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    3.7 (213 reviews)

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    Watson during a beautiful winter sunset
    Sam T.

    Watson/Jackson Dog park. It's probably one of the better ones on this side of town. People wouldn't know about this park unless their kids play in a soccer league or they have a dog. I've been coming here with my doggo for the last 8-9 months almost weekly to let my dog burn off some energy. She loves to run so the open field here is really nice. During peak times, there's always a mix crowd of nice and not so nice dogs, and it goes with humans too. Most people just keep to themselves. The friendly folks will be friendly. Some people watch their dogs attentively, and others don't. The ones that don't watch their four legged friends tend to have misbehaving dogs; humping other dogs, getting into fights, harassing other dogs, and likely to not pick up their dogs poop. The list of all the bad stuff goes on, and you WILL see these common problems at other dog parks. There's no perfect dog park, everyone really need to watch out for their own: - Stay alert - Bring your own water - Protect your dog On the good side, your dog will find a new buddy and they will chase each other and play. This place is great to train your dogs impulses. I've walked on the outside of the the enclosed area to help leash train my dog. If she does well, she gets play, if not she goes home whimpering like the spoiled girl she is. Then repeat and reward often until she understands not to pull so damn hard... but I digress, this park is great. Not too big, not too small. See you guys there!

    My nephew Otis, center, with his new bay area friends!
    Nohemy C.

    My dog nephew Otis was visiting and a friend recommended this park. It was awesome! Only downside is that the water fountain for dogs wasn't working. Apparently it is a bring your own water to this place. The doggy poop bags were stock which came in handy for those who were all out. There is plenty of parking and a large running space for the big dogs with benches for the humans. Perfect for social distancing! The view to the east is the 101 and you feel the smog sometimes but otherwise, great for the dogs!

    Alejandra A.

    This Park is huge! There is a very large small and large dog section which I appreciate. I have a small dog, and usually the small dog areas are way too small for the amount of dogs in there. A lot of friendly dogs and friendly people.

    Amber K.

    Love this dog park. Big open field both for big dog side and the small dog side! Water is back on again! Yay. Kept up nice and clean. Plenty of parking space. Down side is not much shady places to sit, and only have a port potty for a bathroom which is nasty that's by the dog area. So make sure u use the restroom before going

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    Aurora C.

    El parque está bien para que jueguen los perro el único problema que yo e visto es que los dueños de los perros tanto americanos como latinos son unos COCHINOS no levantan el excremento de sus mascotas y eso es completamente desagradable para quienes si cargamos bolsas para cumplir con nuestra responsabilidad de levantar los desechos de nuestros animales

    Diego R.

    Watson Park has 2 turf soccer fields. Utilized by appointment only. Fields are well kept and there's plenty of parking. Has 2 sets of metal benches on both sides of the field.

    Enjoying some fun in the sun!
    Nancy H.

    This is my go to dog park! It's super close like a 5 minutes away from home. It has both a big and little dog side. Which they both have ample space for each side! Sometime big dogs come in to small dog side, but usually it has not been a problem. And sometime the owners realize that the little ones aren't having it and mozy along ti the big side. It's a little community there with people talking to each other and doggie friends! For the most park everyone picks up after their dogs. I just love this doggie park and am glad that it got better (before when the floods came it was a hot mess) but now it's green and pretty! I love how everyone pitches in and people get into the shed and mow the lawn. Today, some guy brought his lawnmower and started to mow the lawn on the little side, he only has big dogs! So super cool and many kuddos to him for helping keeping the park pretty for our fur babies!!! Make sure to bring some toys, water, treats and poopy bags since there is not much than grass in the park. But I am sure the doggies will have fun and get the zummies around the park!

    Mkaye Anne S.

    As of 6/9/2020 the LARGE dog side is open! PROS: new lawn/grass area for dogs to run around in! NOT TURF FYI. CONS: no water fountain yet setup, and the grass is wet, so just beware of that. TIPS: bring your own water for your pup and maybe a towel to dry off their paws. AND your own hand sanitizer/wipes as you have to touch door handles to get inside.

    The front gates
    Susan D.

    Tucked back into a neighborhood park on the side of the 101 freeway, is a lil dog park called Watson. The address here on Yelp isn't exactly accurate but it you drive past it to the end of the street and look left, you'll see the park entrance. It's a nice lil park but nothing fancy. There's lot's of room for your Fido or Spot to run around it... but the smell on the day I was there was strong! Don't know if that's typical... Anyway, like most doggie parks, Watson has dog sections for your dog's safety. Standard park, but maintenance could be better. It's a bit dry and barren feeling to me. I'm still grateful for the facility at all though... Might see ya there!

    Here have some dirt...   There was so much dirt in the air as you can see with the help of head lights.  No grass at all.
    Thi N.

    As of October 2015! the dog park IS ALL DIRT. we were so disappointed when we got here. we left 15 minutes later. we bought our dogs back to DEL MONTE PARK where people actually talk to each other and NOT FEED OTHER PEOPLES DOGS. REASONS WHY!!!!!!! 1.the double doors are huge, if is any dogs get out while your trying to get in, it takes a while! No separation for double doors for big/small dog gate. 2. DIRT. there was so much dirt in the air. Dirt is fine for dogs but it was everywhere. NO grass at all. I felt like i was breathing in Thick air. 3. Big dogs play on the small dogs side. 4. not being able to See your dog - there was so much dirt in the air, we went around 5pm. we could not see our dogs. 5. no poop bags, people dont pick up after their dogs. 6. someone fed our dog without asking!! 7. people there was so creepy. do yourself a favor and pick a different dog park.

    Small dog park side
    Katie P.

    This is one of my go-to's when I want to take my dog to the dog park! I've visited many times and have never seen there not be other dogs here. This park is very large, with 2 separate areas for small and large dogs. My dog is medium-sized, so I could go to both sides but tend to stick to the big dog side because there's usually more dogs there. They have a water fountain with bowl and there's usually an array of toys and balls around the grass to grab and play with. They just fixed the locking mechanisms on the gates on the south side of the big dog entrance, which I really appreciate. It seems very secure and safe now! My biggest complaint about this park is that the grass, while real, is pocked with divots and holes, and I feel like I need to be careful while walking across it or else I'll sprain an ankle. I tend to stick to the gravel walking path around the perimeter. It's a tenth of a mile in length so 10 laps while my dog hangs out gets me a mile walk!

    Andrew Tate

    Andrew rate pulled up and he bought the whole park and I saw him it was cool and awsome

    06/16/2017

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    Nice place for a walk and family to use the playground. Not much shade in the day more in the evening. Bathrooms!

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    4.4(7 reviews)
    3.0 miBerryessa

    This new dog park is listed as "Piedmont Road dog park" under Google maps since it is technically…read moreon Piedmont Road but also connected to Penitencia Park. The park is divided in two: big dog and small dogs. Its mostly just dry dirt with some tanbark along the edges. No poop bags are provided however, there is a spot for some tennis balls and a water fountain along with a big bowl. Theres 4 benches mostly parked under the shade of big trees so you can expect a bit of seating. Parking right next to the dog park is pretty limited as it's mostly just street parking along Piedmont Road. No food or drinks are allowed and people, for the most part, follow the rules. Sometimes people bring their medium/large dogs into the small dog park so do keep an eye on your dog. The park is pretty well kept and clean throughout despite no bags being provided. Most of the people who frequent this park seem very kind and warm. If you have a social pup, I would come here and check it out.

    This is a very new dog park! It officially opened around summer of 2024. I heard the residents of…read morethis area are very happy about it since the next closest dog park was in Santa Clara? I briefly visited from out of town for a breed specific meet up so my experience is not that of a regular. Pros include the spaciousness, real grass, bench seating, mature trees providing shade, trash bins inside the park area including poop scoopers, and a water fountain/bowl. When I went the water fountain wasn't working. I did some research beforehand. (Google Maps calls this the Piedmont Road Dog Park. I don't know if that's the official name.) They don't have poop bags either. I think these drawbacks will likely be remedied in the future. I've seen at other dog parks the community members step up and install back up poop bags or bring in stainless steel troughs for the water. In the meantime, bring your own bags and water! The one thing I really did not like was the parking situation. Piedmont seems very busy. There isn't a parking lot to pull into. I drove past the park initially. It's street parking on Piedmont with some areas of the curb being red or green. The solution would be for someone to park in a lot inside the park (another entrance) and to walk to the dog parks. There's also a shopping plaza across the street and residential streets nearby if you don't mind crossing the street. The real grass and mature trees/shade are really rare for a dog park! I could see this place being five stars for someone that lives in the area and is more experienced with the parking situation than me.

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    4.5(37 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    This park is amazing. So many things to explore, kids can climb, jump, create music sounds, run…read moreand explore. When looking for a park that creates adventure this is it! Parking can be a bit difficult, but we circle around and one opened up. So not too bad of parking There are also bathrooms near by and plenty of shade

    Such a beautiful park!!…read more I've had Delano Manongs Park bookmarked for quite some time and as time passed, I honestly forgot about this place. With an upcoming play date planned between myself and a gf, I was happy that this particular park was picked for our meet up. First things first, this park is MASSIVE! Delano Manongs Park is broken into 10 parts- YES, I SAID 10!! This includes a small and large dog park, multiple gardens, a fitness station, and a number of play structures to keep all your little munchkins happily occupied. The park is very well kept, the restrooms are very doable, and with its large size, there isn't that congested feeling you get with other locations. On top of the many perks, there is a large field to kick or throw around a few balls. The only flaw- and might I add that it is a big one- is the lack of actual shade. Your relief from the sun's powerful rays is limited to the gazebo where the benches are or using the large flower structures as a shield. 5/5 stars all in all. This is lots of fun for kids of all ages.

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    Raymond G Gamma Dog Park

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    3.9(262 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This once great park has become a place where the same old people sit around and let their dogs…read moreshit everywhere. When I mentioned that one persons dog had done his business,his response was Are you the poop patrol? He then proceeded to keep talking. What a bunch of entitled a**holes. No one in his group seemed to care. I walked around and witnessed at least 3 other dogs doing the same with no owners around. I love the park,but I can't come here anymore. Hint if your not part of the old people klick, expect to be ignored when calling them out.

    The best dog park to run around our pup! This dog park is among the top options in the South Bay!…read moreThere is a spacious park for smaller dogs and a large park for bigger dogs! This woks out so well because the large dog park allows the dogs to run, play, and horse around. (It's so fun to see all the personalities of the pups come out) Occasionally there will be an owner pet combo throwing and fetching a ball but for the most part the humans socialize with each other and the my pup will seek out his buddies too! If your pup is on the smaller side or maybe skittish around playful dogs, consider using the smaller dog park side. Both parks have a walking track for those who prefer walks and plenty of benches for folks who just need to recoup after a long day. There is plenty of parking and lights! (Perfect for the long nights in the fall/winter time)

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    Creighton Park - Play structures

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    4.7(24 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    This is a hidden gem of a park in a quiet neighborhood in Milpitas. We were looking for local parks…read morethat were suitable for a toddler play date and decided to check out this place in person. We wanted to find a park that is relatively new/in good condition and not too crowded to let the little ones safely play. I'm honestly surprised that this isn't a more popular place to bring your kids. I suppose a part of it is because it is a neighborhood park without dedicated parking, although there is plenty of street parking. With that being said, the play area is gated so it is safe to let your children roam with supervision, the play structures are all in very good condition and the padded flooring is intact across the park. Very suitable for toddlers and older children, they even have a baby changing station inside of the bathroom, as well as adequate drinking fountains and drinking fountains for dogs. We were there on a Saturday morning, from 9 to 10am and were the only family there the entire time. This is completely different compared to some of the other parks in Sunnyvale or San Jose, where it can become a zoo by that time. We will definitely be setting up future play dates here.

    This is a nice little park in milpitas! I was looking for dog parks. Found this place because I…read moredidn't want to go too far or to Ed Levin (i don't like having cellular signal issues lol). Definitely meant for the surrounding neighborhoods. There are multiple entrances but are basically towards the end of each street. It seems dog friendly enough with a dog enclosure and easy to stroll around and walk your dog. There's a nice grassy area in the center and I noticed a few instances of owners playing catch with their dogs off-leash. There are picnic tables by the playground and public bathrooms all in the same area. The only water fountain I found was by the picnic/playground/bathroom area and it had a lower fountain for dogs. **Dog park: The dog area was really small, all dirt with one bench. Big dog and small dog are separated but the size is pretty similar to each other with the big dog having just a LITTLE bit more space. It was empty for me except for 1 dog owner but I wonder if there would be more dogs after-work hours for some socialization :-) you would have to walk a little but further down to the main area for water fountain.

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    Townsend Park

    Townsend Park

    4.1(45 reviews)
    1.8 miNorth Valley

    Nice park with plenty of play areas to have your kids run around on. There is also some exercise…read moreequipment within the area of the park that can be used. It's those type of equipment that doesn't have any resistance on them when in operation. It just helps the body move around. For the most part, a good portion of the park is under shade, though I wish there was shade for the playground itself. I'm sure during the summer time the playground gets really hot by the touch. There are benches around facing the playground. This park seems clean and well kept. I didn't see any trash or graffiti on the playground. The only issue I have is that there was no bathrooms provided.

    Beautiful park with an abundance of play areas and exercise equipment to take advantage of…read more With this park being smacked right in the middle of residential areas, parking can be tough since you will be sharing street parking. There is no designated private lot specifically for Townsend Park. Townsend is pretty big but feels very small due to the number of people visiting. Finding your own private area is limited to setting up a blanket on the grass. While a majority of the visitors abide by social distancing and wearing face masks, there was a good number of people who did not. There is no shortage of tables and benches to take a load off and the abundance of shade scattered throughout this area is a nice added touch. For those who are interested, tennis courts sit on the opposite end of the park. 5 stars for such a diverse, clean, & welcoming environment. FYI: there are no restrooms, come prepared with lots of wipes and hand sanitizer.

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    Larry J Marsalli

    3.8(17 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I sometimes like coming to this dog park. It's usually quiet,so my dogs have free roam of the park…read more The small dog side is ok but the large dog side is very big. There's plenty of grass. They provide dog poop bags,but no water. There is a public restroom at the entrance to the park. My only complaint is the parking is not near the dog park,you have to follow the trail past the baseball diamond to reach the entrance. Also only one bench per side. I bring my own chair.

    Nice little dog park in a convenient location. It's about 200 feet across in the big dog area…read more The ground is dirt and grass. The parking lot is about 500 feet from the entrance to the dog park. It is autumn so it's not a surprise but there are lotta leaves on the ground which make it very difficult to find anything to pick up. I wouldn't advise walking around in the leafy areas. There is quite a bit of road noise. I've driven right by this park hundreds of times and had no idea it was here until today. Unfortunately the park is closed all day on Thursday for maintenance. I'd like to know what they do in the park that takes more than 10 minutes. I actually doubt if any maintenance has been done here in a long time. It's the same thing at the Gamma Dog Park which is closed on Wednesdays until three for maintenance. I've come by a couple of times before three by mistake and I've never seen anybody maintaining anything.

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