Boulder offers four dog parks that are fun, free and open to the public. View dog parks and locations and check out some interesting facts about them:

Boulder's Dog Parks Began in 2000

The city’s first “official” dog parks appeared 17 years ago in Boulder with the creation of Valmont Dog Park. In August 1994, City Council directed the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Departments to collaborate on the development of consistent dog management practices, which laid the foundation for Boulder’s current dog parks.

Valmont Dog Park Has a Furry Local Celebrity

Valmont Dog Park has its own celebrity sightings – while visiting you may just catch sight of Kiss the Boxer! Kiss, rescued from a “kill shelter” in California, possesses a rare neurological condition that makes him unable to pull his tongue into his mouth. Now his silly smile and charming personality has made him a web-celeb with thousands of followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.

Boulder Park Was First in County to Compost Dog Waste

The Valmont Dog Park hosted a city pilot project providing compostable bags and collection receptacles for dog waste. In fact, Valmont wasn’t just the first park in the city to promote this – but first in Boulder County as well. At the time of the pilot (in 2012), weekly waste collections ranged between 400 to 500 pounds and is now 900 pounds weekly.

Each Dog Park Has its Own Flavor

Boulder now has four dog parks where you can bring your buddies to play. Each park has its own character and virtues. East Boulder Dog Park boasts both outstanding views and a beach with seasonal water access for water loving dogs. Foothills Dog Park has both views and access to nearby Open Space hiking trails and Howard Heuston offers lots of shade and plenty of turf. These parks are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Boulder offers four dog parks that are fun, free and open to the public. View dog parks and locations and check out some interesting facts about them:

Boulder offers four dog parks that are fun, free and open to the public. View dog parks and locations and check out some interesting facts about them:

Boulder's Dog Parks Began in 2000

The city’s first “official” dog parks appeared 17 years ago in Boulder with the creation of Valmont Dog Park. In August 1994, City Council directed the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Departments to collaborate on the development of consistent dog management practices, which laid the foundation for Boulder’s current dog parks.

Valmont Dog Park Has a Furry Local Celebrity

Valmont Dog Park has its own celebrity sightings – while visiting you may just catch sight of Kiss the Boxer! Kiss, rescued from a “kill shelter” in California, possesses a rare neurological condition that makes him unable to pull his tongue into his mouth. Now his silly smile and charming personality has made him a web-celeb with thousands of followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.

Boulder Park Was First in County to Compost Dog Waste

The Valmont Dog Park hosted a city pilot project providing compostable bags and collection receptacles for dog waste. In fact, Valmont wasn’t just the first park in the city to promote this – but first in Boulder County as well. At the time of the pilot (in 2012), weekly waste collections ranged between 400 to 500 pounds and is now 900 pounds weekly.

Each Dog Park Has its Own Flavor

Boulder now has four dog parks where you can bring your buddies to play. Each park has its own character and virtues. East Boulder Dog Park boasts both outstanding views and a beach with seasonal water access for water loving dogs. Foothills Dog Park has both views and access to nearby Open Space hiking trails and Howard Heuston offers lots of shade and plenty of turf. These parks are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

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