Gateway Dog Park

We used this dog park frequently and while it has been being maintained better lately it is not real big and like most downtown it has rocks for the entire surface. If you live downtown it works for letting your pooch burn off some steam!

A small but cute dog park that doesn’t look like it is used much. It is fairly clean with plenty of seating for the humans. The ground cover is a fine crushed stone material which seemed safe for dog paws. The one concern I had was the concrete fixture on the ground that resembles a row of bowls and is perhaps meant to be used as a water drinking area for dogs? Dirty water and debris have accumulated and unless someone cleans it out those materials just sit there and create a health hazard if the dogs try and drink the water when the owners aren’t looking. Overall I’d say there is plenty of space for dogs to get a good enough run especially if you live in the apartments and this is your only fenced in option for your pets to frolic. I was there around 8pm and the neighborhood seemed safe enough to walk around at that hour.

I love this location, it's very low key, clean, when I do see anyone here it's always been a pleasant experience! My German Shepard absolutely loves to play hear, and while it's not a very big park, it provides just enough space for him to get some nice running exercise in for the day! Hey if you liked this review then please give it a thumbs up

I sit outside of this dog park when I show up to early to pick up my husband from work. It is a fenced in area that looks like a nice place for for dogs to run around. It is not huge but with limited space downtown it is a good size. I have observed people with their dogs and it looks like they may provide tennis balls for the dogs to chase. Looks like they also provide a garbage can to put the dogs waste in however, not everyone picks up after their dogs. It is mainly business vehicles, I have observed, that let their dogs run a bit, do their business, and then they just leave. I find that frustrating. I think I observed someone come in and clean things up...don't know how often that happens but I was glad to see that.

The gateway dog park is a clean, convenient, and friendly dog park. My dog and I are here almost every day. If you live in the Elliot Park side of downtown, it is the most accessible dog park. During peak times, there can be upwards of 8+ dogs/owners! Other times you will usually find this park empty. Be sure to bring water for your dog! Due to city coding, the concrete water bowls have no central water source and are often filled with dirty rainwater. This park is a wide-open gravel park with some foliage but no shade and a few benches. Once the sun sets, this park is very dark, with little lighting other than streetlights. You will also find that most of the other owners and dogs are friendly and well trained, but not everyone! Overall it's a great little spot to bring your dog for some exercise and variety to your walk!