The Paw Patch

It could earn 5 stars if they put in trees.
This is a great sized dog park. It’s «further» from the parking lot, but what does it matter? You’re obviously out to get exercise so don’t cry about taking a few extra steps.
You’ll pass the bocce courts on the way, keep walking and behind the trees you’ll see the park.
The park DESPERATELY needs trees/​shade. They put in a gazebo type thing, but it’s nowhere near enough. The park can get full, are all of the owners and dogs supposed to huddle under it?
It’s HOT. H.O.T. in the summer, put in trees. And lights. This park would be a hit at night if there were lights. Concord stays warm at night, lights would help.
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Decent dog park. It’s pretty close to my current stomping ground. I like that there are two separate areas, one for smaller dogs under 30 pounds, and one for the big ones. This ensures that the little guys won’t feel bullied and threatened, and the larger canines will pick on someone their own size.
Some of the dogs seemed to be a little bit fiesty and would bark and/​or snap at others, both animal and human. I heard more growls at this one than at Point Isabel. One of them almost tried to pee on my leg (allegedly, since I have no proof of his true intentions). I guess he was just trying to mark his territory. Sorry pup, I’m an independent woman; no man claims me as his own.
Bad jokes aside, it’s nice that there are gates and fences to prevent them from running amok, especially since there are many residential areas nearby. I just wish that I didn’t see so many sassy, yappy, snarling pets. It’s not the park’s fault, it’s the owners’. They need to train their dogs to get along with one another.
Maybe someone should call Cesar Millan and let him know what’s up.

Love this park. It’s a good size and seems to be maintained well. The reason I took one star away was because some of the people there seem to be smug and act like they own the park. I think they might be regulars. I haven’t noticed people really being aggressive dogs here, which is good. At a dog park I used to go to all the time back in Fresno, people would bring bad dogs that would rattle up all the other dogs and they would act like it was someone else’s fault. Overall, I love that this park is close by our new home and kept up real well.

Very nice park. The dog area is very large plenty of buckets for the water. The grass is also pretty well maintained. There are a few areas that have gone down to dirt but it’s better than some parks on the area.

the two worst things are: the paw patch is closed Wednesdays for maintenance and the parking lot is far from the park. Otherwise the park is very hit and miss with those at the park. There are a couple dogs I’ve experienced who need some training but really it is owners that need the training. Some owners do not attend to their dogs and let them run a muck. Don’t get me wrong though it’s not all bad, there are plenty of dogs and owners that make it a great place, just a few bad apples.

It is a nice open space. I take my puppy there twice a week for hour long play dates with all her puppy friends. I have been going for about a year. However, there are a few problems you should know in advance:
1.) Some owners are bringing dogs that are not well suited to the park. These dogs might not be trained, or might not be fixed and are in a state that provokes other dogs «romantically». You need to be on the watch for problem animals — I usually just leave if one shows up. If you experiment, you can find a time with a regular group that is well behaved.
2.) The area is not always cleaned up by the people bringing their dogs to the park. When I come early in the morning, I often find broken toys, trash (including broken glass bottles) and lots of poop laying about. The worst of it is usually on Saturday mornings after the Friday evening crowd left a mess. (Perhaps the wine mentioned in Jonar A’s review is partially to blame…)
3.) The parking lot is about 200 yards away along a dirt and gravel path. If you have mobility challenges, it can be a problem.
4.) The parking lot is frequented by vandals and thieves. Keep your valuables at home (or hidden).
5.) It is often closed during and after rainy days. I’ve seen it closed the day after a light misty rain, and also seen it open the day after a heavy rain. There is a hotline to call to see if it is closed, but I’ve seen it open on days when the hotline said it was closed.
6.) Just like the dogs, the people are hit and miss. Some fellow owners are wonderful to chat with while the dogs play. However, there are others that are not so great. Some are a little annoying, some are down right offensive, and I’ve even encountered a few that I considered to be openly hostile and threatening.
7.) At certain times of the year the park is used for athletic events. This may mean the parking lots are full, or that there are large crowds or events surrounding the dog park (such as high school cross country training and competitions).
On the positive side, there is a lot of trail area surrounding the park to take your dog on walks before or after play time.

COME HERE FRIDAY EVENINGS!
Every Friday around 630, people bring food, snack, drinks, and wine. This is a great time to bring your dog to the Paw Patch, because you can guarantee a handful of dogs to be in both the small and large dog areas. The only thing I wish they would do is setup the food/​drinks outside the dog area. The dogs seem to be more attentive to any food droppings rather than socializing with other dogs.

This used to be my favorite dog park! I am not sure when it happened but it’s now full of aggressive, un altered dogs with careless owners who don’t watch their dogs. Time for me to find a new fave. Ugh