8 Awesome Off-Leash Dog Parks in Boulder, CO You Can Visit Today (2023 Update)

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Boulder, CO is a fairly pet-friendly city. Here, you can find a range of attractions for your pet to enjoy. Therefore, if you’re living in the city or coming to visit, you don’t typically have to worry about your canine missing out.

However, there still are only a handful of off-leash dog parks. Here’s a quick list of some of the most popular parks in and around Boulder.

The 8 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Boulder, CO

1. East Boulder Dog Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 5660 Sioux Dr. Boulder, CO
🕐 Open Times:	Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Two areas; one for small dogs and one for large.
Limited water access to a small lake (not the cleanest drinking water).
Large dog area is 1.5 acres.
Small dog area is 0.45 acres.

2. Foothills Dog Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 800 Cherry Ave. Boulder, Co
🕐 Open Times:	Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

2-acre fenced park divided into two separate lots.
No water access is available.
Smaller lot is only half an acre.

3. Howard Heuston Off-leash Dog Area

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🗺️ Address:	📍 O’Neal Parkway, Boulder, CO
🕐 Open Times:	Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

“Off-leash dog area”—not technically a dog park. The rules do vary.
25-acre area designated as a “Voice and Sight area,” which means dogs are allowed off-leash.
Leash law is enacted throughout much of the park.

4. Valmont Dog Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 5300 Valmont, Boulder, CO
🕐 Open Times:	Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Construction is currently underway in some areas of the park.
Water is available seasonally only.
25-acre park divided into two areas.
Located at the Valmont City Park.

5. Louisville Dog Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 RXPV+5H, Louisville, TN 37777
🕐 Open Times:	6:30 AM–7 PM
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Large open park.
Bathrooms are located nearby.
Water is only available seasonally.

6. Great Bark Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 597 N 119th St, Lafayette, CO 80026
🕐 Open Times:	6 AM—10 PM
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Shaded benches.
Clean area.
Very large area for small dogs compared to other parks.
Restrooms available in parking lot.

7. Westminster Dog Park

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🗺️ Address:	📍 10499 Simms St, Westminster, CO 80005
🕐 Open Times:	All Times
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Not completely fenced in, but the off-leash area is extremely large.
Several spots for dogs to go swimming.
Lots of parking spaces.
Not much shade or water provided.

8. Davidson Mesa Scenic Overlook

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🗺️ Address:	📍 S 80th St, Boulder, CO 80303
🕐 Open Times:	One hour before sunrise to one hour before sunset
💲 Cost:	Free
🐕 Off-Leash:	Yes

Large area.
All size dogs grouped together (be mindful if your dog doesn’t like dogs larger or smaller than them).
All dogs over four months are allowed.

Conclusion

Boulder, CO is home to a few dog parks that allow off-leash dogs to roam. Furthermore, there is an off-leash dog area that isn’t fenced in, where dogs can roam as long as controlled by their owner.

Keep in mind, leash laws are in effect outside of the dog parks. Therefore, when leaving or entering the park, your dog must be on a leash. The off-leash dog area is only designated as part of the park, as well, so you must keep your dog in that area while roaming.

All dog parks in the city are completely free.

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