Griffith Dog Park

So I normally go to the Laurel Canyon dog park but decided to check out this one because it was closer to home. There were some dog owners that didn’t know correct dog park etiquette their dogs were aggressive and still brought them there I have never been bit by dog in my life and I got bit by a dog and also there was a got another dog attacking other dogs so I will never be returning here again because people don’t know how to control there dogs. Note to dog owners if your dog bites or is aggressive do know fucking bring your dog to a dog park.

I’ve been bringing my dogs here 15 years. The people are friendly and everyone minds their dogs. Every once in a while there is someone who does not obey the rules (amoking, bringing in food) and a few times someone has brought a non-​neutered male or aggressive dog. But this is rare. There’s a porta potty and parking is easy. So is freeway access. But be aware; Saturdays and Sundays from about 10 AM until about 2 PM, traffic backs up as people try to get in to the LA zoo. There’s only one way out of this place, and I’ve been stuck in that backup for as long as 20 minutes just trying to get to the on-​ramp. The dog park is closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance. There are nearby opportunities for dogs and people. You can take your dog jogging or walking on the nearby horse trails across the freeway in Griffith Park (leash required, although that’s not enforced as strictly if you go into the more remote areas Griffith Park). Or you can walk your dog along the bike path (leash required)

Sounds like there’s polarized opinions on this park. Guess it depends on the owners that show up. People seem to be the problem. The ones with attitude n self-​entitlement. The only large dogs in the large section is ridiculous. They rnt separated so the large dogs don’t come across small dogs. They r separated for the small dogs that can’t handle large dogs for obvious reasons. Or timid ones. This place is fine for a dog park. Plenty of parking. The ‘directions’ button on this Unilocal thing won’t get u there. It’s just wrong. Look at the map instead.

I love this park! My dog needs exercise and we can only do so much when she’s leashed! I have a borderline small medium dog, and if there’s no one to play with in the small dog side, I take her over to the regular side and have never had any problems. All the dogs and owners we’ve met have been extremely friendly and responsible! I actually like that there isn’t grass since my dog always seems to find invisible but gross things to roll in in grass parks. I also actually like that it’s not too too big, my dog is less distracted by trying to pee in every little corner and really plays with the other dogs and wears herself out. The small dog side has almost no shade, but the other side has some nice big trees to sit under. There are multiple water spouts and bowls on both sides and lots of spare balls to play with lying around. Be aware that on tuesdays the park stays closed until 10:00 am for maintenance.

Enjoyed coming here for a while but at times you need to deal with some real dumb shit dog owners. I called it quits after this old Italian guy named Giuseppe showed up. What a piece a work. He was arrested after punching some dog trainer in the face for some apparent bullshit. He started showing back up and randomly would snap on people. I figured he was borderline crazy so I thought it would be in my best interest to check out before I whooped his ass. There was some nice people otherwise but the city seemed not to do much as far maintenance .
Good luck.

There are concrete benches that will withstand all the dogs. Two dog watering stations keep the dogs hydrated. There’s no grass, but that doesn’t seem to bother the dogs.

I love this place. There is plenty of space and parking is always easy without ever being over crowded. It has all the amenities of a dog park gated, water etc… It’s located far enough from a main road that you never have to worry about your dog after you exit the gated area.
The only thing that it lacks is shade and grass.

Nice low key dog park. Parking is nice, you can usually park right next to either section– small dog or big dog. Not everyone follows the rule of picking up after their pup, but since it’s dirt, they get pretty hard fast. I usually will scoop what I see, because I don’t want to step in it!

My puppy is used to the dog parks in suburbia with tons of grass and trees. Despite the abundance of both in massive Griffith Park, the pups are relegated to an unknown corner of the park right next to the freeway on dirt. I can’t wrap my mind around why the dog park was designed this way and despite my disappointment with the setup, Benji seemed to have a good time and made a few good friends. The other dogs were all very friendly. This park is only one step up from the filth of Silver Lake Dog Park.

It a drive out for me, but worth it. I enjoyed the open space without the over crowding. They have a gated separator for small dogs if you wish to take your little pooch with its little friends only. My pitbull and boxer enjoyed the company of the dogs that were there. A great combination of personalities and pet parents supervise their furry kids well. I liked that there were calm small dogs hanging out with the larger ones.

I was underwhelmed by this dark park, the little dog park had zero shade and not many places to sit. We eventually had to move to the regular dog park because there was a shortage of dogs in the small/​timid dog area.
McNugget did well for the most part with the normal sized dogs. As the third wave of dogs moved in with bigger ones he started to freak a bit. The owners were pretty nice and there were more dogs there than expected, just wish it was bigger and busier.

It’s next to the freeway, so it’s noisy. But it has the necessary bones of a dog park: gated, water access, parking.
What I’m wondering is there’s over 4000 acres of Griffith Park, why give such a shitty sliver of land for the dog park? The tree at the small dog side is reminiscent of Charlie Brown’s Xmas tree. So much for being the Central Park of LA.

All dirt, no grass.
A lot of space, not over crowded.
Hidden in the back of the park.
Right off the freeway.
Have separate parks for small/​big k9’s.
Have water bowls, fountains, and benches/​chairs to sit.

Best dog park in Glendale-​Burbank area. clean and quiet area. and got 2 areas for smaller dogs and larger size dogs

This has become my favoritest dog park in LA (though I’ll be the first to admit that my frame of reference is quite limited.)
It’s easy to get to — just off the 5.
It’s easy to park — literally ALWAYS spots right in front.
It’s easy to get my dog inside — two airlocked gates available.
It’s easy to be lazy on a park bench and enjoy my dog’s enjoyment of outdoor space and fresh air.
All around good times in my book (oh, and in my dog’s book too).

Always pretty calm & quiet. Good space for dogs to run around in. No grass, which could be good or bad. (I like it; no surprises waiting to be stepped on. But my dog likes grass) Some shade & some seating. My dog gives it two paws up! :)

As far as dog parks go this one is okay-​good.
I say that because they have faucets and bowls for fresh water which is great :) They also have park benches and chairs for you to sit while the dogs play. :) The dog owners here are great and typically watch their dogs and pick up after them. :)
However be prepared to get dusty! There is no grass and this place is all dirt with some trees!

Great dog park. i use to take my puppy here all the time. sadly my puppy died and now i dont visit this park anymore remind me of my little monster. great park for doggies.

I love this park, mainly because of the people here. they all seem to care about the park and the other dogs there! Its decently clean and the plus side is they have a little grass area, which I love. My little Ritchie absolutely loves this park and all of his big and small companions :)

Great dog park, have both small and large dog areas. water faucets for the four and two legged, some shade and seating for everyone. My one of my dogs likes to go, the others just kinda of follow me around, so it’s more like I’m taking laps with my pups.
The other two legged people at this park are great, will generally share toys and balls with other dogs and are great to strike a conversation up with as well.
Parking is great and it’s never too packed.