Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Bark Park in Buffalo
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Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 716-693-2971
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Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–9PM
- Tuesday:6AM–9PM
- Wednesday:6AM–9PM
- Thursday:6AM–9PM
- Friday:6AM–9PM
- Saturday:6AM–9PM
- Sunday:6AM–9PM
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Comments (199)
Actually sat across the creek looking at the park where doggies are allowed to swim!! OMG it was so entertaining 🤣 lots of dogs running, swimming and playing! Delightful to watch! I would imagine its a rather nice place to bring your puppy to run and socialize!
Great place to take the dog, and the kids. I love how it has shade I wish they would put more playground equipment in because my kids love to go and meet all of the new dogs. I think it would be really cool if they even just put the swings back next to the slide.. its really nice and a large area for the dogs to be off leash but also no one gets mad if u bring ur dog on the leash too. Because it is an island theres areas for the dogs to swim there are bathrooms and bc it used to be a park for people there are the shelters incase you want to have lunch or something there. Really great place its one of my kids favorite places to go bc of the shade and the new friends(dogs).
Fantastic hidden dog park with plenty of trails, dog beaches, trees, old park casino by beach has beautiful murals and stone work. Bathroom and dog water fountain on grounds too! We will be back!
Shadow and I had a great time on the island. All of the people and their dogs were well behaved and friendly. A lot of the people walk around the large paved path doing laps. Shadow and I just played in the large open grass areas. He found a tennis ball in the grass and wanted to fetch that ball for a full hour. It was a very peaceful sunny afternoon. A great day to spend some outdoor time with my four legged friend.
Our dog LOVES this park so much - Theres so much room to run and two or so different areas to swim. There are indoor bathrooms as well, along with a few covered areas with picnic tables.
Its one of my most favorite places! Its not your average dog park. The island is great for dogs who love to run or swim. Ive always had good experiences there and most people/dogs who go there are ones youd want to meet. Good owners!
Love it here great place to let your dogs have fun off the leash along of places for the dogs to swim and run to their hearts content paved paths for you to walk on while you keep a eye on your dogs. Worth the trip you wont regret it.
My dog’s favorite place in the whole world! A beautiful spot and unlike any other off-leash park that we have come across.
This park has absolutely stunning views all year around. The people that go to this park are very friendly. All the dogs are great and love to see one another. Its an all around great atmosphere!
My dogs and dog people love this place. Its a kid happy feeling place. Each and every dog is so wonderful and special. Love that they can all play together off lease. My pups sleep so well after I take them there.
Didnt even bring a dog but this place was awesome. Top paw 🐾! this place is dog and human heaven! Sweet trails, awesome structures, water front and tons of dogs to pet. Whats not to love honestly! Can even bring a date here for a little walk..
I love this park, and so does my dog-- she gets real excited when she realizes we are heading here.
The best, cleanest place to take your pup to run and play!! I love this island for everything it offers our pooch!! A place to play with tons of other dogs in such a beautiful but safely secluded location free of traffic! This park is so beautiful and our dog Rocko really missed coming to play at the Bark Park during Covid!! SO THANKFUL THE GATES ARE OPEN!
Simply the best. Wide open for the dogs to run, closed off so they cant run away. Ambitious canines can swim across the the surrounding river(?) But I have seen that attempt few and far between. We love the bark park.
Weve been twice and we love it! Its a perfect shady place to walk on these hot summer days! And if your pup is a swimmer its even better!
So big and lots for dogs and humans to do. You can read, BBQ, use the picnic tables, kayak, and walk.
We have taking our dogs here for several years. Its a great park! Everyone is very friendly! And, the doggos love it there!
AN ACTUAL PARK!!! Walk over a bridge to a small fenced in island that looks just like a people park but dogs can roam freely! There are water fountain dog bowls, picnic tables and pavillions, a playground and a lake. Beautifully kept and large. I go to a LOT of dog parks and this was the best. We didnt take a lot of pictures because we were having so much fun.
This place is great for dogs. It is an island. Dogs have access to the water in various spots. Just be mindful during cold weather as the water freezes. Wear clothes that are able to get dirty especially when it has bee raining as there is mud. But all dogs go home happy and tired!
This is one of the best dog parks we go to. Whenever were visiting family its a daily visit to burn off some energy. The island is huge and everybody is always friendly.
Great dog park! I love taking my dog here. Its a really nice well maintained park. I love the fact that you can bring your dog to: swim, run, walk, play, and there are things for the owners to do as well! There are play grounds, picnic benches, pavilions, bathrooms, drinking fountain, and a Tim Hortons across the parking lot! The park is also shaded and there are extra pool bags there!
One of my favorite places to take Barker Bob. They keep the park well maintained and seems to attract a lot of friendly dog owners. We just moved here from NYC and worried about socialization. This place has made the worry disappear.
Beautiful park. So many friendly people. Didnt see any feces on the ground. My dog was very happy to play here.
Beautiful park! Ive been taking my dog here for years. Very shady with big beautiful trees and well kept gardens and a half mile path around the park. The park itself is an island with places for dogs to swim and the whole park is off leash. Also pavilions with grills and picking tables throughout the park.
Best place to take your dog. They absolutely will love it here and playing with the other dogs. My dog gets so excited when she knows we are going here and looks forward to going every weekend.
Loved this park when I was a kid, & absolutely love that much more with it being a place I can bring my four legged friend & let him off the leash.
We travel full time motorhome and have been to dog parks all over and this is the best dog park we have ever been to. Teddy (1 1/2 yo) great Dane went crazy visiting with everyone. Princess (9 yo) Boston terrier had a ball too. If you miss this with you pups you arent right. Would consider moving here just to be near the park.
Enormous squeaky ball graveyard. Maintained by volunteers and volunteer memberships. Great place for dog watching and people watching. Bring coffee and a book and it can be your favorite Sunday morning hangout.
Great place to go. Lots of shade and places to sit and relax. My dog loves it
Lots of friendly pups! Takes a little bit for pup to get acclimated to all the dogs off leash but will be returning!
Even though this shows a Bark Park, we are walking on other side of Bark Park across the Ellicott Creek. We park at the far end of Ellicott creek park and walk along the Ellicott creek. Wonderful walk.
What a beautiful place for our furry friend. Lots for our pups to explore and to run around. Well maintained.
This is the best dog park around! Its island so theres no fear of your dog jumping a fence if you have one of those types of dog-os. Lots of regulars so eventual youll learn the names of other people dogs too. Just make sure your dog is friendly and plays well with others
5 stars, but today when I went my dog was literally in the middle of doing his doggy duties and some tall lanky guy starts yelling OMG WHO GERMAN SHEPHERD IS THAT??! so I say mine and he goes... Um you do know hes going to the bathroom right?!? ummmm yeah I see that... he turns around and had the biggest attitude of all time....Hello its a Dog park? And he didnt even have the decency to wait until he was finished with his duties ... If he would have waited he would have seen me dispense of it, it wasnt like I squatted and went to the bathroom, ITS A BARK PARK!!!....So yeah that was the only bad experience Ive had, but besides that we love it.#Ventsession #Doggieparadise
I love this park. Rosie and I have been coming here ever since she was a puppy. She is a well socialized dog because of this place. Highly recommend coming here
This dog park is truly the best place on earth! Its clean, friendly, and breathtakingly beautiful! We are so lucky to live in an area that cares as much about our four-legged family members as we do! Highly recommend this park!
I always wanted to take my dog to the bark park but I wasn’t sure since she is only 8 pounds and sometimes she is scared of larger dogs. We went there this morning and i regret I never went there before! All the dogs are well behaved and the owners are very careful with their dogs. Plus everybody is so friendly! If you have a small dog and you are hesitate to go there please don’t :) It is perfectly safe for smaller dogs.
Great place to let your dogs run and play with other dogs
My family absolutely loves the bark park. Awesome people and the dogs are so nice. Plus its great exercise. We love it!
Literally dog heaven. Great for owners too. Take a walk around this beautiful island park and let your dogs run free and swim.
Busy place. Parking lot and entrance could use some work, for reason of potholes. Three entrances. Take your pick of which entrance will do the least damage to your vehicle or yourself. Dog walkers, bicycle riders. Various age groups. Carry your doggie poop bags for clean-up, which sometimes becomes necessary within seconds of exiting the vehicle.A people watching/pet watching place to eat your take-out meal and toss the trash soon as done. Adequate number of trash receptacles.
Once you go to this dog park, all others will be spoiled for you. No other park in WNY or honestly most places offers dogs this environment. Its perfect for them to explore and feel like theyre in nature rather than just in a big fenced yard. Havent seen an owner fight here like I have at other dog parks in the area either.
Bark Park is a great place to let your dogs burn off some energy and socialize. There are nice paths to walk on and its shaded so you wont get too hot while your pups play.
This is great for the dogs! Nice and fenced in. Had a water spicket
Fun place to wear out your dog for a good night sleep.
Relaxing, buy people need to do a better job picking up after their dogs..... our little girl loved running and even the kids like the playground
The Bark Park is the shining jewel of dog parks in the Buffalo area. Its dog island, with trails and nature for the pups to explore without the risk of getting lost, where other parks are just a small plot of grass with some fence around it. Dogs get bored easily in such parks, but not the Bark Park. Its where we take our dogs when we really want to wear them out.
Awsome place had a great time with my friends and our dogs!! Very friendly people and dogs running loose. Most dogs stayed by their owners. I was so proud of how good my dogs were there.
We absolutely love this dog park. It has a great set up that allows your fur friends to go for a swim, run off leash, and play in a completely safe environment. The families who take their dogs here are respectful and Ive had no issues with aggressive animals which can be a problem at some of the other local parks. There is also a playground, grassy areas, and picnic tables/BBQ areas for family time. Its a big, clean (although a bit muddy at this point in the year) and fun place to go.
Best place to take the dog! Only entrance has a double gate to ensure nobodys pup gets loose.
This is a great place. My puppy always has a great time and love meeting new puppers and people.
Kinda little known secret area, your dog or dogs must be very well behaved, its very free roam for pets. . . You got a well-trained dog youre going to love this place and so will they . . . .
My dog loves it here and I love that we can let her off leash in a secure place. I wish the county did more to clean the park, or mow more often. Also be sure to keep an eye on your dog. Sometimes dogs are aggressive or unsure off leash and it can make for some tense situations between dogs and owners.
Great place to let your dog off of the leash to play with their other 4 legged friends! My dog goes crazy the minute we pull into the lot.
Its a great off-leash park with a lot of room for your dog to sniff around, explore, socialize and play with other dogs, and swim! Because there is so much room, make sure your dog is trained enough to come back to you when called and to not act very aggressively around others. Everyone and every dog Ive met there has been nothing but kind :)
Good doggos found here. Well fenced in area. There is a double gate that prevents dogs from escaping. Theres a big yard with some paths and a few spots where there is water for your dog to jump in. Be careful though because the water is surrounded by mud so be prepared to wash off their feet later! I bet you could bring a cat on a leash here and get away with it as well.
I absolutely love this place. Such an amazing spot to bring your dog.
This park is amazing. It is well taken care of, fun, and HUGE. I feel so lucky to live close by because there is nothing else like this place (I looked). I basically raised my puppy here, and we still go at least 3x a week. There are always dogs for yours to play with and you can get a good walk in. Time flies and youll have a tired pup.Be responsible, dont bring your dog if they have ANY kind of aggressive behavior, and pick up after your dog!!
We love Bark Park. We dont have a dog, but we sight see other peoples dogs. This is a very nice park with playgrounds and swings.
People think their large dogs are friendly when in reality some are just too intense to be off leash around smaller dogs. My dogs were terrified.
We enjoyed a great walk at this park.
Great place to take your dogs; its a dog haven more than a dog park. Lots of space to run, big wide path to walk, creek access and lots of shade. I also have small children; the path is gravel so not ideal for strollers but graded enough to make it work. Also there are some old picnic tables and an old playground which were both enjoyed briefly by the kids.
Pleasently surprised by this dog park. First time for us and my dog loved it. He hates crowded fenced bark yards that pen him into socializing when he doesnt want to. Here he is free to explore and meet dogs on his own terms. He was much happier here and I will have to go back when we dont spend the whole walk getting from the other end of the park to the dog park - my mistake.
I was skeptical because my dog has never been to a dog park but he lives to run and play but with so many dogs I thought he wouldnt behave and I would have a difficult time with him. Fast forward to his now 4th visit and he absolutely loves it. I let him off his leash and runs with the other dogs but comes back almost all of the time when I call him. The park has bathrooms, poop bags and water for the 🐕. We love it here👏👏👏👏
Only have had 2 incidences with negligent dog owners not even watching their dog in 2 years, so thats not bad. Kept clean. Its close too.
This is my dogs rating because i know they LOVE it here. Very big and open, plenty of room for many dogs to run around and swim! Be prepared for them to get a little muddy tho if they do swim. With such high traffic the ground gets really mucky around the swimming areas.
Daisy and Duke approved. Really nice place for the pups to be pups
Beautiful island dog park with bathrooms, a playground, and a library kiosk.
Island dog park. Small playground for kids. Picnic tables for the bold. Fresh water, restrooms, waste stations. Friendly people, cool dogs.
Great dog park on a small island. My two Yorkies always enjoy running around playing with the other dogs. Bags are provided my the entry gate to clean up after your pet.
Love this large dog park. Almost all dogs I encounter are well mannered. Lots of trash bins and potty bags, although those bins are quite smelly. Not sure how often they are emptied. Kind of hits you in the face when you walk around.
Best dog park in WNY. Dogs can run freely all over the island. Its perfect for tiring them out playing with all the other dogs.
Excellent place to take your dog. I have 2 dogs and everytime we pull up here, they go wild because they know how much fun it is. Its a very large park with lots of room to run around, and also has several spots to go swimming if your dogs are into that. They also have a bathroom here which is convenient, and a place for your dog to drink. This is probably the best dog park in the area. Highly recommend it.
Perfect dog park. Not the usual fenced in area, they can run around the whole island. Nice walk too.
We LOVE the bark park. Its nice to get out and walk and let our pups off leash to run and play. Weve been going for years and we have yet to meet a rude person or pet. Its a 3 mile island. And very secure and safe, theres even several places for you pup to jump in the water. Its definitely a must visit.
Absolutely wonderful place to bring your dog! Just make sure you keep an eye on the since its a big place!
The pup had a lot of fun. All dogs there will behaved and their humans too. If your pup is social and needs to run then I highly recommend this park. Water is cold so be ready for cold and wet dog. Pet store near by had a nice dog wash
Absolutely the best dog park around the city. It is an entire island where dogs can roam and play! I take my dog their regularly and he loves it! Its great because you can introduce your do to not only other dogs but also have the option to see how they do with water. As it is a large park you can also practice recall very well. The people who frequent there are also very friendly and happy to swap dog tips/stories. Highly recommend.
Absolutely love this Park. Me and my boyfriend brought our 2 dogs here in hopes of it being better than the other dog parks weve been too and it definitely was. For me it was a dream come true. I got to finally let our husky off the leash and let him run as fast as he wanted without being restricted in a small area. We ran with both of our dogs throughout the whole park, met tons of other dogs and people, all were friendly. All dogs are off leash. Tons of trees, the landscape is very beautiful. In the middle of the park theres are fountain for your dogs to drink. Theres picnic tables also. Towards the back of the park there is are slight drop off which leads to the lake for your dogs to swim in. Even though it is over and hour drive for us it is so worth it. We cant wait to visit again this weekend!
Favorite park ever. Really nice walking trail. Playground so kids can have fun. Bbq pits and benches and real bathrooms. Lots of water accessible points for those dogs that love water. Its just plain a really beautiful park in general. Nice dogs and nice owners, weve never seen anyone mean or jerky here and we come a lot.
I visited here this morning, just exploring. I didnt realize there was a dog park here, I was just looking for a place to take a walk. I dont own a dog, but I enjoy their company, so it was fun to have a walk through this beautiful forested area and watch several dogs playing together. One of them did run up to me and say hi. This is an off-leash area, so just be aware of that if youre visiting for a stroll. It was a wonderful way to break up the morning commute.
We just went there for the first time over the weekend! Our dog loved it! He was super exhausted when we left. There is so much space for them to run. I was nervous since it was so large but he stayed near us. All of the other dogs and owners seemed super friendly. We will be going there lots more now that I know its there and so close to home. My son really enjoyed it too! There was so much for our pooch to explore. Hes gonna have lots of fun there this summer. :)
Great place to bring your dogs and if they are comfortable around other dogs then they can explore off their leash around the confines of the island. Nice Woodland area to walk the kids and fur babies.
This park is the best thing to happen to dog owners and dogs in WNY. The environment is always very friendly and sociable, the park is kept clean by dedicated volunteers, and most importantly the dogs love it. Never a bad experience.
This dog park is everything your dog could ever want in care free off leash running! Maybe swimming in the summer!All breeds. All sizes. Bring your poop bags and be responsible.We drive 30 mins.. worth it!!
My dog loves this park and the people who go are always friendly. My only warning is winter time make sure to keep an eye on your pup as there have been a few incidents of dogs falling in the ice. Myself included I took a swim in the winter when my little one got to far away before I could recall her to me and fell through. Shes OK though. I digress the park is beautiful and maintained very well. Great place to let your dog off the lease and let them run with other dogs. Very rarely have I ever had a problem going her. Its serene, its pretty, its relaxing and just a good place to wind down. Also no dog no problem get a good walk in and watch some of he other puppets play.
Such a lovely park, but no place for a small dog. Every time I go I have to keep my small dog on a leash because big dogs will come along and overwhelm her. If there was a fenced off small dog area it would be perfect!
Absolutely LOVE this place. Always kept cut and clean they have poo bags you can grab so you dont have to bring your own. The dogs can go swimming they also have drinking area for the dogs by the bathrooms. Even a donated library which is odd but cool lol. During the summer I prob take my dogs every other day, its honestly a dogs heaven.. Beautiful place and wish it will always be here.
My dog loves this park and in my opinion it is the best dog park in the area. Very nice walk. Lovely spot just be careful as always to watch your dog during interactions and if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior, please keep it on a leash.
Great park for dog owners! Nice path and plenty of room for everyone. Most dog parks are just fenced in fields so all the owners bunch up near the gate. This park is a large walking loop with an area for the dogs to go into the creek.
Amazing off leash dog park!!! Great for human and dog to walk. Beautiful water entry areas for water dogs!!!
The best dog park in the area! The island setting is unique and the dogs absolutely love it. This is a great place to let your dog socialize or even go for a swim. Friends of Ellicott Creek Park deserve so much credit for keeping this amazing resource open for all of us.
I was disappointed when I got here last week to see it was shut down for construction. Probably best anyway, it wasnt the best weather, wind was 70 mph at the time, I shall return.
I was very disappointed when I got here and realized they didn’t have a separate side for big/active small/calm dogs because my dogs aren’t very active so they don’t like dogs who are always hyper. The bridge was very cute but we didn’t go in due to not having different sides.
My first time going and everyone was so friendly, even the dogs. It was my dogs first time so I was worried but he seemed to enjoy himself. Definitely going back!!!
Awesome place , fenced in and dogs csn go in thr creek. They csn also run free inside the park with other dogs and like minded owners. Love it
This place is my Catahoulas favorite place in the WORLD. Has got to be a few acres surrounded completely by Ellicott Creek. Dogs are off leash, able to swim and run freely. Well maintained, Ive nver had a less than friendly interaction with other people there and garbage cans/poop bags available if you forget. Open most of the year unless poor weather or for servicing. Follow the Facebook page for convenient updates if its going to be closed for whatever reason! Public bathrooms when the weather breaks and draining water bowl for your pups when the water is locked on on the spring. 12/10 recommend!
Best Dog Park in the area! Tons of space for your dog and always lots of dogs to socialize with. Plus a beautiful park in its own right. Great way to spend a morning and exercise your pup.
This is truly the best dog park we’ve been to. Our dog loved being off leash and making countless friends. The snow definitely didn’t stop the neighborhood dogs from coming out for some fun :)
Beautiful park and great place to bring your dog! Well maintained and very friendly people. Great place for your pup!
Very odd but awesome dog park. The island is a 13 acre dog paradise! Unlike most dog parks that are just a large fenced in grass area, this is a large wooded area. Not brush covered, just very large treed park and the trees have a large canopy! Can be muddy at times so dress accordingly. About the only downside i’ve had is when my one dog tried to swim across the creek off the island!
Very odd but awesome dog park. The island is a 13 acre dog paradise! Unlike most dog parks that are just a large fenced in grass area, this is a large wooded area. Not brush covered, just very large treed park and the trees have a large canopy! Can be muddy at times so dress accordingly. About the only downside i’ve had is when my one dog tried to swim across the creek off the island!
The absolute best off leash dog park Ive ever been to. Its free. Its friendly. And its awesome. The dogs have a ton of room to roam and humans can walk a loop around the island.
The park itself is wonderful! It deserves all 5 stars. However, I stopped bringing my poodle there because he got attacked by some bigger dogs on two separate occasions. MOST pups (big and little) who visit Bark Park are very friendly and well-behaved. So, its unfortunate that a few inconsiderate people have ruined this place for us because theyll unleash their aggressive dogs without a second thought. Im writing this as a caution for anyone who owns a smaller pooch. If you want to bring your little guy or gal here, JUST BE CAREFUL.
This was an amazing park. Nice windy trail to walk along with your dog. Real bathrooms and even a tiny little library of lending books. Picnic tables, plenty of points that your dog can get into the water if thats their thing. Even swings and such for the kids. I was very impressed. Its a bit of a drive for us but worth it in every way.
Best dog park rated by people and dogs. Island secluded by water for your dogs to run around and be themselves. Never had any issues with other aggressive dogs. Nice scenery, though can get very muddy around the winter season.
What a wonderful dog park. Its so nice to have a safe place to allow your dog off leash without feeling cooped up in a pen.
Today 7/14 /20 someone stole my dogs leash off of the chain link fence at the park entrance. Its a blue flexi leash with a rubber grip and a blue safety light for night walks. Whomever you are that stole my dogs leash thank you for potentially having my dog run off or get injured because you had to steal from a sweet dog thats never hurt anyone. I will now think twice about bringing my dog here and I will be contacting the park manager to see if you were caught on camera. I hope karma catches up to you and not your dog.
We love the bark park its the perfect size! We walk a couple laps and our pupper runs a couple its very well kept and easy to get to and centrally located! We go here at least once a week weather permitting!
This is the best bark park Ive ever been to! Good exercise is possible for dogs and humans with the gravel paths around the island. Tons of tall trees; drinking water and mud beaches for the dogs; pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms and a playground for the people. Love it here and so does Ambrosia!
This is the best place on Earth! Its nicely shaded, and your dog can swim. Its a great way to socialize your dog, and get them used to new people too! We go here multiple times a week.
This was my first time going to Bark Park and it was really nice! I liked the paths that they had for you to walk on. The o only reason it is not 5 stars is that they dont have fencing on the other side of the water and dogs could get out that way.
Its a great spot for dogs--big trees, swimming water, secure enclosure. . . My dog and I both love it. But you do have to plan for dog bath time after each visit!
My first time with my 10yr old yorkie rescue, it was wonderful!! Cannot say enough about the grounds, plenty of places to take a seat or even picnic! There was even one of those little community libraries☺I actually took a very interesting book and will be bringing many back to the library.There was a good amount of people and dogs in this sunny Tuesday afternoon, dogs running all over the place happy and having a great time. With the exception of 1 or 2 large dogs that were boisterous and little aggressive with the little dogs, the park was a joy to experience with my lil old shaggy Reddi. So grateful this park is available for the community.
Fun place to bring the dogs. Nicely kept area, theres a bathroom facility open in summer and a doggie drinking fountain. They provide poop bags if you forgot yours. I think theres also a Lost and Found box.
Such a cool, gated off area to let your dog run free and make friends! lots of space. theres also benches, pavilions, garbages and baggies available.
Love this dog park! Lots of shade and room to run!
We took our family dogs to the Park today. There golden Retreivers named Cooper, Berkley and Ricky!! They loved it! They could run and jump and swim! They must have thought they were in heaven!! We all had the best time there. And no leash For the whole time we were there. Spent about an hour there and then it started to rain. Of course the dogs were already all wet. I would recommend this park to all dog owners, big or small. Have a good time!!!
This is the sort of dog park I wish I knew about sooner. It is a dedicated island for an off-leash dog park along Ellicott Creek. The entrance area is just off the main road with a parking lot and a bridge that walks over to the island. The bridge ends in the usual double gate setup for dog parks so dogs can be unhooked and dogs already in the park cant get out too easily. Then there is a wide area, about 2 football fields worth, of space to run in. At one end of the park, the ground slopes gently enough for the dogs to play in the water. For the owners, there are picnic tables, bathrooms with running water, and plenty of little statues, gardens, and even an old castle-like building to explore. There is also a little book-exchange library if youd like to sit and read while your dog burns off energy.Everyone was very friendly, dogs and people alike, and I even when a couple dogs would show signs of having issues, owners would hurriedly step in to diffuse the situation. I saw no actual fights between dogs and most dogs stayed near their owners.This was a fantastic park, and it seems to get really busy on weekends which is great for socializing.
It was so amazing letting my 1 year old border Collie run free , and interact with other dogs. Our first experience doing that. Definitely a chill environment , a wonderful day !
My dog has been going for over 10 years he loves it everytime! Lots of friendly dogs, plenty of water and land, also its kept up real nice as well
This place is awesome for dogs. They are allowed to be off the leash and it is its own island so no chance of the dogs going anywhere they shouldnt be. Everyone is very friendly amd respectful. There is the occasional scuffle but we go here all the time.
As always, highly enjoyable for dogs and dog people. The park is very clean, and with everybody cleaning up after their dogs ( and themselves) should remain so.
Its a good size park, with lots of space, so dont worry too much about being over crowded. And if you forget to bring your own poop bags, there are plenty there already. The area is well kept, but if it has been raining, wear your boots!
Awesome place to spend time with your dog.As many people, we came here for a visit and i was afraid to not find some good place for my dog, but this park in amazing, very beautiful and clean, its pleasure to walk with dog in such a place.
A great place, cute dogs& nice people, I go with my daughter and her dog. We went for santa pictures so cute and so much fun. It is a very nice park and the dog owners are responsible caring people that love dogs.
Best dog park Ive ever seen... Its a 1 way in, 1 way out, double gated island that is taken care of very well by the town and volunteers. It is a little slice of heaven for our 4 legged friends and nearly everybody you meet is super friendly. There is a stoned walking path that leads around the island and it has bathrooms that are open in warmer months. If there is any negative, as with so many things in life, there is always your occasional ignorant human who wont bother to read or follow the posted rules and some who are really just clueless as dog owners. For example, if your dog is in heat (already breaking that spayed or neutered rule) why the hell would you bring her to a dog park and then wonder why she is being bothered? Anyway, Ive been taking my pitty here since we got him and he absolutely LIVES for the next trip there because he gets to be a dog for a little while instead of just a pet.
Brought our dog here for 1st time....not too many dogs, but there is ALOT of dirt & mud. A few areas for dogs to swim & get relief from the heat....be prepared with towels, travel cage, etc for your car...your pet will be dirty when exiting because of the mud. Also...the access to water is VERY steep, muddy & slick/slippery.
Great park with a lot of dogs for your dogos to play with very big with Picnic tables a grill to relax a creek for them to swim and nothing but friendly people highly recommend for everyone who loves there dogo to check out
My pup loves it there! So many dogs to play with and i dont have to worry about him getting lost
An island. For dogs.... What more can I say. We would go every day if it was closer. Our puppy loves the opportunity to really stretch his legs and run, its so much bigger than most dog parks.
Very spacious park/ island with a doggie beach, murals, and a free library. If those dont excite you, go see the canines running circles around you and pulling stunts like diving in the river. Surprisingly clean too!
Fun place I take my kids with there grams and journey to watch pups play . Water area looks really nice, dogs seem to have the best time
This place is amazing, weve been going for years. So big and all the dogs can run wild and go in the water. They all got along great with no incidents!
Fantastic dog park
This park is great! My dogs love it there. Especially because they can run and play without a leash!!! Great place. I would recommend it to all dog owners.
Our dog loved it, she got to play in the water, run around freely, and greet people and dogs. Large, shady park that seems pretty well maintained.
Attacked!Our beautiful 12 pound shi- poo was attacked last night by a large (overweight, white with black spots) dog at Bark Park. I never heard my dog cry out like that and I never want to hear it again. The large dog lunged toward my dog twice and straddled her and pushed her down the hill. I frantically ried to pull the dog off unsuccessfully but the owner finally got their dog away. My dog was traumatized. We were all traumatized just watching the incident. We are seriously grateful that our dog wasnt hurt or killed by this incident.The older female owner wasnt apologetic at all! To make matters worse, she said that our dog was fine and did not see a problem! The older male owner was much more concerned about our dog.My dog did not provoke the dog. She was just standing there and the dog went at her! Please do not assume people know their dogs and have good judgment regarding their dogs.I wanted my dog to have the time of her life at this idyllic dog park! It ended up being an awful experience I wont ever forget.
So far so good... My puppy is loving it each visit over the winter...other parks flooded today,this one was wet but with rain boots you could get around. Dog didnt care.
Beautiful and peaceful dog park! Playground for kids and dogs can play in the creek. First time there today and our dog and kids had a wonderful time! We will be back. . A lot!
Such a cool park. The vast majority of the dogs here were very friendly! Park was clean and just great for dogs and people alike
It is an island where you can let your dog off leash - Amazing! There are a few shallow areas where doggies can swim and play in the water also. Basically, it dog and human paradise!
All you could want in a family-friendly dog park - a loop path, trees, a water fountain, picnic tables, small pavilions with grills, bathrooms, and a playground, plus little quirks like the library kiosk, tree faces, and mini castle ruins. Its worth the 20 minute drive to spend an hour or two here. ☺
Great place. If your dog likes to swim its even better! Big place so its usually not too crowded. Good place for your dog to make friends :)
Awesome dog park! Huge with nice big walking path. lots of access to the water. And fun hidden paths
Decent lil area...could be kept up just a lil bit more...but I & my dogs like it.
Beautiful large.clsan dog park. Trails to walk and let your dog explore.
Walking paths and trail. Picnic tables and grills. Real bathrooms. Lending library. Tons of areas for water access if you have a water dog. Also some swings and stuff for kids. By far the absolute best dog park weve discovered in Buffalo. Its mixed sizes.
One of our favorite places to take our dogs. We always have a good time, but more importantly, our dogs have a great time. Always plenty of dogs to play with. Grest access to water as well
This park is designed and cared for by volunteers who love their dogs. Come by and let your pooches roam our 5 acre island, but please clean up, too.
Wonderful concept being surrounded by water but the overgrown burdocks are ridiculous. And they are not only along the water. I spent over 2 hours de-burring my dogs. I will never go there again
The only reason Im giving it one star is because a lot of the dogs arent leashed so anything could happen and you wouldnt know until it was too late and my own dog got attacked here by another dog and nothing was done about it. Had to take her to the vet immediately as she was bitten and bleeding. The vet said that if the other dog bit 2 inches higher, my dog would have died. So please pay attention to your dog.
Best dog park in the country! And I’ve visited dog parks in at least ten states from here to California. This place is awesome.
Awesome place! Huge island for your dog to roam free. Small entrance into the river for water dogs at the back of the island. My Great Dane was a big fan 👍👍
The idea of this park is great..but in Reality any time dogs are off leashes....Bad things can happen..I seen it too many times here, where dog owners running after there out of control Dogs and other dogs jump on another dog getting aggressive....why this park place has not changed its no leash Rules is just mind blowing!!
Great island park. Plenty of room to let the puppies lose some energy. Lots of pavilions to escape the sun.
Its a great dog park...everybody watches their dogs, no altercations. People bring their poop bags, and plenty of totes to dispose them.
Great dog park!
Perfect off leash park / island. A lot of dogs so best to let your pup walk a couple laps with you if they’re not good with a lot of new dogs.
Awesome dog park! Lots of room for dog to run and play with others, occasionally someone will attempt to bring an unfriendly dog but that seems to happen everywhere.
Being in the south towns we dont get to go often but we love getting there when we can. It is a beautiful large space for the dogs to run and play.
My pooch absolutely loves going to the bark park to run with all her furry friends!! The park is clean, safe and everyone is friendly.
Really has everything that a dog could want! Swimming area (easily avoidable though if thats not your thing), a walking path, extra bags if you forget, and a playground for human puppies!
What a great place to bring your pets. Lourd of room to run and play, a gated bridge to keep them safe on the island. Theres things to see there for both animal and owner. Plus, if you are a pokemon player there are several pokestops and 3 gyms there.
Nice isolated island park. Dogs were fairly well behaved when I was there. Well be back!
My dog ivy and I always go early morning and each of us always have a good time. We both appreciate the effort that goes into the upkeep of the park.
Always lot of fun, they are still updating the park. Please pick up after your own animals, the volunteers are fantastic. Please follow bark park rules😀
Great place to bring the dogs to run around! On an island with paths to walk and a double gate to let the dogs off leash.
It nice but with so many trees its a bit dark in the park.and I dont like that the dogs once in the park dont have to be on a leash some of the dogs are big and you dont know if they are mean.
Its sad that every town doesnt have a dog park as beautiful as the Bark Park. This park is a true gem ❤
This is a cross between a typical dog park and an off leash hiking trail. Very nice mix of styles, lots of dogs around and people are usually on top of their dogs behaviors.
Excellent place to exercise your dog. Totally enclosed by water, keeping your dog safe, also the added benefit of your dog being able to take a dip.
Best dog park Ive ever been to! They have benches, picnic tables, doggie bags, playgrounds, swimming areas, and lots of shade!
One of the best dog parks I have ever been to. Dont miss it
I love this dog park. Its got to be one of the best in the country. My Girl Casey loves it too!
Favorite dog bark. Park like setting and even a small playground for the kids.
Took my 1st walk thru there dont own a dog but it was great to see all the dogs mingle and play! Need more bark parks.
This is one of Americas best off leash dog parks. Most of the dogs are very well behaved. Those that arent are advised not to return.
Nice dog park where our GSD goes off leash to play with other dogs. Has restroom facilities, water for the dogs, and is handicap accessible
Lots taking my dogs here. If you dont want to go into the gated island to let your dog free around other dogs there is a trail around it thats perfect! Leads all the way to another park!
This is an island and dogs run free to play but inconsiderate dog owners bring aggressive dogs here making it unfriendly. There is also poor access to the water for dogs to swim be ready for a muddy dog.
Fabulous utilization of a former peoples park into an open and large secure one that lets dogs interact, run and have fun. Absolute must see.
Cool in the summer heat. Plenty of places to sit at intervals around the park. Clean, but could use more maintenance.
Well maintained. Lots of old trees ( not sapplings with crutches ). Who knew you could take your dog to a park that feels like a park?
This place is a god send, the day I discovered this place I was upset that I never new about it..felt like a failed as a dog owner ahaha.. go here alot in the warmer months and the place is well kept and the dogs love it and everyone is really nice and respectful.. Ive heard of people having problems here but Ive never had a problem..Im pretty watchful of my surroundings but I have never had a tick or anything on my dog from here which is good because I am paranoid about ticks .
I was told by a good friend of mine. There is a lady that roams the park. Apparently thinks she owns the park..During the day she yells and screams at people, and at night she turns into a dog herself.. She marks her territory, and eats all the Bugs, Frogs, and Squirls.. Ive never seen her. But Ive heard her.
I dont have a dog but I go to be one with the dogs...Im a dog person and Im relaxed when I come here
My dog loves the freedom
Its a very nice shaded place to walk. It is a leash free dog park so expect a lot of dogs comming to say hello.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Bark Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-22Bark Park is a wonderful and secure place to walk our dog. 🐕Once you enter through the park fence, it’s your dogs time to have fun.🐶We frequently walk the dog inside and around the Perimeter of the island.During the summer there is an area where dogs can easily enter the water, to cool off.
Review №2
2022-06-26Love it! Fun place for dogs to play and interact. We have only had positive experiences here so far! Also the dogs can go in the water and swim which is pretty cool :)
Review №3
2022-06-18May I suggest, Wonderful?! Beautiful day. Not too busy, but enough activity to allow our four legged family members to meet and greet. Very pleasant. Very enjoyable.
Review №4
2021-09-30Very active dog park, with plenty of room to run. Dogs can go down to the water and play as well. Cool place to walk around too, even if you dont have a dog.
Review №5
2021-11-30We love the Bark Park. I have very active and athletic Hounds and they love running around the island.I have found most people to be courteous and responsible when visiting and the other dogs to be friendly.My dogs wear GPS collars when off-leash, and they often clock 2-3 miles of running whenever we visit, and plenty of squirrels to chase (dont worry, the squirrels have many escape routes!)
Review №6
2021-09-12Best dog park in the area! My dogs love this place, they beg me to take them every day. There’s so many nice dogs and people here, I 100% recommend this place!
Review №7
2022-06-17The best dog park Ive ever seen! I bring my pittie here everyday, has to be her favorite place ever.. we both love coming here
Review №8
2022-01-16Always a wonderful time when we go! The visitors with wagging tails are all well behaved and nice and the two leggers are equally as nice minus the drool and wet kisses.
Review №9
2022-06-014th time is a charm! Please check their Facebook page as the County does not post any maintenance updates on the Google page. But Juneau Elizabeth had a ball in and out of the water this morning. Thank you!
Review №10
2021-08-23Coolest dog park Ive been too. On an island, little playground for kids, beach, some cool ruins... Everyone we met seemed friendly and most were ok with the kids/dogs interacting.