Sam Combs Park

We visited this dog park but were hesitant because of some of the reviews. I give this park 4 stars because of the well behaved animals and considerate owners. We brought two of our dogs, one small and one large, we kept both of them in the large dog area. When we arrived there was only one other person and dog in the park. By the time we left around 5 p.m. on a Saturday there were 10 dogs. All the dogs played well together and we will definitely bring our dogs back soon. The only down side was that there were no poop bags, the holder of them was empty, and we had to walk over a puddle of water to get in to the dog area. So bring your own bags and wear shoes that you don’t care get dirty.

This park kind of grew on me. At first I hated it and insisted on only going to Summerfield. Well, we used to go to Partners but West Sac is a lil closer to the house. Anyways, it’s true that Summerfield is a little cleaner than Sam Combs because it’s mostly grass not dirt like SC. I’ve heard stories of assholes not watching their dogs and addressing them if they’re aggressive, but I’ve never really had a problem. SC is a little more practical though for fetch and running because Summerfield is long and narrow and there’s too many trees that can impede the ball when you throw it. SC is a little more open. To describe in one word, I’ll call this place serviceable.

Oh.
Writing this review kind of hurts my cold, cold heart.
West Sac, the best sac, surges through my veins and this park used to be one of my old childhood stomping grounds.
Sam Combs park was once strictly a playground, and clubhouse (our family has rented out the facilities for many a party, way back when). And, it was the only playground in the area that had thee very dangerous kiddie-​powered merry-​go-​round. Ah, the good ol’ days… second-​hand smoke, optional seat-​belt use, what the hell is a car seat?, Mc D’s coffee was HOT, and dangerous playground equipment was the sh*t!
It is still a pretty decent playground and grassy soccer area.
But, this review is for the fairly-​recent after-​thought dog park area.
My gawd. I felt like we were entering the land of the lost. Yeah, yeah, I know that dog piss ruins grass, but this place is just a big dust bowl. It’s very shaded by lots of big old trees, but I was expecting tumbleweed to mow me over at any minute. There are patches of green on the ground… weeds, but expect to feel like Pig-​Pen walking outta there with a big ol’ dust cloud surrounding you. I would hate to visit this place in the winter, and walk outta there feeling like Wilbur fresh from his mud-​bath.
This is a pretty damn desolate dog park, compared to Summerfield just a bit down the road.
A few pluses–
turd-​bags are supplied
a crafty meth-​head rigged a ball-​basket to one of the trees
someone left their kiddie-​pool behind so that one can wash the dust/​mud off fido.
No wonder the suburbanites from Summerfield park are always talking crap about Sam Combs (bad doggies and their ruff owners). We have never actually seen anyone in the dog park areas, so I can’t comment on the clientele, but I grew up in the area and I’m sure they are of the high-​class sort like me. So, this place must just be haunted by the ghost of Cujo or something, and even the West Sac Parks n’ Rec are afraid to enter?

Dog Park Review: The dog area is well shaded by beautiful large treees.
It is well fenced and divided into both a small and large dog area. Both have nice water dispensers and bag dispensers, though it is always a good
idea to carry your own. There is even a small kiddie pool and hose to wash down your pet after they cavort around the play area. Unfortunately, the grass has long ago been worn away and the area is much too dusty. I noticed when I was last there with my «granddog», Taffy, that the dogs were
coughing when wrestling with all the flying dust blowing up around them.

This review is for the dog play area.
This dog park has separate large and small dog sections, but both sides look poorly maintained. The trees inside the area were «shedding» at the time I went — a strange cotton boll-​like thing, that clings to whatever, even the soles of my Chucks. Grass was extremely patchy and uneven. Fencing looks aged but sturdy.
Both sides have nice water dispensers. I didn’t notice if there was a bag dispenser though.
I probably wouldn’t come here, as Summerfield Park is closer to my house and much nicer in general.