Bray Commons Park

People were Very unfriendly here. A lady even yelled at me twice because I had treats in my pocket that I was using to train my puppy on our walk over to this park, and didn’t even use them in the dog park.
Very small and people are territorial.

This is small, but there was grass throughout the whole enclosed area. There wasn’t a separate section for large dogs for my 6 month old husky, but the 2 owners in the park said it was ok for me to go in with him. Their smaller dogs were scared to play with my husky, but I can’t blame them. There are 3 benches on the left side of the park under trees, but it got hot because of the sun and the shade wasn’t adequate enough. There was 1 watering hole for dogs and others have left tupperware bowls to fill for their dogs.
I wish they had a separate section for larger dogs… unless I missed it somewhere???
I was there for an hour running around with my dog and then a new owner came in with her dog who ended up being really scared of my husky. At that point I was kicked out. :(
I was waiting for my sister to pick me up since she was running errands. I ended up walking around the block. I ended up finding a water fountain and encouraged my husky to jump in. He enjoyed it so much he didn’t want to climb back out when my sister came back.
I wouldn’t come back here again, just because there’s no large dog section.

This is a review for the dog park area —
My pup and I frequent this dog park on occasion because it’s way nicer and actually closer than any of the dog parks in Livermore.
The park itself is nice, they keep it fairly clean and it’s a nice big space with plenty of room benches and room for dogs to run around in. There is a 20 lb weight limit. Water fountains by the entrance. It gets muddy though when it rains, so be careful.
My beef is actually with some of the irresponsible dog owners who come to the park. My dog has been attacked twice, with one owner placing the blame on my dog. (The one lady tried to tell me it was my dog’s fault. My dog is a 4 month old, hers was 3 YEARS old. Her dog ran across the field and pounced on my puppy, who was minding his own business, playing with another puppy. You tell me how that computes? Her and I had words. Several other people backed me up though, so that was nice.) The other attack, the guy immediately corrected his dog and apologized, so no issue there.
But yesterday, three dogs came up to the fence upon our approach and growled, barked, and snapped at my puppy. Not one single person came up to correct their dog. My poor lil guy got scared and refused to go into the park, so we walked around the perimeter outside, so he might get some confidence back. Those three dogs followed us around the ENTIRE circumference of the fence, snapping, growling and barking at my dog. Not one person corrected their behavior. Not one. I guess to them, aggressive behavior is a-​ok.
I left with my pup and went to the Dougherty Hills dog park. Now THAT is a much better dog park with way more responsible owners. That will probably be my go-​to park from now on, it’s a bit farther, but worth it.
I hate to say it, but the fact that this dog park is by a rental complex, and low income housing means that there are some bad apples mixed in with the good at this dog park. Very unfortunate.

It seems to be the only gated in park in the area. One would think there would be more since we don’t want toddlers running off into the street, but no, this is the only one. Having twins makes going to the park super stressful since they always run in opposite directions.
I like this park, but it’s super small and basic. The toddler side is made for bigger toddlers (2+). No sandbox. It’s tanbark not rubber service. 2 swings. My tots do well with it, but it’s small.
Oh and people walk dogs around the park all the time so you have to keep your kid in a stroller or pick them up (also not so much fun with twins).
Given that it’s gated in it gets 4 stars, otherwise it would only get 2 starts for just being okay.

We’ve been here twice now and both times have been great! The park is quite large for small dogs, which is only what’s allowed. My Westie loves to play chase and, given the park’s size, it’s big enough for him to run about without trampling other dogs, or humans for that matter!
The people here are friendly as well. I was greeted by a «regular» who was very welcoming and gave me the scoop on who’s who!
Overall, the park is pretty clean. I noticed a few droppings that hadn’t been cleaned up — you’ll find this anywhere you go. There’s free potty bags at the entrance for those who have forgotten. And for tired pooches (and people!), there’s water fountains as well. Only drawback is there’s only a couple benches to sit at, but people come and go so they free up quickly.

This review is strictly for the dog area of the park.
My 20lbs dog has alot of fun running around.
The pros:
— Water fountain for the dogs
— Plenty of potty bags to go around
— Benches for dog owners to sit on
— Perennially green
The cons:
— A weight limit for the dogs
I love dogs of all sizes and I find the weight limit rather stupid. It’s a pity that big dog owners can’t bring their furry friends into the dog park because a few idiots have issues with their dogs being run over. Seriously? Lighten up. It’s not the dogs that have an issue, it’s the owners. You will still see bigger dogs running around.

This place always gets packed on weekends with BBQ’s so if you’re planning on a party, get here early.

My dog loves Bray Commons. We walk here at least once a day and she gets her smelling thrills while walking the circular perimeter sidewalk path. If a big dog comes along, usually owners are nice enough to jump over to a dirt path to avoid dog confrontation. There’s a dog park for small dogs, basketball courts, picnic area with grills and tables, a park for kids and a big green grass area. What’s not to like?

Regarding the Dog Park — My dog loves it here!
Only a few things to keep in mind:
–Its supposedly has a 20 pound limit, but people still bring big dogs. I haven’t heard complaints, but sometimes you can see it in people’s reactions fyi. Lighten up!
–Lots of grass, wood chips along the side.
–Ample shade
–Clean benches
–Water fountain
Fiona digs it!

Awesome park! It has a gate all the way around to contain my wild hooligans — woohoo!!! It’s also very close to the doggy park so we take the puppies to play and then the girls can play and then NAPTIME! Weeee!!!

Bray Commons is where I always take my dog. I live across the street and either myself or my girlfriend take our little dog Miffy (see profile pics) here at least once a day. There’s a great dog park for small dogs, playground, BBQ area, basketball court, volleyball court, large free-​use grass area, tables with chess boards, and bathrooms. The park’s new and clean, and the people I run into are always in a good mood.
The only downside is that there’s this awkward art piece next to the playground. It’s a metal tree with metal leaves that makes a lot of noise during a windy day. The first time I walked by I commented that it «Sounded like somebody was pushing a shopping cart down the street — except that when somebody’s pushing a shopping cart it eventually makes it down the street.» I feel bad for the residents within earshot, I can’t imagine listening to the clanking all day. Recently I’ve seen some workers come out and adjust the leaves. It seems to be better but it also hasn’t been that windy.
If you have a dog or a kid and live in the area, this is the park for you!

It is a great park for little dogs. There is a weight limit of 25lbs. which is nice but there are still owners that don’t watch their more agressive dogs. So… if you have tiny ones, just keep an eye out. Depending on the time of day there are as many as 15 dogs or more here at once but the park is nice and big so it doesn’t feel crowded. They do have poo bags and trash cans which is nice so you don’t have to bring your own. They even have a little doggy water fountain. The only downfall is that the water fountain is near the entrance and it makes a muddy mess that you have to walk through no matter the time of year.
Overall, 4 stars… it would get one more if the mud mess was fixed and more owners watched after their more agressive dogs. Other than that… this place is great!

Here’s why Bray Commons Park deserves 4 stars:
* Large
* Grass is always green
* Has a dog park with poo poo left by owners that don’t pick it up
* Has a grass volleyball court set up (with the net!)
* Has a basketball court
* Has a bathroom
* Has a jungle gym for the kids
Minus 1 star b/​c there are kids that sometimes hang out here after dark and are loud enough that I can hear them when I’m inside my room.

I am sure this park is great if you have puppies… and I do support places to take them wholeheartedly!
This review is for the kiddie play area at the south end of the park. Caregivers need a spot for the little ones to swing/​slide/​and generally get outside and let-​off-​steam from the heavily populated surrounding area.
I am glad it is here, but this kiddie park is just too small for the number of people who use it. At peak times kids have to wait some time for a spot on their desired play structure.
One would think that Toll Brothers would do better for their many condo owners with small children.
And then, there is the metal tree! What misguided art director thought of that??? So noisy when the Dublin wind comes up that it is hard to direct your kids, and so sharp it would cut their hands if they touched it. I have disposed of many stray pieces of this ridiculous installation.
Why not a real tree… in a park… DUH!

Small, but completely fenced and friendly, with poop bags, benches, shade, and water fountains for dogs and people. It’s big enough to throw a chuck-​it ball from one side to the other, if you aren’t a black belt chuck-​it master.
It is clearly marked for dogs 20 lbs or under, «no exceptions.» Occasionally I see a slightly larger dog in there, but people really do respect the smaller dog limit. It is open dawn to dusk, more or less.
It’s definitely part of the community of the surrounding homes, so I’m sure we’ll see the same people frequently, as we go daily. We had a nice dog park and were part of the community where we used to live, so I look forward to that again.
My husband says he has seen a little drama, with some out of control dogs, but I think that’s the exception, and most people are responsible and enjoy watching the dogs play together.

This park is clean and the grass is plush. No foxtails here! Water fountains and benches. We meet here with the french bulldogs at the end of the month.

I try to bring my two little ones here everyday! They love it! And you get use to seeing the same crowd there everyday, but they are all nice.

Our local park… and not just for the 4-​legged friends! There is a huge grassy area, childrens’ play area and a great path for pushing a stroller. As a bonus it’s never as crowded as Emerald Glen. I come here almost every day w/​my daughter and enjoy seeing the doggies playing in the dog park. There was only one time that a dog made me feel uncomfortable (it was lunging at me through the fence and trying to jump over the fence), but I blame it’s behavior on the owner! I just found a spot to sit at at the other end of the park and waited for it to leave!

This is a great small dog park. It’s clean and the grass is green, not yellow. The dogs are nice and so are their owners. Sometimes people bring in their big dogs which is never a problem because they are always friendly. I bring my own bags in case they’ve run out. I like to come here on the weekends when there are a lot of dogs out for my dog to socialize with.

What can I say… we love our dogs! This place is awesomely equipped with canine water fountain, waste bags, benches, and check this out…
a basket of toys!
I love how this is right where I live and everyone knows everyone… well at least the names of the dogs. My Westie Bailey use to be a regular and quite the popular hunk with everyone! Regardless if others are chasing him or not… he runs like he’s training for a marathon.
It’s hilarious when the small dogs tease the big dogs as they walk around the perimeter of the park. Translation…
«Na na na na na… you can’t come in!»