Carlson Dog Park

I just was there for my first & last time. I brought in my Husky, who was immediately surrounded by 2 MUCH bigger dogs. The people were oblivious until my dog started Unilocaling. Them some woman started to yell at me ‘this is an off leash dog park ’
I do give credit to the man with the ponytail as he was the first over to us & helped me out. If you have a gentle dog– don’t go!

I absolutely love this park. I have a seven month old border collie Siberian husky mix. She is extremely active and playful and most of the dogs at this park are sweet as well as their owners. From what I’ve heard this park is extremely better then the one in Fontana plus it has the great Rubidoux mountain trails right behind you. Only downfall, some of the owners do not clean up after their dogs so you might need to look where you step just so you don’t end up stepping in poop.

I’ve been taking my 12 lb poodle mix, Bernie to the Redlands Dog Park and to Hound Town, the Moreno Valley dog park. I’ve had nothing but positive, good experiences at both of these dog parks. I stay completely on the small dog side as it it pretty obvious that things between the big dogs can go south quickly. Every so often a big dog is on the small dog side, but this has always been a gentle spirit who gets intimidated by the big dogs and is just more comfortable hanging out with the little guys.
I had business in Riverside, so I decided to visit Carlson Bark Park while I was there. I pulled into the parking lot and immediately noticed that almost no one was in the dog park, but the many cars parked obviously belonged to people on the Mt. Rubidoux trail. I pulled in to a parking space and was arranging my belongs when I noticed that the car parked next to me had no dog, but it did have two very small children and two adults who were very out of it. It was a small family who was obviously living in their car. I felt a little deflated, but wanted to continue with my visit. As I got out of my car to get by dog from the back, I was approached by a homeless person and asked for money. By this time I had only my dog park gear-​phone, keys, whistle and water, with me, so gently refused his request. Finally, I got Bernie out of his crate in the cargo area of my car and we made our way into the small dog side, which seemed to be deserted. There were some people on the big dog side with three large dogs and two medium sized dogs. The small dog side was very unusual in it’s shape. It almost seemed like an afterthought to the big dog side of the park. It was extremely narrow, but very long. I let Bernie off his leash and decided to walk/​jog with him the length of the park. As we were making our way, we approached one of the very large oak trees still in the park and just before we got even with the tree, I saw the legs of a man sleeping under the tree. Well, that did it for me-​I was getting myself and my dog out of there. The park’s location, adjacent to the Santa Ana River river bottom, means that the likelihood of encountering homeless people there is very high. But that is not the environment I want for myself or my dog at a dog park. So, for now, it is back to Redlands and Moreno Valley, whose parks are in areas where there is no likelihood of encountering homeless individuals or families and where one never feels uncomfortable or at risk.

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I normally park down at the dog park parking lot while I hike Mt. Rubideux. I love the aesthetics :)

Nice park with great trails. This was our first time going and we really enjoyed it. The dog park was great and pretty well shaded. They also have benches available for the pet owners to relax at. We walked along the trails and enjoyed it. There was some glass here and there, but that was to be expected. Make sure you bring lots of water. The trails don’t provide much shade if any at all so be cautious of what time of day you go. Very happy with our first time there!

First and last time to this dog park. Between the very sketchy and asshole people coming in the park just to use the water fountain, we found a used syringe ten feet away from the trash can.

If your idea of a good time is watching your dog play in dirt while endless amounts of tweakers pop in & out from the river bed making drug deals, then this is your place! Otherwise, do yourself a favor & just don’t.
The only thing this place has going for it is its limited, deteriorating agility equipment.
Too bad. This park had potential.

Awesome park for our first time! My small Yorkie/​Chihuahua mix had an awesome time, there’s 3 parks which are divided: small breed, large breed, agility course. Although, no one really used the small dog park there was a lot of breeds mixed within the large breed park — puppies & sizes all mixed! It was really neat, everyone is really nice too! If you’re trying to train your dog to be more socialized I suggest to go into the smaller park & work your way up. That way it won’t throw off the balance for any of the dogs in the larger parks! Oh & make sure to clean up your dogs poo plz. Lol.

A nice looking park that leaves me a bit torn. Perhaps I’ll visit on certain days when I know certain pups & owners will be there.
Pros:
— I like the layout spacious big & little dog area. Puppy area.
— Seperate agility course.
— People are generally nice & friendly
— Responsible owners that pay attention to their dogs.
— Ample parking
— close to a nature trail for a walk
Cons:
— Yes there are plenty of land mines! (No biggie)
— The occasional aloof owner (every dog park)
— Agility course missing parts for jumps/​weave poles.
— Not fond of little dogs (usually scary & nippy) coming on the big dogs side & shutting down playtime for my bigger pup. Just that much more to have to keep an eye on. Can’t we just keep dog play size appropriate?!
Sidenote: I was initially very excited about this park, But perhaps my last visit has soured it a bit.
A very aloof & oblivious owner watched as her dog (A bully looking pit with a pinch collar on. I never discriminate against pits but WHY was the pinch collar still on inside a dog park!?) full on attacked another dog & only got involved once the owner of the dog being attacked started kicking HER dog and she got mad. The poor pup had wounds & a very distraught family of 4. What’s even more troubling is that the attack dog & the owner stayed at the park. If you can’t control your dog perhaps seek training before putting other dogs & people in danger.
Definitely cut our fun short. Things happen at every park so perhaps I’ll return & keep an extra eye out.

Had a great experience here! Clean park and friendly dogs. I like that they allow littler dogs in with the big dogs. My dog is on smaller side and he loves playing with all different sizes. The people have been extremly compared to other dog parks I have been too. I am really enjoying bringing my dog his «new» local spot :-)

We have been going here for the past six months. We originally went to the OTHER dog park (which shall remain nameless) but had such horrible experiences with catty people who think they own the place that we began attending this one. Living in an apartment with two big dogs, we visit frequently.
The downsides are that yes, it isn’t as grassy as the other dog park and yes, there are occasionally rude people who come in, don’t watch their dogs or pick up poop, etc. However, the majority of people and all the regulars that we have now come to known and form friendships with are great, kind people. They look out for each other and are very good people.
Which, unfortunately, cannot be said of the other park. Oddly enough we get a ton of people from the other park who always remark it’s like a breath of fresh air to come and meet nice people who aren’t so crotchety and pissy.

Great place for dogs to feel free. I try to bring my dogs when I have a chance. They both love being around other dogs. There are posts with doggie bags to pick up after your dog to try to keep it clean but its a dog park there is a chance someone didnt pick up after their dog. Let me just say when I got home it wasn’t mud I stepped in.
There are 3 sections of the park, a puppy/​small dog section, a training section to train your dog although the training section is not that great, and a large area for all dogs to roam free. I love it here because I can unleash them and watch them run, play and be happy. Its at the bottom of mt rubidoux so if you yourself want to go for a walk. You and your dog will now have another area to explore

Too bad the dog owners take this place too much for granted. It is a pretty nice park that has been treated disrespectfully by owners of larger dogs.
My biggest complaint? It is disconcerting that they do not care to pick up after their canine friends. We came there to play with our little Lilly, but found ourselves focused on keeping our shoes clean. And I am not that much of a do-​gooder that I was going to pick up after everyone. Lilly loved it, we… not so much.
Still, there are plenty of good points… large grassy areas, big trees, benches, a water fountain, free poopy bags, separate fenced-​in areas and gates for different sized dogs, an agility section, puppy section, small dog section, and mixed. And plenty of parking.
You will find this park on the back side of Mt. Rubidoux. The homes in this area are lovely, century old homes, quite a opportunity to peer at how the old rich lived.

Dog park options are limited whenever I come visit family out here. While I prefer the Redlands dog park itself [all grass, clean, smells lovely] I much prefer the people at this park. They are super friendly and social and generally on top of their dogs. Lots of regulars and I love the proximity to Mt. Rubidoux as well.
3 stars. I would give the park a solid 4 stars except no matter what time of day I visit, it’s ALWAYS muddy. My dog always looks a hot mess when we leave.

This park has a lot of potential but really needs improvement.
There is really only one play area and everyone mixes small and large dogs, the «small dog» play area is always used by people with huge aggressive dogs, so I couldn’t take my dog in there if I wanted to. The «large dog» area is nice and big, but there is hardly any grass, and only one water facility for the dogs.
Another big issue is the amount of abandoned dog poop all over this place which I think is partially the result of lazy visitors and the fact that the plastic bag dispensers are always empty.
If you don’t have the time to make it down to Riverwalk go here, but really this place should be your last choice.

This morning was the first time that I took my 3 year old pup (half pit, half boxer, all cute!) to this park. There was another family there and they were super friendly. The dogs played for a bit and then the gentleman took his dog to the large dog area (there is a small dog, large dog and agility section) so we could use the agility equipment.
Our pup played on things for a while and then another family showed up with a small dog. We let the dogs say hi to each other, but I think the smaller pup was intimidated by our larger pup, so we left the agility area so their dog could use it.
The space i s great and the people were friendly. I will definitely return to this park.

My dog loves it here. It’s probably the best dog park we have been to, aside from Riverwalk dog park. However this is closer so we frequent this spot. The park is divided into two areas, one for big dogs and another for small dogs.
The small dog park has an agility course that my dog loves, however there are no benches to sit on our fountain for your dog except on the outside of the fence. There are bags to clean up your dog as well.
Like many dog parks we have visited there are no toilets for humans! You can squat in the grass too I suppose but park is situated on a busy street.
There is a nice little area to hike up the hill as well just be careful! The hill is quite high. Love this park tho.

Love this dog park! I usually go Saturday or Sunday mornings before it gets scorching hot. There’s also usually a descent amount of people that come and bring their dogs too.
They have a small dog and large dog section as well as a «athletic training» section. I always thought it’d be nice to train my dog more because she does have dem athletic long legs! (Just kidding, not really– it’s because she’s super smart too)
There’s a water fountain for people and for the dogs so it’s nice. The area is pretty nice too, somewhat shady and away from busy streets. Right next to Mt. Rubidoux!
PARKING: There’s a lot of people that hike or bike in that area so sometimes its hard to find parking. So go early to beat the heat and get a good spot!

Frankie and I are regulars here!
Although other parks have better quality grass or whatever, this one is spacious and it’s just off of the Mission Inn Avenue exit in Downtown Riverside. There also seems to be a trail leading up to a cliff, so that’s exciting for all the joggers and bikers. Every time I come, I’m never disappointed with the amount of dogs and the diversity in breeds. There is a park separate for small dogs but the one for big dogs is much busier. Owners socialize, bring a book to read, or relax on the benches and tables. It’s a great atmosphere. Prime time is around 6:30pm when everyone gets off work and stuff. I came once at around 5pm and it wasn’t as busy. Expect about 15 – 25 dogs running, playing, and having a great time out on the field!