Great Park

This is one of my dog's favorite parks.  She has been to a lot of parks but the dogs and people here were great.  The dogs were friendly and playful and the dog park was well maintained.  The ground is covered in tanbark and some of it is softer dirt, which I bet is muddy in the winter.  There were doggy drinking fountains and benches and a small dog area and shade.  This is one of the only fenced dog parks near Santa Cruz but well worth the drive.  The surrounding park is just lovely with mowed fields, and a dirt bike arena, and some on leash walking trails all surrounded by the Santa Cruz trees.

It is also worth noting that the Surf City Coffee Shop at the entrance to the freeway is very dog friendly and a great place to stop on your way in or out of the park.