Nate's Point Dog Park
About the Park
Nate's Point is a large, fully-fenced dog park within Balboa Park featuring ample space for dogs to socialize and run. The all-dirt surface creates significant dust and muddy areas, particularly near the water fountain. Visitors praise the friendly atmosphere and spacious layout, though the lack of grass and uneven terrain are consistent concerns.
Visitors Like
- Large, spacious for running
- Fully fenced and secure
- Beautiful Balboa Park setting
- Friendly dogs and owners
Worth Noting
- All dirt surface, very dusty
- Frequent mud near water fountain
- Water fountain often broken
- Uneven, sloped terrain
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Google Reviews
826 reviews
Bobby Shafer
444 reviewsBest dog park in the city. Grinding people. Bunnies and ground squirrels for welding dogs to obsess about.
Dennis Velasco
28 reviewsGood spot! Wished there were more picnic tables.
Tara Dorundo
35 reviewsClean, Fence intact, Mostly Dirt, 2 Trash Cans, Water fountain for dogs actually worked.
Nikola Guerra
175 reviewsNice and clean dog park.
Zach Wildey
47 reviewsThis is a decent little dog park located inside Balboa Park. Great location and great scenery! Would recommend!
Rio Kauffman
8 reviewsIs it just me or does this place stink so bad it’s unusable? I find myself gagging when I’m there and when I leave my clothes, shoes and of course my ...
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