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.

This is a nice park close to the ocean and great to get a nice walk in. Very clean and not a lot of…read morepeople.

Great park and lawn for a concert! This park is a short walk over from my place in Monterey…read more Throughout the year, the City of Seaside puts on wonderful events here.

Not necessarily the greatest of parks, but there is one fairly appealing perk... Park size is just…read moreunder 2 acres, but when you reserve/obtain a permit, it's ALL YOURS... Basically, a private park (at least BBQ/Picnic Table-wise), with all the standard bells & whistles... The rest of the park is up for grabs for visitors, though during our visit, drop-in's were relatively scarce. There's a fairly decent size field to play ball/Frisbee, or whatever... One level up from the picnic area is a full-sized basketball court. Up further is a kiddie-playground & just across the way (via a private walkway, adjacent to Archer) is another kiddie playground off Hoffman St. No porta-potty, though (another plus) as there is a fully functional & CLEAN, unisex restroom (sans paper towels, but does have a modern hand dryer). Considering you're at the top of McClellan Ave., in certain areas you can actually see Monterey Harbor from a distance (as well as feel the cool ocean breeze). Some items required securing to the table as it did get a bit windy at times. The breeze though? Brrrrrr... I used to live in this area wayyy back in the day & assumed I could get by in a short-sleeve T... Nope... After about 2 hours, I jumped in the car & took the short drive down to Lighthouse (corner of Prescott, across from Gianni's Pizza) & picked up a sweater from OTB Surf Shop. Yes, I probably could've gotten by & roughed the cold, but (subconsciously), I think I just wanted to visit the old surf shop at its newer & larger location... Ahhh, memories... All-in-all, it was fairly sufficient/adequate. Not entirely blown away, but having the VIP feel of our own personal park/bbq/picnic tables was a definite & obvious plus. Park as a whole was clean & relatively well-kept. They're literally a hop, skip & a jump away from Cannery Row as well which is another plus... Being at the top of this hill though with the typical overcast sky & chilly ocean breeze had us looking like a family of Eskimo's fairly quickly. That being said, don't forget your jackets! Biggest negative I'd say is the placement of the playground in relation to the picnic area. If you have younger kids, you'd definitely need to supervise as they'd literally be out of site/earshot. (though that's what Grandparents are for) ;-)

This is a brand new dog park in a nice area near the hotel we were staying at this week so we…read morestopped here to try it out. Because it's new, the fencing and tables and landscaping are all in good condition. But this park is lacking a lot. The first thing we noticed when we entered is that the gates do not latch, they are push gates. This is very unsafe as large dogs could easily push through and then let other dogs out. They are also slow closing gates which allows the dogs more time to run in and out. The park is on the corner and there is street traffic. This should be remedied immediately for the safety of all dogs using this park. Second, this park had no water available for the dogs! No water bowls, no hose or pools, not even a spigot to run water out of people who had their own receptacles with them. There is zero water available. I don't understand how a dog park gets built with no water station. The park is entirely sand and cement and while sand may possibly be better for some larger breeds joints, it is a very poor material to choose for a dog park. Sand holds in heat and can burn dogs paws on a hot day . It also holds bacteria . For us, it was noticeably messy and is definitely not good for dogs and people prone to slipping. While we were visiting the park, someone from an animal rescue dropped off about a dozen used balls and a frisbee. While that seems more like dumping to me, I hope it's an indicator that the community likes this park and that it will be used and treasured and in that spirit, I hope that they will come together to remedy some of the issues that the designers clearly did not care enough to think through or address. As aesthetically lovely as the park looks, we would definitely not bring our pup back here.

This is a great park. It is so clean. There is shade water and a place for owners to sit. The latch…read morecoming in and out is made so that there is a waiting area so if a dog got out, they couldn't get out of the whole park I think it's a great park Sand is so much nicer than wood chips and grass, especially when picking up dog poop. The area to run is huge. If your dog finds a good friend they definitely get their energy out.

Very quiet and beautiful park for gatherings. Bathrooms are clean. I was there for a wedding and…read moreamphitheater is directly across from bathroom (not great for pictures of the ceremony). Covered area is spacious for eating.

Attended my niece's wedding here in May! Perfect environment! Reception under the pavilion was…read moreperfect. It actually was a little hot! Everything was clean!

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!!

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.