My husband and I bring our two dogs (Shepherd mix and Corgi) to the off-leash area, and generally have a very nice time. The dog park is separated into two areas, one for small dogs (under 30 lb) and one for bigger. Seems like there are far more people in the small dog area, generally speaking.
There are a few picnic tables, but it would be nice to have more, and the poop-bag dispensers are always empty, so bring some baggies with you. The grounds are pea gravel with a few cement walkways, which my dogs are still getting used to. The dog fountains are nice, but my dogs are iffy about drinking from the community tubs so I always bring a dish of my own.
On the plus side, the other dog owners I meet there are very nice people, and it's a great opportunity to socialize your dog and get some extra exercise. Reid park is a fair bit nicer, but this one is much closer to my house, so it's good enough for usual Saturdays. read more