Checked out Truitt Bark Park for the first time with our pup. The place was seemed clean and maintained, and had separate gated areas for small and large dogs -- which is always appreciated (especially by the big dog parents who know their pup doesn't realize he's 80 lbs). We didn't go in -- this was purely a socialization mission. Lobo stayed just outside the fence, observing the chaos like a wise old man watching neighborhood kids from the porch. And you know what? He crushed it. Calm, cool, and collected. Gold star. We don't plan on doing dog parks for play since he goes to daycare and thrives in a more structured setting, but if dog parks are your thing -- this one could be a winner. Clean, not overwhelming, and right next to the R Street Corridor, which means you can treat your pup to a full Midtown adventure after. Grab a walk, some sniffs, and maybe hit a patio if your dog's in a chill mood. Or do what Lobo did and just stand outside the fence like a refined gentleman, silently judging everyone inside. 10/10 outing. No paws were stepped on. No chaos ensued. We love to see it. read more

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A great dog park. They have one section for small dogs and another for larger dogs. Our dog lives loves it every time! read more

This place is good for dogs I take my girl here every weekend people r nice dogs r nice everyone cleans up after there dogs definitely recommend read more

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I love that this park exists, but as we've found more grassy park options we've visited here less and less. I love that it's in such a fun area of the city and that they have separate smalls and bigs areas. They also host different dog events throughout the year here. The dusty gravel here gets all over my dog's fur and he is picky about playing fetch when his ball starts to get gross. It also gets VERY hot when the weather is warmer as there isn't a lot of shade. Also the tracks are right next to the big dogs side and when it freaks my dog out. It is nice for a quick stop on a cooler day when you're visiting the local restaurants and, from my experience it is well kept. The dogs that like to play with one another vs. playing with balls seem to have a great time here. There's also seating for the humans. read more

Nice open space with plenty of seating. The small dog park has double gates so they can't sneak out. read more

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Parking here is impossible, but it's a smaller dog park that you can get in do your business and get out. People are friendly, but the parking doesn't make it worth the time. read more

A pawsitively nice doggy playground in Sacramento As a first timer to this dog park we found the surroundings clean in a spacious lot where our dog enjoyed the opportunity to really stretch her legs here. We have a small dog so she was able to run around without her leash inside the designated fenced small dog park area (small dogs up to 25 pounds). A separate play area is designated for larger dogs. I'm thankful that I've not seen any aggressive dog inside the park for the safety of all the dogs. The park is located in downtown Sacramento in the Midtown area property within the Brooks Truitt Park on 19th and Q Streets. It is near a light rail station but the noise didn't bother my dog at all when a train would pass by. This may be challenging for some dogs though. I love the larger-than-life B-A-R-K sign just outside the park. Review #2752 read more

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Today I was not in Sacramento and I drove my dog to 3 different dog parks trying to take her to play but they were all locked up and closed due to the anticipated rain over the next week. It made her very sad and made me miss being close to good dog parks. Truitt Bark Park is a good dog park in a central location. It has a small and large dog area, water, poo bags and clean seating. The play area is mostly cement walkway and dirt and although I would prefer grass, this works just fine. It would be great to have more shade and more parking but for the area, I think it's an awesome little park and I am super appreciative to have it here for all to use. read more

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Good dog park. Not a whole lot of selection in Sacramento for dog parks and this one is pretty nice comparatively. It's never too crowded or chaotic. Some people bring their timid large dogs to the small dog side so if you're annoyed by that I would wait for a less busy day to come. Owners can't be forced to pick up poop or segregate their dogs or anything because there's no one that gets paid to enforce that. It's a publicly accessible lot. Just reading the other reviews those seem to be "issues". Those are complaints for dog parks in general so just avoid them altogether if you don't like random poop. There's often free poop bags here but again that's up to you to be a responsible owner anyway, as you would walking your dog in your neighborhood. And yes it is a dirt lot. It is not mowed lawn. Again, *free public dog park* for everyone. They have water fountains for humans and dogs, benches, coverings, and random toys throughout the yard which is more than most dog parks offer. Use caution around homeless in the area as it goes with midtown basically always. Street parking is pretty easy to find. read more

This bark park has everything. It has big dogs, it has small dogs, it has barks, it has bags of dog poo. I appreciate this park and remember what used to occupy this space. read more

My favorite dog park to take my fur babies to. We go to the large dog park on the weekends. All of the dogs and owners that go to this park, at least during the time I go, are kind and considerate. You can tell they are all really dog people, and not just people that have dogs. It's nice to be around. My dogs are known by name, just as I know the dogs there (I'll admit, I know more of the dogs names than the owners) Everyone seems to know their dogs well enough to know playful vs aggressive, which is comforting as my Great Dane/husky mix can get a little mouthy, especially when he's playing. It's nice to know people aren't going to pull their dogs away when he's just trying to have fun. This is a great dog park and is in a great part of midtown. My dogs and I like to walk around the area after hitting up the park to look at the Victorian houses. There's also a wine bar across the street that is dog friendly which is fun! read more

Small park. Not really idea for anything more than relieving your pet if you're walking around in the neighborhood. Minimal on street parking. read more

I used to walk my American Eskimo to this park. The gates are secure so I can take his leash off and he can play with other dogs. There two separate sections of the park, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Aggressive dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and you must pick-up after your dog poop. There are small plastic bags abailable gor free and there's a water bowl when your dog gets thirsty. The people here do a much better job of cleaning up after their dog mess than the folks at the Bark Park in Citrus Heights do. My dog enjoyed himself but was tired after a short period of time and wanted to go back home. read more

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This dog park is all dirt. Which sucks. It can get very dusty. Also a lot of people do not clean up after their dog here which also sucks. It has the potential to be a great dog park but its not kept up well. It's really the only dog park in the central area of midtown so I would say that's the only reason it's ever busy! read more

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It's A nice neighborhood dog park. With that said, I wish people would follow the the size limitation in the area for small dogs under 25 lbs. Some owners seem to think that because their dog is friendly it's ok. Well it's not. Larger dogs can and do, trample on smaller 10 pounders like mine and it can be scary. It would be nice if it was monitored better by the city. read more

Cool dog park, went by earlier in an Uber and saw so many dogs (mini, small, and medium sized) and just had to come back to see. After a couple of hours only a few cute dogs had remained and you could see how excited they were to be there. Kinda wished my dog was with me cause he loves the attention and fun at all dog parks. :-) read more

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Not really a small dog park. Big dogs on both sides and when I asked about it, I got read the riot act! They told me big dogs always go in the small dog side. Doesn't seem fair for small dog owners whose dogs are fearful of big dogs. Parking is difficult. I will not go back. read more

So nice to have a close by park, but in the summer, without much shade, it can get hot for the humans. Also, being near a train, this park isn't the best for dogs sensitive to sounds. That being said, my dog has had some nice social time here. There's lots of room to run around, and I haven't seen it get too crowded. read more

I was really excited when I found out last year that a new dog park was coming to midtown, and I had high hopes for a fun and comfortable off leash play area for my pup. We visited Truitt Bark Park earlier today , and unfortunately it's not as exciting or enjoyable as we had hoped. Although the corner of Q and 19th street is now much easier on the eye, I feel like the developers focused and designed the park in the interest of the humans and not in the best interest of the canines. There are two separate area for large and small dogs and a nicely landscaped area with a wide walking path between the two. The walk area is a huge waste of space ! Both play areas are very small, especially for larger dogs. You can easily stand at one end of the park and toss a frisbee or ball and it would end up in the street! There's just not much room for dogs to really run free. They can merely walk and sniff. The developers could have easily made the off leash area bigger by eliminating some of the landscaping in between the two play areas. Besides the size of the play areas, I was very disappointed that there was no grass. Dogs love grass ! There was just a lot of brown dirt, gravel, and landscaping wood chips, with a few young trees. The dirt and gravel is hot, dusty, and harder on the paws ! We were there for less the 10 minutes and my black dog left a brown dog , covered in dust ! I can only imagine how dirty the park and all visitors will be once the rainy seasons comes along . I know people have concerns about water use and grass blah blah ...but there are low maintenance varieties of grass that can be a much better choice for the small area they have built.... and let's not forget all the watering the surrounding landscape will need! Anyway, it's a pleasant looking corner compared to the vacant lot it once was . It's walking distance to food and coffee and homes . It's next to the train tracks and Safeway. I saw more then the usual number of owners walking their pups. Best thing going for Truitt Bark Park is really just the location. The dog park is merely adequate. It's too small (esp for larger breeds) and lack the comforts of grass to play on . read more

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I went to this park when it first opened. It is a nice park and the art is cool. I never went back because the parking is too difficult. It would be awesome if they built a parking lot. I Imagine physically handicapped people that drive and need to park close avoid the park. read more

Woohoo a new dog park! It's an odd location smack in the middle of downtown but it's a nice sight amongst the office and residential buildings. The location can be worrisome if people don't enter the gates correctly and accidentally let out any dogs since the park is right off of the street. I am not a huge fan of the sand/decomposed granite and mulch that they decided to use for the landscaping. I'm not sure why they couldn't have gone with grass to add some color to the downtown streets. The sand and the mulch aren't great for the fluffier dogs. The mulch easily gets caught in fur especially for dogs who like to dig after taking care of their business. The size of the small dog park vs. the large dog park seemed almost identical. It's not a ton of space for dogs to run around and the sand almost seems like it makes it more difficult for them. There are some trees but I'm sure it'll look nicer when they finish adding the umbrellas. read more

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This was such a fun time! I guess they just opened yesterday! What an amazing way to give your fur babies a beautiful location to play and frolic with their local fur friends! What was even better was all the friendly people who were there with their fur babies. That doesn't always happen. Some fur parents are kind of standoffish and not very social. That was not the case here. They have a nice water fountain for the dogs and their humans. Plenty of shaded areas provided by the trees just outside the park and in the center. What I really liked was the community, people seemed to know each other and it also seemed as though there was a pug and frenchie Meetup which was adorable. All the dogs were friendly and my dogs had an amazing time. Can't wait to bring them back next week on my day off! Just in case you were wondering they do have separate parks for the small dogs and the larger dogs. I also really enjoy the parking around the neighborhood. It wasn't hard to find and afterwards decided to walk around the neighborhood since it's well shaded with all the beautiful trees downtown has to offer. Highly recommend this location! read more

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First let me start by saying: I don't have a dog. I am, however sick at the moment, and I always find going to parks/ nature and watching animals is a good way of making the heart a little happy. Usually, I go to land park and watch dogs running around and guess and duck swim and play, but these days I've been thinking about fostering a dog, and so I'm going to be going to dog parks and watch them play. Truitt dog park is a small little fence off area where dogs can run around and play with each other. It seems nice enough, and if you live in the neighborhood, it's probably a great convenience to have a dog park close by. But for me, if I do end up with a dog, I think I'd like somewhere slightly bigger, with some trees, ... I guess I just felt it was a bit too small, especially since when I visited there were a lot of dogs there and it seemed kinda cramped and didn't have so much a "free happy dog's place" feel to it, rather than dog jail with the owners inside to watch over them. Anyways, that was my one impression of this place, and I know I could be wrong. :) so check it out for yourself too! read more

Awesome dog park near the Ice Blocks / Device Brewery. Small park awesome for our 15lb dog. Dogs and owners are pretty chill, especially on the small dog side. read more

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Grand opening 7-29-17. Family fun at this city oasis for our furry friends! From the website: © 2015 by Truitt Bark Park. Project of the City of Sacramento and Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA). The Fine Print Truitt Bark Park is open 365 days/year from sunrise to sunset.  Dogs may be off leash only within the designated fenced area(s). Owners/handlers must clean up after their dogs. Dogs must have a current license, the license must be on dog's collar, and the collar must be on the dog. Aggressive dogs aren't allowed. The owner/handler of any dog(s) exhibiting aggressive or unruly behavior are required to remove the animal immediately. For every two dogs brought to the dog park, there must be at least one owner/handler. Children less than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Female dogs in season aren't allowed at the dog park. No amplified sound. No camping or vehicles within the dog park (Sacramento City Code12.72.060). Consumption of alcohol, food and the use of glass containers aren't allowed. No smoking within the dog park. The City of Sacramento reserves the right to close the facility for maintenance and repair. ​FAQ WHERE IS THE TURF? Turf is so '90s! Lawn or turf was considered as a material but was not used for numerous reasons: We live in a dry state! California law requires projects to fulfill certain water use requirements. Lawns are high water users and incorporating lawn at Truitt Bark Park would have made it nearly impossible to meet those requirements. Moreover, dogs are tough on natural grass, most lawns in dog parks are reseeded every year, which would mean closing the park temporarily to allow for growth. We listened. We did extensive research into what materials work best for dogs. From visiting various dog parks and listening to dog owners, decomposed granite (DG) was the preferred play surface for dogs. DG is a crushed stone that comes in a variety of colors that allows for the play areas to be wheelchair accessible. No dirty dogs here! During the rainy season, lawns can turn into mud pits. We want you and your dog going home as clean as can be.  WHY ISN'T THE PARK MORE "GREEN"? Watch me grow! The plants selected for Truitt Bark Park simultaneously meet California water use requirements, stand up to heavy use, create seasonal interest, and are low maintenance. Once the plants grow in, the park will have all the colors of the rainbow. Extensive planting frames the perimeter of the dog play areas and is used with restraint inside the play areas due to maintenance and durability. Large canopy trees have been strategically placed within the dog park to maximize shade for users. Numbers don't lie! 23% of the site is hardscape, 36% is decomposed granite and 41% are planting areas. The hardscape area serves as a flexible plaza space for various park events and was an element that was repeatedly requested by the public.  WHY ARE THE TWO DOG PLAY AREAS SEPARATED? Safety first! We designed two designated dog play areas: small dogs (up to 25 pounds) and large dogs (over 25 pounds) to ensure the safety of your pooch.  WHAT ARE THE "BARK" LETTERS FOR? We love art! The 7-foot tall "BARK" letters serve as an iconic sculpture for the neighborhood. With the help of Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC), an artist was selected to paint the letters. The goal is for the "BARK" letters to serve as a rotating canvas, re-painted every 2-3 years by various artists. Hit us up if you'd like to be considered! To keep everyone safe and healthy, all dogs should be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on their shots/vaccines. No puppies! Dog owners/handlers are personally responsible and legally responsible for the animals. You're using this facility at your own risk and are personally/legally liable for dog bites. read more

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There are some really divided review for Truitt Bark Park, and indeed, it's not the perfect mid-city dog park one would hope for. Nevertheless, it's a resource that otherwise wouldn't be there and a place so many downtown dog lovers use, so you have to give the place props for being there - imperfect or not. For the most part, dogs like it here. They congregate, socialize, pee, poop, run around and do dog stuff. I read some of the criticism with a grain of salt because it comes from protective dog owners who are a special breed themselves. But for the most part, it's a happy place with few issues beyond the owners who can't control their dogs in the first place. I do agree that it's small. Worse, it's extremely hot and unshaded in the summer months, which can be excruciating in downtown Sacramento. I suggest any dog owner throw that pup in the car during hotter days and take it down to a larger, more spacious park with much more shade. read more

Wish it had some grass but large and small dog area are separated. Enough room to run and play. read more

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I have brought my dog here 3 times. The first time we went to the small dog side which was fine. The second time we went to the large dog side and the next day my dog was extremely ill. I figured there was just a sick dog so I tried it again a few weeks later. The 3rd time we went here, my dog got extremely sick again. The entire large dog side of the park smells of pee and poo and there are several areas that haven't been cleaned up. I'm never bringing my dog back here, her health is too important read more

The hill is difficult for older dog owners to go chase their dog. Also, there was a lot of dog poop that was not picked up in the lower parts of the dog park. read more

Most small dog parks are empty, but this one is chock full of playmates for my little one. It's not that big, but it's fine for the little ones. This is easily my dog's favorite park. Plus parking is easy. read more

Super awesome new park. Everything you need for your dog to play! Plenty of space for them to run. The park is separated into two sides: big dogs and small dogs. Both fenced off very well without blocking off the sight of the street and rest of the city life. Park is next to the light rail and has plenty of street parking. Lots of seating for the humans, not much shade yet so bring a hat. Water is available and so are poop bag stations. Do your part and let's keep this park in tip top shape! Loving the new development in down town! read more

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lots of dogs. You can bring your dog here, big or small. Parking is hard to find on the street. The cages here separate the big and small dogs so if you're afraid about your small dog with the big dog, you'll be ok. read more

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The park is fairly small and it's surrounded with dirt. I think that the dog park should have more fun activities for the dogs.

Love taking my dog here. It is in the downtown area so parking was a bit difficult to find. My dog loves coming here to play! read more

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Love this dog park... very clean and people are very friendly. They have 2 section one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Lots of sitting for human and water for the dogs. I would totally recommend this dog park. read more

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Dogs ahoy!! Cool downtown large and small dog park next to Safeway and Pete's and Philz. Popular with the pups. No water. The trash cans have openings that don't fit the scoopers, weird. But chill place to hang with the pups for sure. No trouble with the other dogs. Everyone was young and friendly. Easy to get to. Parking can be a bit difficult but still found it on the street. Easy to chill with a coffee and the dogs. Will return read more

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The Bark park Located in dowtown sacramento right on Qst between 18th and 19th. There is some street parking that is free and good for 2 hours at a time. The park is right next to the light rail that went by both directions a few times during the hour we had visted on a friday morning. Plenty of noise and distractions that did not bother my dog at all. The park is new has some good features like the dog and people water fountains. They have some good pressure behind them so need to stick your tongue or the dogs tongue all over the spout. They have plenty of dog poop stations inside and outside the parks, and they are fully stocked with poop bags. So no excuse for not picking up your pets waste movements people!!! And that is how the big dog park side was. CLEAN, no waste left behind. Felt great after looking around 1st not to have to worry about slipping and sliding through crap. Ok so big dog park side. For the 25lbers and up. There is a row of bench seats and some chairs. Then there is a bunch of the orange cement blocks. Not sure if intended for people or dogs to play on or just mark up. There was only a few trees for shade. Not much at all like others have noted. Then the dirt or sand mix. There is plenty of it and it will get up in your shoes. Or you can stand in the bark mulch around the perimeter of the fence. No grass at all. This park was built during the water shortage, so im guessing they did a lot to preserve water cause even the outside of the park had some desert like plants that needs minimal watering. Good idea, but the sand in the park is massive and they tryed to make a hill like thing in the middle of the big side and im guessing from dogs doing their nascar runs and digging for gold they have ruined the integrity of the hill and let out the black netting that helped make it. Since there is a lot of dirt, their will be some sand storms coming when they run alot. Hopefully the rain will help that but not make it a mud pit either. It is downtown and not a ton of room for the big dogs to get a good run on, but they do get socialized, some outside air,(not good though during summer months when its 100°+ out) and to be able to move thier legs. Maybe by next year there could be some improvements to the ground layout. The little dog side for the 25lb and under. Clean, neat, no hill and no messes. Very nice. They dont do mich damage like the big dogs so it will probally last some time, and also no extra amounts of dirt either. The only kinda non safe thing i noticed was the fencing. All around the park it has NO top just the pokey tips of the fence. Except where they made the doors to enter. I went over and measured up on it. Its at my arm pits and for my wife would be her head. Now if you touch it with a little force you wouldn't wanna do that again. So becareful when next to it for your safety if you happen to fall on it(dog runs by bumps you, loose your footing etc) , or if you see some jumpy dogs. This will not be a good end situation. In the end great for the little dogs, soso for the big dogs but it gets them out and such. It wont be our goto spot, but if i have my dog and down in the area and he needs to get out, ill bring him back. Glad to have it built for the dogs to play. Just needs a little fix here and there and will be much better. read more

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Truitt is rufffffly (sorry - couldn't resist) 4 blocks from my house, located on the corner of Q and 18th. Jameson and I have had nothing but good experiences here, on both the big and small pup sides. Everyone (and their humans) have been polite, and responsible. Being able to walk is a major plus... Parking park-side is limited to street parking, although I've noticed some utilize the Safeway lot. Also - I'm not a fan of the orange block seats (I've seen many close encounters with dog vs. block injury potential). The lack of shade is fairly typical, unless you're at a park with trees. Overall, I'm a fan of the Bark Park! read more

I have a 5 year old pug who loves coming to this dog park! There isn't much shade for my little guy with black fur, so we come either early in the morning or right before sunset. It is super well kept, there are no dog park snob groups there to judge you, and everyone I've talked to has been friendly. read more

Noticed a cool new dog park in town, so decided to bring my poodle on a hot Sunday afternoon. When we got there, there were a ton of larger dogs in the "Large dog" area and no dogs in the "small dog" area. Boo! When we got in the small dog area, I noticed there was no grass at all and was all dirt. This is disappointing. I was also disappointed that there were no shaded areas at all. This isn't good, as summer days in Sacramento get really hot. There is a water station, and a few benches for dog owners to sit on and a few blocks where dogs can jump/play on. Cleanliness: was pretty clean and well kept, but keep in mind, they just opened a week or two ago. Would come back when the weather starts getting a lot cooler. read more

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