Smiling Dog Ranch Dog Park
About the Park
Smiling Dog Ranch is a large, gated off-leash dog park with multiple levels, concrete tunnels, shade trees, and water stations. Located on The Loop trail, it draws a community of regular owners and offers substantial space for dog socialization. The park operates as a single zone without separate small dog areas and has a dirt surface. Experiences vary notably by time of day, with mornings typically attracting more attentive owners than afternoons.
Visitors Like
- Large space with multiple terrain levels
- Concrete tunnels and varied exploration areas
- Shade trees and water stations
- Adjacent to The Loop trail
Worth Noting
- No small dog area; sizes mixed
- Dirt surface with dusty conditions
- Dim lighting at night
- Afternoon/evening supervision varies
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Google Reviews
254 reviews
Madison Muse
3 reviewsThe times are inaccurate, and the park is not lit at night.
Stacy Olson
2 reviewsVery large gated dog park with a couple cement tunnels and tons of sniffing trees!
Andrew Howick
13 reviewsSmall but nice!
Bev Crowther
4 reviewsWell designed to where dogs can run and search for lizards.
Junko
10 reviewsNice dog park, lots of shade, generally welcoming/attentive dogowners. My only complaint is that it's super dusty. But so far, nothing but good experi...
Andrew Rabe
47 reviewsThis is one of my favorite dog parks in town. It's nice and big with a couple different areas. It's also on the Loop so you can go for a nice walk too...
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