Del Monte Park

This park is way better than the Discovery Dog Park (on Delmas). There’s no grass or trees to pee on, but it seems to be well kept up. The turf make it so much easier to clean up! There is also a big dog and a small dog side. Also seems like there are always dogs there. Definitely coming back to this park!

We love this park! This is definitely a regular spot for my chihuahua and frenchie.
Park perks: AstroTurf, toys left from previous owners, plenty of seats, shaded area, double doors to prevent dogs from running out, separate areas for small and big dogs. It is a small area, but it fits my dogs needs to socialize and run around. It’s well kept.
The crowd: most owners clean up after their dogs and keep an eye on them. When it’s busy, most owners are up and interactive with their dogs and other owners. Everyone is usually friendly (dogs and humans). I’ve seen a small fight happen in the big dog area, but owners stepped in promptly and removed their dogs appropriately.
Tips: there’s usually street parking. Most people bring their dogs around 5 on week days and around noon on weekends

This is a pretty decent spot if you’re nearby. The park itself is very clean and we’ve never had an issue with parking on the street. The small dog side is tiny and really not spacious enough to play fetch, which Milo loves to do. We’ve taken him to the big side one or two times and haven’t had any issues; owners are responsible for their dogs and it doesn’t get overly crowded.
My only reason for lacking one more star is the size, this park would be perfect if the dog section was bigger.

It’s all about the dog park for me and Miss. Bella Lina. It’s clean and the dog owners are friendly and responsible.
Great run space, seating and fountains. Large small and large dog sections provide ample run and fun time.

Definitely the clean, nice and beautiful dog park by far. I brought my puppy here since he got bored playing around the small apartment. The park is in the nice area, parking was easy to find. It has a playground for kids so if you plan to take both of your dog and kids, it’s perfect. 2 areas separate for small and big dogs. There is also a trail that pretty close so you can take a walk or run with your dog. Pretty sure that i will come back.

Great park! Humphrey’s second time at a dog park was successful! He did so well! While it’s not nearly as big as other dog parks, it’s still decent, flat terrain, and fake grass.
The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because they ran out of waste bags. Don’t forget to bring your own!

PROS —
the only dog park we bring both of our dogs too. the park is clean since it has fake grass. there is two areas, one for big and small dogs. there is always balls around to throw and plenty of other dogs to play with. my dogs like to play rough with the other big dogs, they have a blast and we stay for a few hours to tire them out. the other pet owners always talk and have a good time as well. park has scented poop bags, everyone that goes here is responsible enough to pick up their own dog’s poop. which is great! we do leave, if we see a dog repeatedly bite my dogs or if we see a sick dog.
CONS —
(1) — saw a boxer attacking other dogs, people were asking whose aggressive dog that was and the owner did nothing to control his dog… people were picking up their dogs and the boxer was still jumping on humans trying to get to dogs. learn to manage your dog better. just calm your pet down.
(2) — a dog threw up. do not bring your dog to the park if it is SICK! we do not want our dogs catching any types of cough or being sick due to your irresponsible ownership. .
(3) — some people are extremely over protective of their dog, if there is rough play. They can be buttheads so watch out for them. Dont bring your dogs toy into the park, if you dont want other dogs to play with it too. leave it at home unless your okay with sharing.
we come here late sometimes around 6 – 9 when its dark. theres still a few dogs, but its dark because theres no light. Usually we would talk with other dog owners. its a great place to meet people as well.

Pretty clean park… Nice sized turf for the small to medium dogs to hang out and enjoy running around in on one side of the fence, then on the other side is for bigger dogs. Park provides poopie bags and a water fountain that you control for your dogs to drink from. People leave their toys behind so your dogs will have something to play with. People seem to be pretty nice. Plenty of bench area to sit on. The complaints I have are that someone’s dog left behind smeared poop in one area, which if you know your dog has diarrhea then don’t take them out to the dog park, and second is someone wasn’t watching their dog so when the dog pooped it was just left there in the corner. I just can’t stand it when people don’t pick up after their dogs, especially when it’s at a dog park where other dogs will come into contact with the poop if just left there.

Del Monte Park dog park is by far the best dog park I’ve ever been to. We recently moved from Los Angeles to San Jose and one of our first priorities was finding a good dog park. I loved everything I read about Del Monte Dog Park on Unilocal and, well, I was definitely not disappointed.
The astro turf does NOT smell. It is clean, the benches are clean, and everyone cleans up after their dogs. The regulars are kind and friendly and their dogs are well behaved in the small dog area, which is the side we frequent.

I’ve only been taking my pooch here for about a week, but I think she’s sniffed enough butts and I’ve cleaned up enough poops to declare that it’s our favorite.
It’s nicely maintained and equipped with shaded benches, doggie bags and a little water fountain. Every dog and owner I’ve met so far have been really friendly. I stick to the small dog section with my little diva, but I can say that I’ve noticed the big dog area get a little rowdy from time to time. Some dogs exit that gate with a few new battle wounds and stories.
Also — rather than sitting on Facebook to tell their friends they are at the dog park playing with their dog, people actually play with their dogs here. Everyone is always paying attention and making sure their dog is behaving, which is really refreshing because you never feel like you have to discipline someone else’s pet… nobody wants to be that guy.
We always come between 5 – 7:30pm, when it seems to be most crowded, and our dog leaves happy and exhausted every time. Two paws way up for this place!

We usually go to Watson Dog Park, but decided to try a new place. This place is GREAT! I love the friendly neighborhood, cleanliness of the area, and available poop bags (so there’s no reason for you, dog owner, to not pick up after your pooch). There’s two gates: Small Dog and Big Dog. We took little Stevie to both as he loving herding big dogs as much as little dogs.
+ Cleanliness
+ Friendly dog owner (s) and dogs
+ FREE poop bags
+ Dog toys available for your pup
+ Location /​Parking (there’s parking in the back!)
+ Water fountain available for your pup (will need your assistance)
Unfortunately, as much as we love this park, Stevie was traumatized when he heard the drone after his second visit. Somebody was flying this thing around the playground nearby and he freaked out. We took him back here a few times and each time he would just sit in the corner and whine to leave :(Thanks Mr. Drone Flyer.
Below is a picture of Stevie on a swing. We took him there because he was whining to leave when he saw and heard the drone…
We’ll try to bring him back here another time because we really like this place.

I used to go to Watson but one day I felt like trying out a new park. I went on Unilocal and found this jewel.
Almost everybody picks up after their furbaby which is a huge plus! No one wants to step in a pile of poop right? Not only that but people actually watch their dogs. At Watson, never happens.
The park is super clean and it’s not lumpy, it’s very flat and has fake grass.
The only downside is that there isn’t a private parking lot, there is street parking. But other than that, my puppies love coming here every few days.
**A good time to come is around 5 – 730 pm!

Beautiful yet simple park. Modern play structure. Very well designed dog park. Best park in the area

This is our new go-​to place… forget Watson park. The huge plus with this park, other than the fact that is has the illusion being nicer simply due to the artificial grass, but that people actually follow the small/​large dog rules. Last time we went to Watson a pitbull mix attached a german shephard in the SMALL park! Thankfully neither dog got hurt, but we have 10lb Dachshunds and the result would have been 10x worse if it was one of hours that were attacked. Needless to say Del Monte is worth the extra mile or two drive.
Oh and they actually have doggy bags.

Decided to take my puppy out and let him socialize with other dogs because he thinks he’s the turf king. I was looking around for dog parks near me and Del Monte was the closest.
Parking wasn’t a big deal, you can find them on the shoulder near the apartments. The whole park was clean and they even have a small fountain for dogs!
There’s two, fenced areas. One for small dogs and one for big dogs. We went to the small dog area and the dogs were all playful and getting along. The owners were friendly as well and loved playing with the other dogs.
They have a benches inside the fenced area so you could read a book while your dog runs around and plays.
Would definitely come back here again!

What a cute and clean dog park. I wish we had a park like this in Santa Clarita. I LOVED THE ASTRO TURF so much. I loved that it wasnt muddy. I love the two separate sides. I love the big grassy area too, I ended up walking my dog over there and he ran off leash for awhile. It was fenced in and there was no one else around. My dog doesnt’ play well with others so he enjoyed this part more than the enclosed dog area.
The water fountain was cute and so were the poop bags with little decorations all over them. Nice touch. We’re in San Jose for a week on business and I know we’ll make the jaunt over here each night for some play time for our fur child.

This park is brand new and clean. I could tell there weren’t any regulars the sat noon i went because there were no groups or cliques gathering near each other and conversing like some parks ive been to. Its nice to see the same people and dogs every week, but again this park is relatively new.
Pros
–new=clean
Cons
–safety concern crossing the street (there are bright flags to hold on to while crossing, but its hard to find the flags and no instructions on what theyre there for-​i was there for a while staring at the flags lol till it dawned on me)
–cool water fountain, but water does not stay im the bowl. Thats probably not a good thing considering oir drought since al gore ran for presidency. Unless it recycles back which theres no indication it does that.
–no real dirt or trees. Very hard for one of my dogs a pintzu to know where to pee or poo. He basically held it in till we left and he found a real tree…
I will definitely go back every once and a while, but ill probably stick to our regular dog park. Hopefully this place will get some regulars with the new housing across the street and it will be a lot more lively and social. Its nice to have 30+ dogs running around with pet parents educated in dogs.

This is by far one of the best dog parks I have been to! And I have been to a high number in the Bay Area! The Del Monte Park seems to have something for the whole family. There is a spacious dog park, with separate play areas for small dogs and large dogs. If you have a medium dog, you can use your best judgment to see where your playmate wants to make friends and meet other dogs!
There is also lots of grass area, and I have seen families just basking in the sun, enjoying the day. The playground is also a great spots for kids (little kids to older kids) and there are fun toys to climb too. Parking isn’t too bad (it’s all along the street) and I have never had a problem. There is always activity happening at the park, which makes for a lively visit!
I have also met very friendly petowners and the park is clean for the most part. I did not have a chance to visit the bathrooms, but if needed, they are open for use too. If you have a dog and want to help him/​her make some new friends, Del Monte Park may be the best spot in the area!

This is my favorite dog park in the area! Artificial turf, clean benches, minature water fountain, poop bags, friendly dog owners and tons of funtastic dogs (small & large). Highly recommend this dog park for your pooches.
Garbage cans are located outside of the gated area. I don’t understand why they don’t put a garbage can by the entrance gate…

Opened just his past weekend! Swings for the little kids and climbing ropes, bars, and that spinning thingy for the big kids. There is also a ping pong table but don’t forget to bring your paddles and ball! In addition, there are a few 4 people picnic tables so the parents can enjoy the scenery while watching their children play.
The city of San Jose has also added two gated grassy areas for those 4-​legged animals. Also included in the gated area is a water fountain because we all know the furry kids get thirsty too! Furthermore, there is a small bathroom for those play breaks.
The only downfall is that there is no parking. However, there have been some visitors making there own parking along the curve– even though you’re not suppose to park there.
Overall it’s a nice park! You should stop by and check it out!