Frank Ortiz Dog Run
About the Park
Frank Ortiz Dog Run is a 138-acre off-leash dog park near Santa Fe with extensive trails through desert terrain and panoramic mountain views. The park includes a fenced area for small dogs, benches, waste stations, and multiple parking areas. Visitors consistently report a welcoming community of dog owners and abundant space for running and socializing.
Visitors Like
- 138 acres of off-leash trails
- Panoramic mountain views and sunsets
- Friendly dog-owner community
- Fenced small-dog section
Worth Noting
- Unfenced main area near roads
- Lost dogs occasionally reported
- Desert hazards: cactus, shrubs, debris
- Waste cleanup gaps in remote areas
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Google Reviews
775 reviews
Susanne Vejdemo
141 reviewsAmazing, lots of dogs, great views. Not fenced!!
Ann Freiberger
48 reviewsGreat place for dogs & owners👏🏻
Brandi Garza
460 reviewsFirst time there in years. I counted 8 lost dog flyers. So ai left and went to the shelters dog park. Much safer.
Colleen Maitoza
22 reviewsSo glad we found this park on our travels. Our dogs had the time of their lives chasing balls and meeting all kinds of new friends (dogs and humans)....
Valeria Valiente
203 reviewsThe little dog park is fenced and has many shrubs and trees. The larger dog park is unfenced and large. This is one of the coolest dog parks I ever vi...
Tatiana Kazakova
42 reviewsBest dog park in the United States
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