Conejo Creek Dog Park

Leave it to the City Council of Thousand Oaks to worry more about the water shortage then the comfort of our dogs.
Really. A couple acres of grass is not going to raise the bill to the water company that much. Take the water from the medians on the roads. This is a green area for a reason… and should be left that way. I can think of 100’s of green areas that don’t need grass…, but it is the dog park that does need it. stupid, really stupid.
The city removed almost all of the grass from our beloved dog park. And replaced it with crushed granite. And dirt. Their excuse is that it is better for the smell and for cleanup. As a dog owner I know dogpoop, and therefore can tell when poop is being thrown at us. This is a clear example. The sign reads, «Crushed Granite has been shown to reduce odor, blah, blah» and with only a time bit of Internet research, I found a bunch of sites who can refute that. in fact, I’m sure the brochure from the company that sold the city the crushed granite, was all the research the city needed.
whatever their excuse, they left us with a dust bowl with small rocks. Our dogs don’t wear shoes, so you can imagine how their feet feel.
I will be taking my dogs to Simi Valley or to Moorpark.
If you choose to stay in Thousand Oaks, you should send your veterinary bills to the city when your dog paws to have the Rock and splinters removed.
Write the city a letter. I did.

This Dog Park is fun for all dogs, and most people are very nice. Sometimes there are solicitors, but they aren’t so annoying, so just be sure to smile and say thank you. Oh, and don’t let anyone squirt your dog, as some regulars are known to do.

I’ve only been once so far, but would definitely come back. The park is nice and big so we’ll be back and see how my pup does (he’s a bit of a herder but was a bit shy this first time so I didn’t have to worry about him herding other pups…)

When this dog park was a mere concept with nothing in the field by the freeway the city was considering it’s creation. I was in the city of Thousand Oaks council chamber with several dozen other dog enthusiasts listening to the council discuss the potential of creating this sizable facility. I took my turn to speak in defense of opening the dog park while a small number of equestrian enthusiasts spoke out against our creating this dog park. The councilmen spoke of how they predicted such a Dog Park is likely to be a heavily used facility which has the potential of enhancing the quality of life for residents and canine enthusiasts by reducing the number of dogs in public parks and concentrating them here.
Needless to say but for years many of us have enjoyed this place with our pooches. I’ve been there probably a hundred or maybe a few hundred times since. Of all the visits I only had maybe two occasions where fiercely aggressive dogs were present in the large dog side. One such occasion was this year a few months back. A pair of doberman pinchers were charging and behaving aggressive in the extreme. Their owner was acting careless — and since then I have consulted animal control. I’ve learned that if this is encountered again they are to be contacted — and they will dispatch an officer immediately. This sort of hostility is NOT to be tolerated and an officer on the spot could fix this situation in a hurry. Owners of dangerous dogs think it is funny to be irresponsible — and there will be price to be paid if they are caught by the proper authority.
That said … 99.5% of the time it is indeed a wonderful experience for our dog (s). As it should be… I see few owners being absent minded about cleaning up after their pets. The regulars are often recognized and cordial conversation is easy to find while our pets run their hearts out and play! So — I give 4 of 5 stars because there is room for improvement here. I’m a fan … but I wish it could be a bit better…

A great place to spend quality time with your dog and your family. Always enjoy our time at the dog park.

My dog Gracie loves this place! She’s always so excited when we say, «Are you ready for the doggie park?» She just beams up and she’s even more cheerful when she arrives! She’s met so many new friends here. There’s a small park for little dogs and a bigger park for bigger dogs. Gracie is about 11 pounds so we always go in the little park. The big and little park are attached despite the gate dividing the two. We always have such a fun time here meeting humans and dogs alike; the people at this park are extremely friendly! Gracie was so scared and shy when we first took her in and welcomed her to our family! I do believe that with the help of this dog park, she has received a lot of social support and has changed drastically for the better. Overall, this is a great dog park and I highly recommend it for dogs to interact and make friends.

My huskies loved it huge area to run and an added bonus of 4 other huskaroos. friendly people, dogs and clean. Will definitely visit again soon!

Great park for your dog. It’s nice that there are separate parks for large and small dogs so the small dogs don’t get scared around the larger dogs. Sometimes the pooper scoopers are dirty and full of poo stains. But other than that it is a great dog park.

We drive from central LA to Thousand Oaks JUST TO GO TO THIS PARK. Huge grassy separate fields for big and small pooches. Did we speak the word GRASS? Yes we did. Dogs love grass. Not gross wood chips, not dust. Grass. Friendly, down-​to-​earth people. Worth it.

Great place, lots of space, my dog digs it! One complaint– people watch your dogs and pick up after them! Walking through there is like walking through a minefield.

I love brining my dog here to get that energy out. He met some dogs to play with and we meet here almost everyday, I have even made a few friends as well.
There are a few things they could fix. One of them is the grass. There is a lot of dirt patches and is uneven. All they really need to do is section it off and let the grass grow. They also need a few umbrellas on the other side of the park. There is only so much shade and it gets way to hot in the summer.
As for the people, almost everybody I have met has been really nice. There are a few that seem to always have a chip on their shoulder. When people bring toys they should expect that another dog might get ahold of a toy that they will get it back. They don’t need to get upset. It will be ok. But if the toy means that much to you, then don’t bring it. Lastly, I feel that puppies should be on the small side. It shouldn’t matter how big they are. Sorry that’s my little rant.

Great park in the area. My dog loves it here. Wish some people did a little better job of controlling their dogs and cleaning up after their dogs but the park is kept up well overall. Not crowded at any time when I go. Could use some more shaded areas.

Wonderful dog park. Plenty of space. Grass could be a bit better but it’s SoCal and water isn’t cheap.
I’ve found the majority of people to be kind and watchful of their dogs. Like any dog park you have to keep an eye out for aggression but we’ve been here many times and had no problems.
Give your pooch a trip to «puppy paradise» and check it out!

Except the grass should be planted more, it’s a good place for my dog. It’s near the Von’s and Ralph’s.

Been here a bunch, we use the large dog side. Not the largest park I’ve seen but always a good visit with pups. Always have parking and pretty well maintained.
They have a small and large dog area. Love the drinking fountain for the dogs (someone always gets stuck doing water duty) if one drinks, they all drink lol.
The owners when I have been here have always been friendly and attentive. Seems like quite a few regulars. A few kids with gmail and their pet (s).
Pooper scoops near bins and plenty of benches and tables to sit in some shade. There are a bunch of tennis balls laying around for them to play with. But I see ppl bring their own toys too.

There are more owners with their dogs here than I expected. I love that.

place is pretty clean and has your standard watering fountains for the pooches, trash cans, benches and community bags.
there is some shade for the brutal, hot days, but I love how there are lights here. the other local parks in Simi and Oak Park do not have any lights, so once the sun is down, you’re SOL. This can be hard to deal with, especially during the winter when it gets dark before I get home from work.
Luckily this place is open til 8:30 pm. I have came here numerous times after 7 and it’s just really convenient. I don’t think everyone knows about it because it was kind of dead, but at least my dog got to roam around, worry free.

This is a happy place to bring your pooch and let his little spirit run free — play ball — and frolic with his (or her) other furry friends.
To the person complaining about stepping in some, its a dog park. Get a grip. The whole point is that it is community-​monitored and the community tends it and picks up after the community. Don’t wear your Sunday-​best to the dog park. That way, if you get a little messy, and at a dog park that’s BOUND to happen once in a while, you’ll be ok.

We come to this dog park regularly and it’s a great location with plenty of room to run. My pup can be a little bitchy but so far she loves it… I noticed that she doesn’t like any of the balls at the park and will only pick up balls that we bring to the park which is unusual for her, but a good thing for safety sake. We did have an incident with a large dog that looked to be mixed with coyote when it came into the park with it’s haunches up in hunting mode. I agree with the other reviews… It REALLY sucks when people don’t pick up after their dogs!

While I appreciate your
funny” notations… this was anything but!
This is a very serious situation that will continue to occur unless dog owners stop tolerating this behavior of inconsiderate dog owners.
Too bad there’re no «powers that be» that are on the premises to observe situations such as this.
Food for thought!