Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park
About the Park
This members-only facility requires current dog vaccinations, a passed temperament test, and a key-fob membership. It offers multiple play yards segregated by dog size and a water feature area. The facility is well-maintained with separate spaces for dogs of different sizes and activity levels.
Visitors Like
- Size-segregated play yards
- Water feature and pool area
- Gated facility
- Well-maintained grounds
Worth Noting
- Membership required with fees
- Proof of vaccinations mandatory
- Dogs must pass temperament test
- Key-fob access; not open to walk-ins
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Google Reviews
176 reviews
Lais VOLP
5 reviewsIt looks okay, but it’s membership-only, and even then they charge $10/day to access the park. I couldn’t get in because my dog had one vaccine that e...
Liann Newby
1 reviewsI wish this kind of dog park was everywhere. I moved out of Fresno and miss taking my Lucy there. She and I made some new friends. The best park in th...
J Clifton Meek
324 reviewsGreat dog park.
DD. H
1 reviewsNot worth coming here if paying members are going to get yelled at like they are children by a worker that doesn’t want to be there herself and is mis...
G T
11 reviewsBeautiful area for doggie. However, there is a strict policy on dog being neutered. Very unfortunate they do not support dog life and blame it on over...
Robert Maher
34 reviewsGreat place to let your dog play and meet other dog owners. Great place to meet dog owners who go above and beyond for their pets. The members only ma...
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