We are so fortunate to have three well-maintained dog parks right here in Balboa Park. As I’ve discussed in previous blogs, the leash-free dog parks at Nate’s Point, Morley Field, and Grape Street are all surrounded by lush scenery, easily accessible, and offer wide open grassy areas for frolicking and play.

 

Ideal as these settings may be, it’s really the users (a.k.a. you and me) that make a good dog park great! Now without sounding too lecture-y, I wanted to take a moment to offer my readers a few tips to ensure a wonderful experience for all:

 

1)   Keep to the posted leash-free hours. They are there for your safety and to be good neighbors.

2)   Clean up after yourself. Pet litterbag dispensers are located throughout the parks. Use them!

3)   Keep four-legged friends leashed outside leash-free areas. Again for everyone’s safety.

4)   Don’t bring pet treats or food. They can be messy and cause competitive, aggressive behavior.

5)   Keep the young ones at home. Dog parks are no place for human or canine pups.

6)   And above all else, do not bring ill-mannered, poorly socialized pets who may intimidate or even possibly attack others.

 

Having these dog parks is a privilege, so I thank everyone for helping me to keep them safe and clean.