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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 June 25, 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 parkFreeOff-leash 5 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?
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