Ward Canyon Dog Park
The City lists Ward Canyon's off-leash area at 3905 Adams Avenue with separate fenced, wood-chipped pens for small and large dogs, plus pergolas, benches and parking.
DOG ACCESSOff-leash inside fenced pens
HOURSDawn to dusk
SETUPSeparate small + large dog areas
RULES CHECKEDNov. 4, 2026
Before you enter: separation by size can reduce some mismatches, but it does not replace active supervision. Keep your dog leashed until inside the posted off-leash boundary and follow any closure or maintenance signs.
Best fit
Ward Canyon is useful when you want a straightforward fenced setup near Normal Heights rather than a large open field. The City's listed pergolas and benches can make a short supervised play session easier.
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