Libbit Park

This WAS a lovely little neighborhood park. It is NOT a dog park and the police have given tickets for dogs not being on a leash many times. Just because everyone else is breaking the law, does not mean you will not get a ticket one day. I have and so have my friends. DO NOT bring your dog here if he has dog issues of any kind, is not trained, is not neutered, is sick, or does not have good recall since many run into the street and some have lost their lives. DO NOT come here if you are a lazy, irresponsible owner who does not watch or pick up after your dog. Do you like getting into your car with dog crap wedged in the soles of your shoes? I think not. We do not want you here to ruin it for everyone else and many have. Some irresponsible owners have been asked to leave so be respectful and heed my advice.

I work nearby and enjoy taking my lunch here. It’s a lovely park! The people are nice, and the dogs are friendly, too! There are just a couple benches under the shade, but they’re rarely both taken. If you don’t mind the sun, the are a couple others to use. Otherwise, bring a blanket or take a walk!
I would take my dog here after work, but he’d likely run into the street — he doesn’t do well in open parks (there’s a fence, but it’s easy to get around/​under).

This is not an official dog park even though they have pooper scoopers, bags and trash cans for you. Not much of a view, just a simple strip of Land. The park is fenced off but not for dogs. Big dogs or really small dogs can get by it. There is also no gates. I would not bring an unsociable dog here. Your suppose to have dogs on a leash but usually we let our run free. I wouldn’t recommend bringing a hyper dog who is gonna chase after the birds and squirrel and jump around on other peoples dogs etc. There is a lot of squirrels here! Seriously a lot! This is a very nice and quiet area. Not a lot of people know it’s here. It’s kinda nice that way. I suggest you bring water with you. There is none here…

Libbit Park is nothing more than a long strip of land (with grass) along Libbit Avenue in Encino. Plus it’s a dog park or a place for people to let their dogs poop at and clean said poop.
But one of the good things about the park is that it’s quiet and on the back streets of Encino, so that means you don’t really have to deal with too much people and car traffic.
I was able to mind my own business and get some work done on my laptop without interference from no damn body.
So in conclusion, if you have a dog and like privacy, then go to Libbit Park. Also if you don’t like seeing bums dot your community park then go to this park. But if you want a big or decent sized park for your kids to play at then go to another Valley area park.

I almost don’t want to review this place because it’s like a hidden gem that will be ruined if most the general public who ruin real dog parks start coming. You know who you are… your dog is poorly behaved and picks on or starts fights with the other dogs, and you just stand there laughing it off like he’s «just playing,» or you pretend not to notice when your dog takes a big dump, or you bring your rowdy or large mutt into the small/​timid dog area. Yah, you. Please don’t come here. Ever. Because the rest of the dog world seriously hates your guts.
That being said, there are signs ALL OVER this park that say to keep your dog on a leash. And it’s not really fenced in, so dogs who aren’t well trained could EASILY sneak under the fence, or through one of many openings. So it doesn’t seeeeem like a dog park at first glance. Also, the grass isn’t completely worn through and destroyed. So it doesn’t seeeeem like a dog park. But then you notice all the trash cans with the pooper scoopers, and the big bowl of water by a water spigot. And then, there are the crowds of delightful pups (all off their leashes, naughty naughty!) running around socializing with one another. I never see fights break out here like I do 90% of the time I go to a «real» dog park, and that’s probably because to play here, your dog would have to be well-​trained (enough not to run away, since it’s not fenced in) so the level of dog that is there is higher caliber and there are less «personlaity» issues. ;) I love this park. And so do my pups. If you have well-​behaved dogs who don’t run away and are socialized and get along well with others, I definitely recommend you start bringing them here!

If you happen upon this place and think it’s a regular park and decide to picnic, that’s fine because it IS, in fact, a regular park to do such activities. Just wash the dog poop and pee residue off the towel when you’re done because you just picnicked in a dog park biatch!
I know, I know, dear picnicker, you’re right. It’s not a dog park. There are no signs whatsoever that say «Dog Park». Anywhere. The place is full of grass and trees, which to me signal a perfect place to picnic, not a park where all grass is void of life due to the rambunctious activities of the canine race. There are picnic benches. Dogs don’t need picnic benches. And the park is so obscure, why would anyone create a dog park that’s so hidden. That’s because it’s not a dog park, I agree, picnicker. BUT IT IS BIATCH.
Reasons it’s a dog park: For one, the dogs. Secondly, where are the leashes? Thirdly, free poop bags scattered along the perimeter of the park. Fourthly, a disproportionate number of trash cans in comparison to the size of the park. Only Disneyland parallels the trash can-​to-​land area ratio of this park. And finally, the presence of old-​timey poop shovels/​scoops, just like the one the little guy is holding in the «curb your dog» signs, which you didn’t think existed except in 1930’s England, but my gah, they’re here!
Luckily, an old Russian man who walks his dog on the same route as I informed me about this park. I didn’t think much of it, but when I came to try it out with the dog-​son, the little one loved it! The abundance of long grass is the best part! And there’s enough space to be alone if he wants or join the pack if he so chooses. And it’s clean.
Warning: It’s not a dog park (but it is biatch) so there are no real enclosures except decorative fencing. There are no separations between big or small dogs, and there are A LOT of big dogs. So if you have a runaway dog or a napoleon-​complex dog or a Mr. Burns-​type dog, NOT a good idea to come here.
Guerrilla-​style dog park! For the people, by the people!

I was driving to a pet clinic when I saw this park after getting lost. I decided that after my pup’s exam I’d come by and check it out. This is a dog park that is NOT dog-​fenced. Do not bring an unsocialized dog here or one that does not have good recall. The dogs can easily hop the wooden picket fence and pretty much run into the street or just run away. You must be absolutely sure that your dog will come to you when called, or have some good running shoes. That being said… Taro had a blast here.
Most of the dogs here are older. I do plan on coming here again because it is beautiful and the owners have great control over their dogs. Taro met a 6 month-​old puppy there and she got a great workout. Owners not overprotective, either. One pitbull had lost her sister and was mourning, and although I loved chatting with her owner, we both knew that I had to redirect my puppy’s rambunctious energy. The owner was completely cool with that and knew why I had to drift away. If I had kept my puppy on hers, I’m sure there’d have been a snip or two. I was also a little embarrassed that my puppy was bothering her dog so much, but she understood. I was glad to see people who knew their dogs’ moods like that.
Owners here are quite aware of when their dogs don’t get along and separate them way before a fight breaks out. This is a must in a dog park!