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

Residents only is stupid, if not illegal! I am a resident of Monterey County. I pay MoCo taxes. The…read moresign says CSUMB residents only. I guess I'm obliged to go out and buy a CSUMB sweatshirt to wear while taking my dogs, two Havanese rascals not yet enrolled in the Uni, but who knows, they can enroll next year! Meanwhile, this is offensive. Excuse my outrage.

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

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.

This is my first time here, and I think this is a great dog park! Even, open spaces for the pups to…read morerun, lots of benches for the for parents, and nice drinking fountains for both! I've only been here this one time so far, so based on this experience it is a 4.5 - 5 star dog park. All the owners today were very responsible with their dogs.

My dad and I took our year-old Belgian Malinois here. Parking is in a dirt lot, but there are…read moreseparate spaces for big and small dogs and they have plenty of room to run. There were dog bags available and a drinking fountain as well. The best part, though, were the other dog owners we met. We met four or five pup people, and they were attentive, friendly, and kind. Our fur folk had a blast!

We loved this spot! We visited Lynn "Rip" Van Winkle Open Space with our two dogs and had such a…read moregreat time. It's a beautiful, peaceful area with lots of trees and trails to explore, and our pups absolutely loved being able to adventure with us. It was the perfect place to enjoy some fresh air, get a walk in, and spend time outdoors together. We especially appreciated that it's dog-friendly and even has designated off-leash hours. Such a hidden gem in Pacific Grove! We'll definitely be back with our pups.

So Pacific Grove is a very cool little town. I happened upon this space on a costal road trip with…read moremy dog, and fell in love. This open space has trails for miles and off leash hours! The one thing I would be careful of, is that during the off leash hours, people still come (without dogs) to run the trails. If you have a protective dog like I do, just be aware that a random man could pop out of no where running towards you. He might just be using the space as it's intended, but your off leash dog may get scared and bark at him to not run at his mommy. Just something I encountered. I notice that a lot of men like to use off leash dog trails as their personal running trails. Not sure if they like testing the restraint of dogs, or they don't care that certain hours and spaces aren't really meant for them, and while they have the luxury of running free anywhere, our dogs only have the option to run free in certain places...but it's really becoming a thing everywhere we go, and unfortunately this space is no exception.

This was the first time that I had been to this dog park Now…read morewe were alone there were no other dogs there But Bella had a great time, running sniffing and exploring all the new areas of the dog park It's worth going and getting a key you just need to bring your rabies certificate go down to the city of Del Oaks and get a key

Perfect park for the fur babies! Lots of shade, water and grass! There are two enclosed areas to…read moreuse.

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.

Staring deeply into your eyes and waving three fingers slowly across your field of vision: "This is…read morethe dog park you've been looking for..." This is a gorgeous dog park; it's the best I've ever seen. + Fenced in area for small dogs with a wading pool, doggie drinking fountains, fire hydrants, lush green grass, covered seating and open seating for humans, and an airlock-style double gate system to prevent accidental escapes +Free bags for dog poo available. Bring your own if you can though. + The people who come here are awesome. Everyone is cool, kind, and takes care of their dogs. + There's an enormous fenced in area just for big dogs. There's big trees that kids enjoy climbing. + Theres a respectable sized duck pond with a little trail loop to walk around it. + There's a nice playground for kids just past the dog park. + There's plenty of parking. + Apart from the dog stuff this is a great, safe area where people hang out, barbecue, and spend time with friends. What's not to love?? People come here from all over. A guy I was taking to there today drives from Almaden valley every other day. Pet stores for miles around tell people to come here because it's the best place for dogs. Bring your fur babies here! They will love it!

Love this park- there's a lot of grass to walk your dog in/around and the separation for big and…read moresmall dogs is much appreciated. Only thing is there is a LOT of bird poop in the nearby grass so be careful if your dog likes to roll around. There are also a lot of gophers here, which the dogs often fixate on so be aware so that your dog doesn't get bitten or scratched! This dog park is a little less lively compared to some parks up north, so sometimes we just stay for a short while. This dog park definitely has a small town feel to it- it seems like most of the community members here know each other, and they are usually friendly and inclusive. Interesting note though- on a couple occasions, I've talked with dog owners who suddenly get into politics unprompted and I found that to be a bit awkward lol Most people are good about watching their dogs here and picking up after them, and it seems generally well-maintained.

The dog park itself is great. Cleaned often, well maintained, and large…read more There is a fun crew of dogs and owners that come on the weekday evenings. We try to pop in once a week. Unfortunately this dog park has a disproportionate number of inconsiderate owners compared to other parks in the Monterey Bay. Many unfixed, unvaccinated, untrained, and aggressive dogs that will attack or hump your dog repeatedly. I came with a friend last summer and both our dogs picked up a respiratory/eye infection. Because of this, you'll often find people walk their dogs on the track instead of using the dog park. I usually do this unless I recognize the dogs at the park.

I've been going to this park with my German Shepherds for about a month now. I've never had any…read moreissues with aggressive dogs in other parks like Gilroy or Morgan Hill. There is a large portion of dogs in this park which are not spayed or neutered. For the last week I've had nothing but trouble with other dogs attacking my dogs. Today I had a person upon my arrival warn me that their female was not friendly with other females. If you have to warn someone about your dog then you don't belong in a dog park. Sure enough the dog attacked one of my dogs. If your dog isn't fixed it is not a good idea to bring them to a dog park. The chances of altercations increase. I won't be going back to this park any longer. I'll drive the extra time to go to Gilroy which has a much better quality of non-aggressive dogs.

My Husky has a great time during his 3 week stays while I'm on vacation overseas. Even though I…read moreprovide his food, if any stomach issues arise, they are quick to alert me via text. With pumpkin and/or probiotic options available, I am confident that things are under control without the need of a vet's visit. And with a wash on his final day, my Husky bounds home clean & fresh!

My two rescue pups have been going to Dogwood consistently since July. I started them at once…read moreweekly and progressed to multiple times weekly in prep for boarding them for a long weekend and a house remodel. The loving care and commitment from the staff was evident from the start and has remained just as strong 4 months later. Both of my dogs absolutely LOVE being at Dogwood, and I greatly appreciate the staff. They are hardworking and dedicated to their work, warm and positive, want all dogs to be comfortable and have fun, and they are timely and professional with their communication. The facilities are beautiful, and kept clean and odorless. The outside play areas are attractive and well-maintained, and there's plenty of space. I recommend touring and asking questions to get an idea of how fantastic the place is and to see if it's a right fit for you and your dogs. Knowing all of this and that my dogs are receiving attentive, personalized care helps me relax and not be concerned about them during the day so I can focus on other things that need my attention right now. Thank you, Dogwood! You are amazing!!