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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Denver

Denver is a fenced-dog-park town with two big off-leash destinations on its edges. The city parks are free, fully fenced, and off-leash all day — leash up only to enter and exit. For room to roam and water to swim, the Chatfield and Cherry Creek state-park off-leash areas deliver acres and ponds, but they charge a vehicle pass plus a dog off-leash pass. Here are the spots worth the trip, with the rules — and fees — that actually apply, each verified against its source.

9 spots mapped · 2026 · updated July 7, 2026

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  1. Chatfield State Park Dog Off-Leash Area

    Chatfield (SW metro) · 11500 N Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton, CO 80125

    A famous 69-acre fully fenced off-leash playground with two ponds for swimming, plus paved and unpaved trails. As a Colorado state park it requires a vehicle pass plus a separate dog off-leash pass.

    Fenced dog parkTicketedDaily 5 AM–10 PM (park hours)
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  2. Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area

    Cherry Creek State Park (12 Mile area) · 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014

    Over 100 acres of open off-leash space in the 12 Mile area, with Cherry Creek running through it for dogs to splash. A Colorado state park, so a vehicle pass plus a dog off-leash pass are required.

    Open dog parkTicketedDaily during park hours
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  3. Railyard Dog Park

    LoDo / Central Platte Valley · 19th Ave & Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

    Denver's downtown fenced off-leash park and the only city dog park with lighting, giving it the longest hours. Soft sandy footing with benches and shade in the heart of LoDo.

    Fenced dog parkFree5 AM–11 PM (the only lit Denver dog park)
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  4. Berkeley Dog Park

    Berkeley · W 46th Ave & Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80212

    A fenced off-leash park on the west side near Berkeley Lake Park, free to use and open during daylight hours. A popular neighborhood spot for letting dogs run.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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  5. Fuller Dog Park

    City Park West / Whittier · E 29th Ave & Franklin St, Denver, CO 80205

    A compact fenced off-leash park just north of downtown in the Fuller Park neighborhood. Free and open during daylight hours.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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  6. Greenway Dog Park

    Central Park (formerly Stapleton) · E 22nd Ave & Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80238

    A roughly 3-acre fenced, sand-covered off-leash park in the Central Park (Stapleton) neighborhood, with shade, benches and a seasonal water spigot. One big enclosure for dogs of all sizes.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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  7. Barnum Dog Park

    Barnum · N Julian St between W 4th & 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80219

    A fenced off-leash park in the Barnum neighborhood on Denver's west side. Free and open during daylight hours.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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  8. Kennedy Dog Park

    Hampden / Kennedy (SE Denver) · Hampden Ave & S Dayton St, Denver, CO 80231

    A fenced off-leash park within the Kennedy sports complex in southeast Denver. Free and open during daylight hours.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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  9. Carla Madison Dog Park

    City Park West / East Colfax · 2405 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

    A small fenced off-leash park at the Carla Madison Recreation Center on East Colfax. Free and open during daylight hours.

    Fenced dog parkFreeSunrise to sundown, 7 days a week
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Denver dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Which Denver off-leash areas let my dog swim?
The two state-park areas: Chatfield (two fenced ponds) and Cherry Creek (the creek runs through it). Both charge a vehicle pass plus a dog off-leash pass. Denver’s free city dog parks don’t have swimming water — at most a seasonal spigot (Greenway).
Do Denver dog parks cost money?
The City & County of Denver dog parks are free. Chatfield and Cherry Creek are Colorado state parks: you need a vehicle/park pass plus a separate $3/day (or $25/year) dog off-leash pass; Cherry Creek adds a $1 fee.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including each park’s hours.

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