way when it was actually the opposite way; this was a rare occasion in which my husband was right. LOL.

Lynn Rip Van Winkle Open Space is one of my all time favorite spots in the Monterey area to take my…read morepups and go walking! The trails wind through lush, dense greenery that makes you feel like you're walking through a secret forest. The trees are everywhere, and they provide the perfect amount of shade for a nice afternoon hike. The best part is that it is extremely dog-friendly and my dogs absolutely LOVE it here! Not only are dogs welcome, but they can roam off-leash as well! It is never super packed and it's such a peaceful trail to get in nature, yet its so close to the city! Parking nearby is usually available, though it gets busier on weekends. I honestly can't say enough good things about Lynn Rip Van Winkle Open Space! It is on my must-go-to places if you are in the Monterey area, and if you are looking for a peaceful spot to go for a walk and take your dogs! Highly recommend!!

Took my two dogs here today. It's nice and shady great parking and ok facility. Lots of tall grass…read morewith foxtails. Bark covering dirt. Secure fence on both the small and big dog fenced areas, trees, benches for humans. Too bad people don't pick up their dogs' poop. Watch where you step. Trash cans on site,

This park could be so great. The views of the lake are really lovely. But the park itself needs a…read morelot of improvements. 1) There's no fresh water provided. This is pretty standard at every other dog park. Why would you not have a faucet and some bowls available? 2) The park doesn't seem to be maintained at all or at least not frequently. The trash can was completely overflowing, and there was a ton of old dog poop all over the park. Weeds were growing up in several spots through the wood chips. 3) The wood chips. Wow. There's a lot of them. For the big dogs, I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to navigate, but smaller dogs would have difficulties wading through such a thick layer of substrate. My sheltie did not look particularly comfortable as she tried to walk through it. 4) Other reviews have commented on this as well, and I have to agree. There is definitely a creepy element to the people who are hanging out in their cars next to the park. One guy was parked right next to the entrance to the small dog section, and he stared at us the entire time we were there. It wasn't pleasant. I really wanted to like this park, the location is so great and the view of the lake is really nice. But the park feels so neglected and forgotten. It wasn't enjoyable for me or my pup.

Nice park, clean and plenty of activities for children. Book van showed up while we were there too…read more State flag needs replacement though!

Love this park, great for walking, playing with the kiddos. They have bbq grills and a lot of…read moresitting areas plus a baseball park.

This is my go to boarding for my pup. She has stayed here multiple times, as long as 2 weeks or as…read moreshort as 3 nights. The staff communicate well, and care for your pets. My pet had allergies that we thought was only food induced. It was because of the Dogwood Staff and careful monitoring/observation did we find my dog also allergic to fresh cut grass. It took us a few stays to find out, but the staff helped us figure out this mystery. After each stay, I opt in to my dog receiving a bath. She smells amazing after, better than the other grooming location I bring her to. I know four other pet parents who were also satisfied with their service and brings their pets here as well. The requirements for your pets is clear and easy to follow. Initially, I was worried about my pet due to hearing horror stories at other boarding locations. BUT DOGWOOD RANCH, I always feel reassured that my pet is at her own vacation with caretakers that care about her. If I can give more than 5 stars I would!

Our dog loves staying at Dogwood Ranch. She comes home tired and happy and she looks great from…read moreall the great work the groomers put in. It is worth every penny to have a happy dog.