Drigon Dog Park

I love this park and my dog. It has a cool dog course and seperate dog cage area.
One thing though you got to watch out for poop mines laying around.

Dogs love this place. Saturday’s and Sunday’s there’s usually a nice enough crowd for the little ones to have enough playmates.
*Keep in mind they are closed when it rains and 72 hours after and always on Mondays.

I’ve always been a fan of this place.
When I lived out here I used to bring my pups.
That time the other gated area wasn’t there yet. But I’m glad they have that area. It’s sorta the dirty area tho. The gate is less fancy, the benches are not kept well, some dog poops were not picked up.
But no other dogs so I’m glad its there.
My complain about this area is not the park but the dog owners. Then again, most dog parks attact many dog owners who know nothing about owning a dog.

So far this is the best dog park in the area… The rest we have been to. Earl Warren, San Leonardo and another one in Hayward… are pure dirt and make our dog super dirty… this one actually had grass and training hoops/​runs/​etc. We will definitely make this our go to. because I cant believe that we cant find any other parks with grass for dogs!

I really do enjoy taking my dog to this park! Everyone is very friendly and just content to see their furry friend happy. I would definitely recommend this place! I love how they have an agility course. My dog is way too happy to be with the other friends we haven’t gotten the chance to try it yet. I love the space it’s pretty big! There’s been a good amount of dogs every time I have gone there. There is always parking so that’s a plus!

Nice dog park with agility courses but people with dogs need to pick up after there dogs to keep the park nice

We take our little malshi here and he is happy to meet his buddies here and play.
Lots of area divided for big dogs and some for little.

had to google the correct address. Unilocal address is not complete.
there were some small dogs when we got there which was nice.
what was BAD is my pup only ran a few laps when I pick him up and noticed some type of flea or tick trying to get into the top of his head fur! I killed it! and that’s it we left!!!

So the first time I went it was closed. The next time I went to check it out it was open thankfully. Well the dog park was nice. Especially with the agility gear. But there is no shade. And the little dog park is so small for them. My dog is 40 pounds so he goes to the big dog area but still… Very clean though I have to say.

This dog park has two sections. One for small dogs and one for big dogs. I love how they separate it. However I do let my little dog run in the big dog area once in a while when no one else is there. He loves all the space and runs back and forth through the grass with the wind hitting his face and ears. Tongue sticking out and all. Theres water fountains and little pick up bags for picking up after your dogs. Theres tunnels and a course for them to run around or train. I love coming here and having little play dates with other pet parents. Watching them run around with no care in the world.

I thought I posted my review about this wonderful dog park I’ve enjoyed taking my girl, Coco to, but I guess I didn’t, so here it goes:
I’ve taken Coco, my beautiful & KIND red nose pit bull to this great park 3 times so far. This is such a clean, well-​maintained park that I would recommend to anyone!
I’m VERY particular about where I take Coco. I need to feel SAFE about the surroundings & also KNOW that no harm will come to my girl! I ALWAYS walk in the park with Coco on leash. Once I’ve observed the behavior of the dogs that are there & don’t see any problems, I’ll take her off leash.
Coco’s a friendly NON-​AGGRESSIVE dog. In fact, she’ll stay close to me until she feels safe & then will run around the park & basically runs around by herself! I’m planning on taking her tomorrow nite, once again! Come on down & join us! The park has a section for small dogs & it’s all landscaped BEAUTIFULLY & so colorful!
YOU WILL LOVE IT!
As soon as I figure out how to post a couple of videos from our last visit, I’ll post them!

From the outside looks like a nice spacious park especially with the different dog obstacles for big dogs, but always like any visit to a new dog park inspect the the area (dogs inside the pen, security, and owners).
I don’t like the fact that there is an unsecure small gate at the end of the big dogs area facing Mission Boulevard. I personally witnessed a young couple open the gate which let another dog loose maybe 1000 feet away from cars driving down Mission Blvd. Owners were scrambling.
I do like the fact that this park has a lot of things to do and for the most part seems well maintained. If you’re a dog owner or visiting, please be more responsible and exit out through the main gate.
As for the City of Union City, I hope you secure the rear gate as this defeats the purpose of the main entrance corral.

Being a big dog lover, I am always advocating a safe environment for not only me but my pooch to enjoy. I’ve always had issues with this location, especially with the cleanliness of the spot. However it seems like over the last few years since my last review they have taken note and fixed this park up which is nice.
The parking is not an issue. There’s plenty to spare. The space at the dog park, is ample as well. They’ve recently addressed issues with re-​doing the space a little so that’s great as when you have hundreds of dogs per week trampling and peeing everywhere, it was bound to some major wear and tear.
So why the 2 stars? You HAVE to watch your dog here. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to a dog park and people let their pooch take a free for all while they mingle amongst themselves. Walking around we found piles of pooped just laying there because owners were too busy engrossed in their conversations to not pick up after their dog.
However, the biggest red flag was when my dog decided to sniff around the side gate. A couple, who was carrying their dog, decided to OPEN the gate, with no consideration for the dogs in there and let my dog out of the complex, who ran like a free man from jail. She dashed straight towards the trees and god forbid came near Mission Blvd. I was mortified since she’s just a puppy and still learning to respond to her name. The couple did not bother to help, just watched as my husband and I chased her until another man came to let his dog in through the same door my dog dashed out of. Luckily my dog freaked out and ran right back into the dog park when the guy opened the door to let his dog in.
What upsets me, is, why are there more than 1 entrances to this dog park? And why is one not secured? Do people not have manners or courtesy to help if you let my dog out of the dog park? Luckily we were watching our dog, just giving her space when we saw her Hoodini out of the dog park or who knows what could have happened to her.
Be warned. Parking is ample, and the facilities are alright. That’s all the 2 stars are for. If you care for having your dog stay within the facilities, make sure you actually keep an eye out for your dog, or god forbid someone open up the side gate to let your pooch out like what happened to mine.
I refuse to return until there’s a lock on that side gate, or additional security. It’s just not worth it.

I came to this park with my friends small dogs. They have a fence you enter into and they you can enter into either the big dog area or the small dog area. I liked the fact that they had a water fountain for the small dogs and people. The dog park is clean and does not stink. They have a tunnel and some tires small dogs can jump through. They have a couple of benches for people to sit on as well.

I’ve been in search of the perfect dog park to take my dog regularly. I wish I lived closer to take my dog every day.
It has a small dog, big dog, and totally separate area for older dogs out whatever reason. It’s a great set up. There are obstacle course available for your dog to jump through, if you’re dog is into that. There is real grass and not too many spots run down by use.

I used to not listen to dog owners when they told me not to take my dog to the dog park because there are untamed dogs there. I would always take my dog to the park because I wanted him to socialize, and he would always have a great time there and he loves all dogs.
People would tell me they heard disturbing stories about Drigon and how dogs would get sent to the emergency room. I thought maybe they were rare occurrences since we would always have pleasant experiences there with owners and dogs alike. I used to take my dog early on weekend mornings and the crowd was always mellow.
We decided to go on an afternoon and it was packed. There were a lot of bully breeds and a lot of mean, aggressive dogs that day. Before we stepped in, we heard someone shouting vulgarities, and then I saw a coworker of mine step out with her sweet dog. She told me a pack of dogs were bullying other dogs, etc. We decided to go in later and there were dogs mounting one another, dogs on leashes because they couldn’t mingle with other dogs and dogs growling and barking all over the place. It was the most chaotic I’ve seen it.
We left and went back many occasions after that. We had another incident where a husky kept snapping at our dog and our dog barked back, but we left before it escalated. We never see our dog bark at any other dog or show aggression. He is always the submissive pooch who gets along with all dogs and humans.
My last visit was a few weeks ago and a dog kept growling at the fence at my dog. We weren’t going to go in, but the owner kept reassuring us that his dog didn’t «fight» or was just «talking trash.» He asked if our dog was friendly and we of course said yes. He held his dog back and we let our dog in to play with the other dog. They were having a grand time.
Once the other dog’s owner let him go, he charged straight for my dog and attacked him. We quickly ran over and my partner broke it up. I finally heard my dog bark back at another dog because he was angry. When we took our dog to leave, the same dog charged at another dog. It was mayhem.
We thought it was OK until I saw blood dripping from his ear. He was bitten twice.:-(Poor thing, must’ve been traumatized. He’s so used to other dogs having similar temperaments as him, and just wanting to play. He was faced with a bully, demon dog. That was our last and final visit to the dog park… well Drigon at least.
I loved that park and there’s so much land for the dogs to play on. Too bad owners who don’t train their dogs any better bring these vicious pets to go harm other dogs. It’s just not fair. It’s not the park, it’s the visitors. (Warning: the dog is black and his name is Rocko. Keep your precious pooches away).
We’ll just stick to playdates.

Just an FYI… The dog park is going to be closed (effective Monday, July 21, 2014 until October 2014) for refurbishment. There is a sign posted suggesting using the enclosed area closest to Mission Blvd (usually reserved for non socialized dogs). This will probably prove to be an inconvenience to both the anti-​social dog and the small dogs who like to frequent the park. Hopefully this project will go according to schedule.
No matter what my personal feelings are about this park my furbaby seems to prefer this park over others in the tri-​city area. I would give this park 3 stars but the extra star is on behalf of my furbabies vote, she loves it here. So I hope they are up and running again very soon.

It’s a dog park not your personal fenced in «sh*t hole,» so pick up after your dog you lazy bastards! The «sh*t hole» is the place you just came from. (i.e. — Home)
Overall Rating: 3 Stars «Okay-​plus»
‘Took HAPA Boy here upon the recommendation of my dad & cousin… So, I did.
At first glance, very cool… ‘Very cool indeed.
«Welcome to Drigon Park!» —
Pros: Very nice layout; great design & concept; nicely executed (+1 Star)
Check out this cool aerial view posted my fellow Unilocal*er Linda M.
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Cons: Spotty with dirt/​muddy areas; dog sh*t spewed about; needs better maintaining (–1 Star)
Hence, the overall 3 Star Rating. (With such a great layout/​agility course this park should be taken care of so much better than it currently is.) This okay/​nice park has the potential to be an awesome one!
So what’s the train of thought here… ‘Spend the funding to design a great dog park, invest in the equipment BUT then what?! Is this the Walmart mentality… Open up a great looking spot but then let it fall to sh*t… Come on! I used to live in the Bay Area but currently reside in Orange County. There are quite a few nice dog parks/​beaches but none with such a thematic presence or even an agility course. This place is quite the find! Drigon Dog Park is great based on those two aspects alone BUT YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE CARE OF IT! Otherwise, what a big goddamn waste of money… ‘And a dog park! This goes for the patrons too, not just the city. It’s a dog park not your personal fenced in «sh*t hole,» so pick up after your dog you lazy bastards! The «sh*t hole» is the place you just came from. (i.e. — Home) Appreciate what you have in your own backyard, you unappreciative sh*theads!
The Rules —
I especially like that the city took the time & effort to make it a «dog park» & not just a fenced enclosure with grass. (Some dog parks I’ve seen don’t even have grass, try dirt & tan bark instead… ‘Fail.) It’s a park, designed with a theme for dogs! Kudos.
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Great design & concept! -
‘And did I mention a pretty cool agility course to boot?!
HAPA Boy didn’t catch on @ first…
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Yeh, it’s pretty cool.
‘But eventually, he got the idea…
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The park is a very nice size, lots of space & room for dogs to run & play.
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(There is also a «gazebo”/shaded area with benches.)
There are three sections to the park:
* Small Dog Area w/​Agility Course
* Large Dog Area w/​Agility Course
* Auxillary Area — Used for dogs that are not too social or when the other two sections are closed for maintenance. (Closed: Monday)
«A tired dog is a happy dog.» — HAPA has left the building…
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— Aloha!
Food: n/​a
Ambiance: 3
Service: 3
Value: 4 (*This dog park has the potential be more awesome if it was better taken care of.)

Very cute little play pen area for a dog park. There’s two fenced off sections of the park, one for smaller dogs, and another for bigger dogs. The small dog area is a bit small, but it’s also loaded with the same agility activities. It’s a great place to bring your dogs. It’s a little quieter than other dog parks I’ve been to, but I bet it could get pretty crowded during the weekends. They do supply doggy bags, so you can pick up after your pooch, which is a plus! The negative would be that there’s no human bathrooms, so you gotta go before coming here if you plan to stay long! Parking is along the street.
Overall, very nice area to bring your dogs!

GUARANTEED GOOD TIME FOR POOCHIE!
They ran and ran and ran!
They rolled in the grass!
They socialized with other dogs!
They played follow the leader!
They peed!
They pooped!
I didn’t have to worry about losing them because it was all fenced up. There’s a section for big dogs and a section for small dogs. This was a relief for me because I’m always fearful that a big dog will munched on my small dog (this has happened to me in the past, it’s not a good experience)!
Since I’m a responsible owner, I brought my own poopy bags. So, even though there is a dispenser with poopy bags, there will probably be days that it’ll be empty. It happens, right?! Bring your own bag (byob)!
If you have a small dog, you bet you’ll find me here with mine on the weekends from now on. So, far, all the small dog owners has been pleasant with me and my dogs :) See ya soon! Woof!