Grape Street Dog Park

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I use to enjoy coming to this park 3 – 4 days a week. Lots of space and bathrooms were decent. Occasionally there would be a few dog fights and owners fighting. Some really ‘smart’ owners would often have their kids bike around or throw balls around thinking its a kids park. Smart huh? Anyways. after this horrible accident I’m never coming back.
How hard is it to building an actual gate for a dog park? My dog was playing with some dog who later ran into the street and my playful dog followed. I immediately ran after her but I was too late because the next thing I heard was a big bang and my dog cry in pain. She then ran up to us with a bloody tear on her back that immediately required surgery. What makes this worse is that who ever hit her with their car door drove off. I would know if 60lbs ran into my car just saying. We are at a DOG PARK and the fact that these people just drove off like they hit a curb or something really pissed me off because you know dam well they have a dog too.

Grape St. Dog Park has everything! There are the unrivaled views of Balboa Park, an expansive grass field for frolicking, friendly neighbors, and A+ dogspotting.
I love to bring my pups here. If you have a smaller dog, the northern part of the park (near the baños) is pretty well separated from where the big dogs play.
Local folks here can be very conversational if that’s what you’re into. If not, the park is big enough that you can just chill solo while you watch your dog live it up :)

My favorite dog park in San Diego, and I go to a lot! Plenty of grass compared to other parks and plenty of places to sit and shade from trees.
For a frequent dog park visitor, those things are crucial! Esp in sunny San Diego.
Yeah a lot of people know each other here but it isn’t clichey. Big space. There’s even a small agility course.
There are certain areas your pup can sneak off too like the valley in the back or the parking lot (not totally gated) FYI.
It’s in the awesome South Park neighborhood. You can bring your pup to eat at the Station nearby or a drink on the patio of South Park Abbey.

THERE’S NO FENCES. Not sure what else to say. I spent the whole time hawkeyeing my pooch making sure he didn’t wander his way into the street, which he did once… BECAUSE THERE’S NO FENCES. How is this a dog park? Maybe it’s only for angel dogs and that’s how they weed out the bad ones.

Morley Field is usually our regular, but my cattle dog and I decided to check out Grape Street for a change.
First impressions:
+ It’s WAY bigger, nicely maintained, with lots of shade and grass.
+ Love the obstacle course (probably more than my dog does).
+ There’s lots of different dogs, big and small, old and young, so there’s variety for everyone to play with.
Negatives:
— Even though the park isn’t fenced in, it’s blocked off and big enough to give owners a sense of security. Why is that a negative? Because it means irresponsible owners bring their ill-​trained dogs and chat away on their coffee dates and don’t watch their dog’s obnoxious behavior. I’ve seen more dog fights break out here in my two visits than my entire time at Morley Field. Just keep an eye out for trouble makers and watch their body language with your dog so your pup doesn’t get caught in a tiff.
— Also, poop. People not watching their dogs = unclaimed piles.
All in all, we have a good time with the good dogs. But just stay away from the crappy owners and the crap.

It gets a little muddy when it rains, but aside from that it’s a great place to let your doggy stretch his legs out and let his jeebees out. They just added this new doggy obstacle course and it’s so much fun! There are so many trees with great shade and sunny spots too. Restrooms are available and a couple water fountains.

Great dog park, lots of space to run around. Located on the south side of Balboa Park and the east side of the golf course, it’s a huge wide open field for the dogs to play. Grass is bare but the dogs don’t mind. Today was a muddy day. I’m not sure it I showed up after maintenance but definitely bring a towel to wipe your pup off. Plenty of picnic tables spread out to relax on.
My only concern was the fact that it’s not completely fenced in so dogs are free to run off if they please. I watched a large dog run right into the parking lot and it made me nervous. Luckily he listed to his owner and came back. If your dog isn’t trained to well and likely runs away, I would be cautious of taking him off the leash.
Parking lot plentiful and street parking is nearby. Nice spot in Southpark!

I LOVE this park. It’s a great space for any sized dog. It has a great view and it’s a big park. There are also some walking trails on the north and south side. For the trails the dogs do have to be on leash. The park is mostly grass. There are two drinking fountains, and there are also restrooms for pet owners! There are also various water containers there for the dogs. A lot of Bag stations and trash cans too. Benches and plenty of shade. The fencing here can be tricky if your dog is a runner. It’s not the typical fence. It’s my favorite park so far.

If Maddie dog could speak, she would say this about Grape Street Dog Park, «Arf arf, Arf arf. Woof-w*%f. Ruff ruff, r%ff r#ff!»
To translate, «This park is da sh%t! Lots of space, trees for shade, and mad greens (grass). Here they don’t segregate small dogs from big dogs. Puppies from old dogs. All dogs matter! Owners for the most part are on top of their dogs. But sometimes dogs will be dogs. My fav park fo sure! Enjoi!»

The best. Sun. Shade. Cool grass. Restrooms for humans. Water fountains for all. Watch sunsets on summer nights with views of San Diego. The people are so friendly. And so are the pups. It’s a really welcoming neighborhood place. Poop bags provided. Community message board too.
Sometimes there are coyotes in the canyons that surround it. But your dog is not supposed to be in the canyons anyway.
Occasional golf ball flying over the fence. But so what.
Definitely my fav dog park in SD.
Maintenance Wednesday ams. So it’s closed. But the rest of the week is wide open.
There is also a Dogs of Grape Street Facebook page.

This dog park is one of the better ones in San Diego. It has lots of shade, grass, and water for your dog. The dogs here are all well behaved and the owners are friendly. The only thing I wish it had is a fence to close the dogs in. I just feel like I always have to keep an eye on where my dog is going so that it doesn’t wonder off.

I love this dog park! Much more grass than any of the other dog parks in town, plus it has friendly, well behaved dogs and people. You can’t beat the view either!

This is the best dog park in San Diego, paws down! Our Tonka approves wholeheartedly!
This huge off-​leash park is a grass park with patches of dirt — maybe an ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ ratio — so if your pup takes a tumble, it’ll likely be on the softer grass. There are two dog-​sized water fountains, each with two sprigs at different heights for both large and small dogs, and people have brought plenty of bowls over the years to fill from the fountains to make water even more readily available.
There are dogs of every shape and size at this park, from Chihuahuas and Pugs all the way up to Newfoundlands and Great Danes. Owners are very responsible here, both in picking up their dogs’ leavings and in monitoring behavior. The smell is minimal (thanks to those responsible owners). There are human bathrooms on the premises, and parking is free and ample.
One warning: the park is not fully fenced. There’s a low log fence that acts as a superficial barrier from the street, but it’s not fully closed; dogs can and do sometimes run through it toward the street, or toward the canyon on the other side. However, this park is in a very quiet area at the end of a residential road, so there’s little to no vehicular traffic.
On weekdays, it’s busiest in the evenings around 6 PM with anywhere from 30 to 60 dogs, so if your dog likes to socialize, that’s the best time to come by!

What a great gem in San Diego! I cannot wait to bring Lincoln back.
The great things about this place is that your pup can play and you get a view at the same time.
Grassy spots which are nice. I’m used to sandy dog parks, so we were excited to have some grassy areas.
The only bad part and I really don’t think it’s too bad, but they didn’t have a gate going in. If you have a runner then you might to be extra careful.

This is the only dog park I will take my German Shepherd to. The downside is that if your dog likes to run off then it’s difficult due to no fences but have personally never had an issue with mine. Only on one or two occasions have I experienced an aggressive dog but most that go are friendly and appear to be in good health. That has always been an issue for me and why I am avoided the OB Dog Park. This is a great spot!

Reasons I LOVE this dog park:
–the area is mostly grass, which makes your dog less susceptible in getting dirty
–dogs are very friendly and playful. I have never seen a dog being aggressive with another dog or dog owner.
–the park is always clean because the dog owners pick up after their dogs
–doggy bowls and doggy bags are provided
–Free parking!
Warning:
The area is not fenced in so you have to monitor your dog’s whereabouts. Also, the ground is not leveled making it hard to run around the park with your dogs.

First of all. I am in the vicinity of this park and not exactly at the Grape St dog park. It’s farther south by the edge of the golf course. Although the planes fly overhead often, the park still gets a modicum of visitors including us and my faithful companion and friend, Apricot.
We often come here when we want to have him enjoy the grass and roll around because, it’s clean, it’s not too dense with people (most of the parties or bbq are a several hundred feet north of the area.
Leashed dogs are required but I have seen some who are trying to train or have well behaved dogs not on a leash. Since Apricot has a tendency to run away from me for fun (he likes being chased), I often make sure the leash is long or always tethered.
We are often here brief but enough to give Apricot a chance to pick up some stuff on his fur that need to be brushed out later when we get home.
So it’s not a secret place but it’s a place far enough from our home that we can have Apricot enjoy the ride (oh he loves his head out of the car like most dogs!)
To repeat, this area I talked about is South of the actual GSDP but you can stick to that area and leave this quiet spot to us!

This is a very busy dog park with lots of holes and uneven terrain. It’s also one big park — meaning there is no separation by size. I have been bulldozed over a couple of times by big dogs running at top speed. Not a great place if you’re delicate. It’s also not completely fenced in — some areas just drop down a steep hill and there is nothing to stop a curious dog from wandering away. Not an issue with my dogs — but something dog owners should know.
That being said, it has everything else a dog park should have — water, shade, places for humans to sit, and poop bags. There’s even a bathroom!

Great unleashed dog park.
Free parking. Large field for dogs to run. Not fenced off so make sure you keep an eye on your dog. Also pick up your dogs poop to keep the park clean.
Ton of dogs. Some were a bit aggressive so if your dog is not used to it, keep them on the leash.

As far as dog parks in San Diego I think Grape st is the best. Nice large open area. There is quite a few parking spots but it can be busy on the weekends. Grass is always being maintained and areas are roped off for regrowth. It’s not just a dirt lot which most parks tend to be. The perimeter has some chain link fence to the west side but most of it is fairly open. That being said if you don’t have control of your dog and they have a tendency to run off this isn’t a park for you and your pet.
I would say on average most owners pick up after their dogs and mindful of others. Grape st is a great neighborhood dog park! A perfect place for us weird dog people to get together and let our furry children run around.

While most dogs are easy to please– often seen with a doggy smile when smelling a new scent, encountering a new rump, or marking new territory– the same cannot be said for our difficult and slightly obstinate husky.
I guess Volk has had more than his fair share of pleasant memories: endless treats, few baths, lots of adoring company… We’ve spoiled the beast to almost ruin– he quickly grows bored of most dog parks and the company within. Thankfully (now that we live 5 blocks away), the same cannot be said for Grape St! Playing, racing, galloping, jumping over the smallest dogs, and even meeting a potential girlfriend (a lack of balls makes this strictly a platonic relationship, however hard he tries)! Volk loves his new park, and his humans can’t complain about the view, grass, or free doggy bags, either.

There are so many things to love about the Grape Street Dog Park that I drive past 3 other dog parks to visit this one!
1. There is plenty of grassy area! This means you might make it home without dirt, dust, and the like all over your car, your home, your bed, your couch, and anywhere your dog decides to go after leaving the dog park, except of course their bed b/​c why would they want to get that dirty?!?
2. Responsible dog owners are everywhere! There was this guy whose dog got into a tiff with another dog & he kicked the other dog off his. Within seconds ppl were in him like white on rice with a glass of milk and a paper plate in a snowstorm. They told him his actions were unnecessary and that he was now unwelcome at the park and then they converged on him until he left.
3. Plenty of open space for both big & small dogs to play!
One word of caution… do not go anywhere near twilight. Coyotes frequent this area as it overlooks a canyon. Never seen one during the day, but within 30 – 45 mins of darkness I would be leary otherwise this park is incredible. Just stay to the left side and u should be good to go!!!