Frank S Ortiz Dog Park

Love this place so much. When staying in Abiquiu and coming in to town to get groceries, we always bring a cooler for the cold stuff and schedule a bit of extra time for hanging out here with our dog.

Best and safest place to take your dog — anywhere no matter the size or breed. The semi annual clean up keeps it clean

As others have said, this is a great dog park. There is a ton of space and trails to take your dog on adventures.
However, as pointed out, it does not have a fence, so your dog needs to respond to voice commands. Like any dog park, there are some humans that might on occasion bring aggressive dogs. And there are humans who do not appropriately supervise their dogs.
It is not listed in Unilocal under Off Leash Dog Parks, but if you are looking for a fenced in dog park check out the Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s parks. Besides a large «community park» with water and trails, they also have 3 «single use» fenced in dog parks. This is nice for dogs who tend to be aggressive towards other dogs, since they still have a place to run around without risking a fight in the community park. Here is the link to those parks:

I don’t like this dog park because we’ve had a few run-​ins with mean dogs off leash. Also, there are lots of dog poops scattered about — it seems that quite a few people do not clean up after their dogs.

Wrong address! It’s actually at 1160 not 160!
After we found it, we loved this park! Really picturesque, with lots and lots of room to roam. My pups loved chasing sticks, meeting dogs and snuffling around in the brush. Definitely take water.

What a delightful park. How did Santa Fe get so lucky?
Good to know:
* The first parking lot next to the playground has lots of non-​park enthusiasts. In other words, people just sit in their cars and park while they eat lunch, rest, chat on the phone, and/​or look for another car to break into. FYI.
* The second, bigger and more private parking lot can be found past the playground one. It’s also on the left side of the road. You can either go straight on Camino de las Crucitas, turn right, or turn left onto a gravel road. Go left for the bigger /​safer parking lot. Usually, somebody is always around.
* There are lots of bags for your doggie-​doo provided. There’s also a lot of doggie-​doo. It’s the desert. Poop happens.
* There are no fences, so if your dog is not well behaved, you may wish to have a leash handy for the few paths that run next to a road.
* Lots and lots and lots of trails to walk. Once you get to know the place, it’s not so big and becomes easy to maneuver.
* This is the desert. Bring water for you and your pup. After your first trip, you’ll see a shopping cart filled with empty, plastic containers. Grab a few to take home, fill, then bring back during your next visit. What a great contribution.
* Dogs are well behaved here, however, the owners can some times be nutty. From what I have seen, «aggressive» dog accusations fly liberally as does the gossip surrounding them. Always be curious about what you’re being told. Seriously, I saw a large dog bark at a smaller dog and the small dog owner flipped out. Unfortunately, the large dog owner didn’t come across as being any more stable, so a back and forth drama fest ensued. Great entertainment value, yet disturbing. These are not uncommon. It’s mocudrama worthy — Hollywood should jump at the opportunity to do a «Best In Show» follow-​up movie.
Have Fun! Your dog WILL get worn out on these trails. They’re expansive.

I was surprised to see that no one has mentioned there are no fences. While this is fine for my dog, I’m sure that a lot of people would be uncomfortable letting their dog off leash here. As a result, though, all of the dogs are really cool. You don’t have to worry about the crazy ones, since they’re the ones who’d likely be running off. You can basically think of it as a regular park that happens to allow dogs off leash. It’s a beautiful spot, the views are fantastic, and the dogs love it.

Close to town with several miles of trials for everyone to enjoy. Wonderful local amenity for dog lovers & visitors.
Just be sure — lock your car & do NOT leave any valuables inside. There are frequent «smash & grab» incidents here, especially in the smaller parking lot on Camino de la Crucitas. I recommend parking in the large lot (first dirt road on left after the paved lot on above referenced road). Lots more people, cars & activity to deter foul play. That is the only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5.
Wonderful views of the mountains. Lots of dirt, but, hey — this is the desert. You can be as sociable (or not) as you want. Great flat areas to throw ball if your dog loves «fetch».
This has got to be one of the best (and largest) organized off-​leash dog parks in the West.

I feel blessed to live in a city that has an incredible, off lease dog park (which once was a dump). Some folks just hang out while the pups play but I like to walk all over the vast park. The views are stunning, the folks are kind and the dogs get along very well. I thank the people who made this spectacular dog park happen.

This is dog paradise with miles of off-​leash winding trails to roam. Just minutes from downtown this is great for their human companions as well with water and bags to go around. With scenic views of the valley and everyone with smiles on their faces, this is a great stop for four and two legged types.