New off-leash dog park in Douglas County
Dogs and their people getting exercise at the new Looking Glass Community Dog Park.
Dogs in Douglas County have a new reason to wag their tails. The newly opened Looking Glass Community Park, located at 13434 Long Rider Street in Parker, is quickly becoming a favorite gathering place for pets and people alike. In close proximity to Chambers Road and Spirit Trail Boulevard, the nearly 26-acre park features a fenced dog park alongside playgrounds, pickleball courts, sports fields, picnic areas and scenic open space.
Much like other off-leash parks throughout Douglas County, the new park offers dogs a fenced-in place to run free and socialize with other dogs. Visitors are encouraged to follow good dog park etiquette: ensure your dog(s) are vaccinated, keep under voice control, clean up waste (bags are provided at all locations) and remain mindful of other dogs and park users.
Most Douglas County dog parks operate from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. It is a good idea to bring your own water, bowl and waste bags in case the park is in short supply.
Douglas County off-leash dog parks:
Bayou Gulch Regional Park
4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker
David A. Lorenz Regional Bark Park
4800 E County Line Road, Highlands Ranch
Digger’s at Dad Clark Park
3385 Astorbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch
Fairgrounds Regional Park
500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock
Fido’s Field at Foothill Park
1042 Riddlewood Road, Highlands Ranch
Glendale Farm Open Space Trail
12300 S Havana Street, Castle Pines
Greenland Open Space/Devon’s Dog Park
1532 E Noe Road, Larkspur
Hound Hill Dog Park at Heritage Regional Park
9651 S Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch
Looking Glass Community Park
13434 Long Rider Street, Parker
Rover’s Run at Redstone Park
3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch
USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park
17855 Pine Lane, Parker
By Terri Wiebold; photo by Rachel Poe
