Denver Dog Parks: Have Your Say In New Online Survey

DENVER, CO – There are around 150,000 dogs in Denver, the city's Parks and Recreation Department estimates. The city has 12 "designated off-leash dog parks." As the human population in Denver continues to grow, our canine friends are expected to increase as well.

The parks and rec department wants public input into the dog park needs and challenges facing Denver with a new survey to identify the "public's needs and priorities for current and future dog parks in Denver," the department said. After almost 10 years of use and changing city demographics, Denver’s 2010 Dog Park Master Plan is now outdated, and the city wants to look at dog parks with fresh eyes.

The 15-minute survey is open to dog owners and non-dog owners alike. Do you love dog parks? Or hate them? Let the parks and rec department know.

Take the survey here.

Here's a list of Denver's Dog parks:

• Barnum Dog Park - North Julian St. between West 4th Ave and West 5th Ave
• Berkeley Dog Park - Sheridan and West 46th
• Fuller Dog Park - Franklin and East 29th
• Green Valley Ranch East Dog Park - Jebel and East 45th
• Greenway Dog Park - E 22nd Ave and Syracuse Street
• Kennedy Dog Park - Hampden and South Dayton
• Little Box Car - Broadway and Lawrence St.
• Lowry Dog Park - East 4th Place and South Yosemite Way
• Parkfield Dog Park- 53rd Avenue and Chambers Road
• Railyard Dog Park - 19th Avenue and Little Raven Street
• Carla Madison Dog Park - 2405 E Colfax Ave.

Here are the city's Dog Park Rules:

• All pet waste must be picked up and disposed of immediately
• Unlighted dog parks are open from sunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
• Lighted dog parks are open from 5 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 days a week
• Dogs must be spayed or neutered, or have a current Denver Intact Permit (Denver residents)
• Dogs must have current rabies and Denver dog license

Related: Denver's Newest Off-Leash Dog Park Opens In Barnum Park

For more information, visit www.denvergov.org/parks

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