El Chorro Dog Park
About the Park
El Chorro is a large volunteer-run off-leash park with separate sections for large and small dogs. It features abundant mature shade trees, water bowls, toys, benches, picnic tables, and bathroom facilities. Most reports describe a friendly, well-maintained space, though occasional aggressive dogs and pest concerns have been noted.
Visitors Like
- Large two-section off-leash area
- Abundant mature shade trees
- Water, toys & picnic facilities
- Volunteer-maintained
Worth Noting
- $3 weekend entry fee
- No grass surface
- Occasional aggressive dogs
- Pest concerns (spiders, ants, flies)
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Google Reviews
106 reviews
Skip Sorich
118 reviewsBest dog park in Slo County
pam costa-miller
14 reviewsGreat place to let your big dogs run free! Lots of things to smell and play with. Other dogs and their people are nice and friendly as well!
Renee R
15 reviewsThis is an amazing dog park. The ground is covered with wood chips, there are a ton of trees, benches to sit on and plenty of water for the dogs and ...
BD Hodge
142 reviewsIt's a pretty boring dog park, at least the small side is. They do have a bathroom that's clean which is nice. But the small dog park is just a square...
Lyndsey Pence
58 reviewsBest dog park in the SLO area! Huge dog park area with benches and plenty of space to run around. They have tennis balls, plenty of water, and stuff t...
Karina Sandoval
36 reviewsNice place, they charge $3 to enter, will come again
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