My partner and I are on a quest to visit every dog park in the Wasatch Front and this one was next on the list. It's not the closest to home (for us) but it is in a rather convenient location in Sandy near lots of residences, so it gets lots of love. There's a dedicated parking lot a short walk away from the entrance to the park. In fact, there are two separate areas-perhaps to segregate the large and small dogs. But the day I went, the park nearer to the parking lot was chained off. It's not uncommon to see that when the turf needs time to breath, but that area had no grass. So I'm not sure why it was closed. The side that was open was plenty large. There's a track that circles the park, with a play area on either side. Our dogs prefer to walk with us, venturing off the path to chase an interesting scent or to claim a tree as their own. Plenty of other dogs were chasing balls or each other in the middle area. It's so cute! Can I pet that dog? And that one? I appreciate that there is seating along the path for people to take a break. Benches or seats near trees where there is shade is ideal and they have a few of those. read more

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Sandy City Dog park is the first dog park I have ever taken my dog to and he is twelve years old! So he has missed out on a lot of fun at dog parks so I decided I would change that and spice up his life by trying out this dog park. It's gated so most people hang their dogs leashes up on the fence area before entering that way their animals can roam free. It gets hot but there is some shade and some picnic tables so people can meet up for doggy dates or picnics in the afternoon or evening. It stays open pretty late with the days being longer now that it is summer. It's a wonderful dog park with lovely dogs who are all usually fun, friendly, and safe dogs for everyone to interact with. read more

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Always a favorite... my dog enjoys his run here and I've enjoyed visiting with the other dog owners/lovers. Nothing fancy, but it suits its purpose. read more

Very nice park, friendly people, dogs. Responsible owners. Will definitely recommend this park.

Hurray, huzzah, and hallelujah for Sandy City and their ability to recognize the huge demand and benefits of a dedicated offleash dog park. You hear me? Huzzah, I say! I've been taking the pooch here since she was a pup, and I'm so very very thankful that this place exits. Sometimes a dog's just got to run free, and you don't always have time to run up to Memory Grove, Millcreek Canyon, or up to Forest Service or BLM land. So I'm pleased as pickles that Sandy has a dog park. The park is located just east of Jordan High School, perched near the rim of Dimple Dell, and tucked behind a residential neighborhood. It's not too terribly difficult to find, but I like that it's out of the way enough of thick civilization. There it sits as a giant, chain-link island in the sea of nothing. A beacon of barking. Originally there was just one part, but a few years ago they constructed an area connected to the original grass park that was pure bark and gravel. They closed the grassy area for rehabilitation (them dogs can tear up the turf and turn it into a muddy mess). The grassless area was once again closed once the original park was back in tip-top shape, and there it stays today. It's my understanding that once the lawn gets tired again, they'll swap back to the east side. But either way, your pup has a place to roam free. Although on the smallish side, I have not a complaint. There are several benches, rocks, and tables to sit on, or a cement walking path that circles the park. Parking is plentiful, and if anything it's too popular on really nice days. I've never felt overcrowded, but every so often I feel like we're at capacity. There are poop bags provided (for the love of sneakers will you please pick up after your dog?) and a drinking fountain that's on during summer with a basin for the dogs to lap directly from there. Expect to find a wide array of abandoned tennis balls scattered about. Make sure you read the rules before you go. There are important things to know about limits on numbers of dogs, poop, leashes, dogs in heat, kids, and liability. Be familiar and respect the rules for your own dog's safety and the safety of others. And now a massive rant: Hey, what would be a great idea to bring into a dog park? I mean, what would make this trip to the dog park a fantastic experience for me and my small children? Oh, I know! How about we bring a bunch of piping hot food wafting out the aroma of animal flesh into the dog park! Genius idea! I'm sure a bunch of dogs won't care about the COOKED MEAT I'm laying out on the table and will leave us alone, right? Seriously, folks, If you haven't thought through the idea of bringing food into the dog park and laying it out on a table for 20 dogs to smell, then you deserve every last kamikaze dog snout, tongue and snapping jaw that comes your way. If you're not smart enough to figure out that food + AN ENTIRE FENCED IN PARK FULL OF DOGS = a terrible combination, then you deserve the lesson that follows that equation. Don't. Bring food. To the dog park. You may be thinking, "Oh, I bet this guy's dog invaded somebody's food and that's why he's ranting about it." Wrong. Luckily, I've seen the rocket scientists bring their sacks of Mickey-Dees or KFC into the park and leashed my pup before it became a problem. But my day at park is done. I just sit back and watch the fried chicken come out of the bucket and the swarm of Pavlovian proofs zero in and go for the kill. Hey Captain Logic, don't yell at that guy's dog because it made your daughter cry about losing a piece of chicken. You expect an otherwise well-behaved dog to lie down when you break out the drumsticks in the middle of PARK FULL OF DOGS so you can have a pick-i-nic with your family? You made your daughter cry. When you lugged a bucket full of the Colonel's recipe into a FENCED IN PARK FULL OF DOGS, you made your daughter cry. The dog was just an innocent bystander. End of rant. Big thumbs up to Sandy for investing in this, and for continuing to maintain it. Its a huge asset to the community and a downright joy for dogs to have. read more

Sandy City Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Great dog park, I live close and it's convenient. Best times to go are early in the morning or before 5:30 pm. Being as more people after work come with their unsocialized dogs that will attack. Had a accident happen found out this owners dog has had several issues with other dogs but continues to bring the danger so go at your own risk don't want to see anyone's pups get hurt because of other ignorant owners. read more

I must've came in the wrong date for the grassy dog area because only the gravel area was open today. The parking lot is gravel and dirt and will get messy when coming in and out. Make sure you bring extra wipes for your dogs to clean off the mud. The area is completely fenced in, but it's just one big area. It's filled with dirt, gravel, loose rocks, and wood chips. All size dogs are allowed, not the aggressive ones. Unfortunately, some owners do not have common sense and allow their pets to come in. I witnessed this lady screaming at her 2 large labradoodles to slow down and sit. They were dragging her from the parking lot to get to the park. She obviously had no control of them so I grabbed Bob and left. Right after we left the gated area, they both double teamed and started play fighting with another small sized dog. It looked like an attack, but the lady said they are playing. I just won't take bob here again. There is a small walking trail right outside the dog park where I ended up taking bob on a stroll. There's plenty of joggers and bikers so make sure your pup is on a leash. read more

Sandy City Dog Park is hidden within a residence area. The "parking lot" is not paved and is very bumpy. There are two main fenced areas for the dogs to play in. One is just a plain dirt field with trees and benches around the edges of the park. The other fenced area is mostly filled with grass and rocks. It also has a paved path for walks. There are more areas to sit in the shade in the grassy fenced area than the dirt area because there are a lot more trees. One thing to keep in mind is that your dog can get VERY dirty when it rains, especially when it's in the bare dirt area of the park. The "parking lot" also gets very muddy because it's just an unpaved dirt lot. I mostly encounter bigger breeds of dogs there, but there are always a few small dogs. However, you have to bring your small dog with caution because depending on how aggressive the other big dogs are, sometimes the smaller dogs are chased or caught in between dangerous play fights. This park does not require a pass of any sort, like the Taylorsville Park does; however, this leaves the opportunity for any dog to join in on the fun, so sometimes owners with aggressive dogs will bring them in and you just have to be careful for the safety of your dog and others. The area is pretty clean. The park provides poo bags and water fountains for you (except I would not drink out of that...) and your dog. There are places to sit, and the fenced off areas are reliable with no breaks within the fence or openings for your dog to escape. read more

Sandy City Dog Park - My husky enjoys roaming around this large gated area with his dog pals - Dog Parks Near Me - Sandy, Utah

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Friendly owners and friendly dogs! There's no real grass, and lots of rocks in the entire Center, but all the dogs are having a blast! read more

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I just moved to Sandy, and took my dog to this park a half dozen times. Every time we went, without fail, there was at least one poorly socialized, aggressive dog, with an owner who seemed oblivious to their dog's inappropriate behavior. My message to these dog owners: if your dog is snarling, showing his teeth, and snapping at other dogs, and you cannot or will not get your dog under control, you should not be taking your dog to the dog park. I've started taking my dog to the Draper City Dog Park instead, and haven't encountered any similar issues. Nor have I experienced it at any of the dozen or so other dog parks on the east coast where I've taken my dog. It's a shame that a few bad apples are ruining this park for everyone else. We'll stick to Draper for now. read more

Nice enclosed place for off leash dogs. People with dogs that are aggressive need to recognize that their dogs don't belong around others and leave instead of just saying there dog is "just vocal". The entrance can be a hazard for new dogs coming into 'a pack'. Bring an umbrella for shade! read more

Sandy City Dog Park - Gravel side - Dog Parks Near Me - Sandy, Utah

This is a great dog park I like the grass side where I can walk laps while my dog plays. The only criticism would be people that bring their aggressive dogs to the dog park. It's even worse that they won't leave even when they have to stop their dog from attacking other dogs repeatedly. If your dog doesn't play well with others, off leash dog parks aren't for you. If you can't clean up after your dog, off leash dog parks are not for you. read more

We really like this park! Super clean, easy access, can't complain

not even a dog park. no fenced area, i walked everywhere to find it so please trust what i'm saying!! people are playing with their dogs in the tennis courts. so don't waste your drive. thanks! read more

This dog park is amazing! Like the other reviews mention there are 2 sides, if you get the gravel side be sad because that side kind of sucks. The grass side however has more benches, lots of grass, and trees. I love that there is a doogie water fountain so you don't have to bring your own water. Also the majority of the people there are usually pretty friendly and understanding when my basset drools on them as they reach down to pet her. Mosty of the dogs are well trained or at least not aggressive, every once in a while you will get a dog that should be taken out of the park but usually the owners of such dogs are pretty clueless regarding dog park etiquette. Most people follow the rules and pick up the dog droppings which add to making and keeping the park nice. The city does a really great job with keeping up with maintenance of the park. read more

This is such a great dog park. There are two fenced in areas (grassy, gravel) that rotate being opened. My dog likes the grass area a lot more. The best time to take your dog is around 6pm. There are a lot of dogs around that time and they seem to have the most fun. read more

Great little dog park. Right by our house. right by some walking trails as well. Always fun to visit.

Came here with my bf and his dog. I have never been to a dog park before so it was nice to see what one looked like. I was surprised at how many dogs were there. Seeing that it was super cold outside and was also getting dark. They provide tiny trash bags for poop, a drinking fountain for your dog, benches, trash cans, and you can also walk your dog on the trail right next to it. read more

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I'm in the process of buying a home in Sandy and it tickles me to no end that my dog and I will be so close to this dog park. He's spent time there in the past, even with the need for us to commute, and he loves it! Having it just down the road will be such a convenience. I will not take that fact for granted since I know of folks who travel from as far away as Utah and Davis counties to let their dogs play in this park. As many others already mentioned, there are two sections for this dog park. Most seem to appreciate the grass portion, but I really don't mind spending time in the bark/gravel side since my dog seems to enjoy it over there. If a few weeks on the dryer half will preserve the grass portion, I'm game! It's nice to know water is on hand, should you not want to bring some, and although I am always keeping an eye on where my feet go, I've yet to step in a dog bomb. Owners, for the most part, seem to do a good job of trying to keep up with the deposits their dogs make. (Thank goodness!) I hope Sandy City realizes how much we love them for creating this wonderful amenity for us! read more

The Sandy Dog Park was easy to find and had a good sized area for dogs to run around in. There was mainly just a large grass oval area with a cement walkway around the perimeter and rocks separating the fence and the sidewalk. The place seemed to be fairly well taken care of, considering hundreds of dogs come through there a week. I liked how they had areas to sit down as well as tables to eat at if you'd like. There was also a drinking fountain at the entrance with a ground level drinking fountain for dogs to drink out of. It was nice to visit a place that was designed just for dogs to interact with other dogs, and to know that our tax dollars are going to parks like this that benefit everyone. read more

We've only been to the dirt field side so far, hoping the grass side opens soon, it would be nice to walk the paved path - and it looks like there's fewer un-picked-up poops to dodge on the grass side. The parking lot definitely needs attention. ...and sandburs are a problem! read more

Probably won't go here again. Had a blast many times until this man and his little baby dog decided to come into the park. He was carrying his yorkie like she couldn't walk. When he finally decided to set her down my dog came to sniff at her and this man smacked my dog. LITERALLY smacked my dog. They should've build this park into two different sections, big & small, so ignorant owners could stay away from the bigger dogs. Jeez. read more

Came on a Sunday, half the prof park was closed off! I think it would have been better for the dog and people if the whole thing was open and available. read more

Too small. Need an area for aggressive or big dogs and another side for smaller or older or less aggressive dogs. Have seen that work. And the creeps hanging around just outside the area? read more

I appreciate the attempt to create an off leash dog area by the city of Sandy, however the park doesn't work well for us. The grass side is nicely done, however the totality of the park is so small that's it's impossible to even throw a frisbee or ball for a retriever to fetch. People seem to like it to let their dogs off leash and then sit on their phones while ignoring their dogs/kids who both muzzle around in the rocks on the gravel side. The thing is, if you visit other cities you will find truly well designed and built dog parks which have acres to roam. With that in mind, no way this is a 5 star as it was apparently designed by non dog owners. Unfortunately this metro area stinks for dog owners relative to other cities, even substantially smaller cities, so take what you can get I suppose. read more

My husband & I used to take our dog here everyday, sometimes twice a day for about a year in 2013. We just moved back to the area & it's just not the same. We used to love coming here because we could sit and talk to other "regulars" and everybody knew what dog(s) belonged to who & would watch out for each other. Nowadays, owners are on their phones & not even paying attention to their dogs. The people (and dogs) are just not as friendly as before. It used to be a great place but not anymore... read more

This is a great park, however there are two HUGE problems: 1) If two dogs get into a fight, separate them and be done with it. There's no need to be condescending to the dog owners. I know its Utah and what people are like, but leave your arrogance and egos at home. You're not perfect and neither is your lame $3000 shitzu. 2) If your dog does happen to get into a fight, set up and deal with the situation. We just got back because a pitbull attacked our dog, the owner did jack sh*t, and yet people ran their mouths about how it was our fault. Now pitbulls aren't bad dogs, but if that dog, which has come after our dog on multiple occasions now, keeps badgering my dog and she defends herself its not our fault or our problem. read more

I LOVE this dog park! There are two sides that they switch between, a gravel side and a grass side. The grass side is my favorite but it's good that they give it "off" weeks in order to protect it and take care of it. It's nice to have a big fenced area for my dogs to play with other dogs. read more

Love to take my dog here. There is a grass side and a gravel side. My dog likes the grass side a lot more I think. Great area to let your dog off the leash and play around!! read more

We take our two dogs to this park two or three tomes a week. One dog is outgoing and makes friends easily with dogs and people. Our second dog is shy and needs to be encouraged to play. BOTH dogs LOVE this park and have socialized well. The owners let dogs play and interact, but control aggressive behavior. read more

Great place to take you dog. Lots of room to run and play... and you usually meet some other dog lovers there. They are making it bigger.. Come and enjoy ! read more

Nice fenced dog park in residential Sandy. Plenty of parking and large enough space for large and small dogs. It's all dirt and bark with some big rocks and picnic tables scattered around. It's close to where we live and we'll be going back. Our dog, Bruce, seemed to enjoy it as well. read more

I came here five days in a row while on vacation with my fur baby. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy the park very much. Every single day that we came, only the dirt side was open. Although the people and dogs there were friendly, and poop bags were provided, this side of the park is just filled with dirt, and lose rocks/pebbles. My fur baby had a difficult time trying to run and play on all the gravel. I even had a hard time walking across it! Dust would fly up everywhere and it was uncomfortable. It is just not an ideal nor convenient dog park. We only came repeatedly because my dog needed to relieve herself and would not do so at the hotels dog relief area. We cleaned up, and please make sure you do as well! read more

Sandy City is just finishing up a major upgrade to the parking area. The lot has been blacktopped with beautiful xeriscape landscaping around the parking area. The gravel side of the dog park now has a blacktopped oval walking path, and the interior of oval has clean pea-gravel placed in it. It is pretty world-class as far as I am concerned. read more

If you have ever had the opportunity to take you dog to any of the dog parks or off leash areas in Park City you would be ashamed of the postage stamp area provided to dog owners in Sandy. Sandy needs an area where the owners can walk or hike with their furry friends. Surely there is some area that can be put to use providing recreation for the whole family without standing in a dirt pit? Take a page from Summit County and find a space where we can get out an enjoy a trail! Too bad there is not a place in Sandy to go for a hike with my dog that is legal. Try Run a Muk park for a great experience. read more

I wish they'd open up the grassy side more often. It's way more pleasant and there's more shady spots for people and dogs. It's a decent sized park for dogs to run around and play. read more

There's 2 sides to this dog park, and the side I could access today was the gravel side. There was a schedule posted outside, evidently they switch which park is accessible (so both are not accessible at the same time) The grassy side looked super nice - paved walking path, grass. The gravel side wasn't much to talk about...there's a quasi path that you can follow if you like to walk while your dog plays like I do. The center part is all loose gravel. I left after only a bit, but on the plus side - this is right next to a park, I opted to go walk my dog here. read more

Great dog park. I have a little dog, 8lbs, and she loved it. Was a bit intimidated at first because of all the big dogs but everyone there was friendly and managed their dogs responsively. read more

Shame I won't be able to bring my dog back... Just too many dogs who are barely socialized (mine's socialized but isn't so great about listening... but at least she isn't intimidating other dogs and threatening to bite them)... I had wanted to simply play fetch but a couple of dogs made me nervous... read more

My dog has loved this park. But recently it's been closed for a few weeks now. Does anyone know when they are going to open it back up again? I know they closed it because another dog was attacked but didn't mention when they'd open it again. Anyone know? read more