Soft Gold Dog Park - Fort Collins, CO
Soft Gold Dog Park in Fort Collins, CO
Soft Gold Dog Park is a spacious, fenced off-leash area located in the scenic Soft Gold Park at the north end of Hickory Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. This hidden gem is perfect for dog owners seeking a quiet spot to let their pups run and socialize. While slightly tucked away—a short walk from the main parking lot—the park rewards visitors with a large grassy play area for all dogs to enjoy together, surrounded by trails and beautiful natural scenery along the river.
In addition to the off-leash dog enclosure, the broader park offers amenities such as public restrooms, a kids’ playground, volleyball and baseball fields, pet-friendly trails, and picnic areas. Owners will find dog waste bags and trash bins around the fence line, picnic tables for seating, and easy access to the surrounding recreational areas. Please note there is limited shade and currently no water source at the dog area, so be prepared during warmer months. The park is wheelchair accessible and welcomes both people and pets year-round, making it a popular spot among locals exploring pet-friendly activities in Fort Collins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated fenced area.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the park features a large, fully fenced-in dog area.
- Are poop bags or waste stations provided? Yes, there are plenty of dog waste bags and trash bins available around the fenced perimeter.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are picnic tables available inside the dog park for seating.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, public restrooms are available near the parking area.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, both the parking lot and entrance are wheelchair accessible, though the dog area does require a walk from parking.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a kids’ playground and other recreational amenities in the main park area.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the park features pet-friendly trails and easy access to walking paths along the river.
- Is there a water fountain or bowls for dogs? No, there is no water spigot or fountain available at the dog park—please bring your own water for your pet.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? No, the fenced area is combined for all dogs.
- Is there shade or shelter available? There is very limited shade at the dog park; plan accordingly on hot days.
- Where is the best place to park? Use the main lot near the restrooms and walk to the dog park on the north side of Soft Gold Park.
Reviews
This is a hidden gem. A person would probably never just stumble across it. It is tucked back at the end of Hickory. The park as a whole is nice. It has great natural scenery and easy access to the trails on the north side of the river.
The dog park itself is large and has plenty of room for the dogs to run. All the owners I have met have been very friendly. It is a nice place to hang out, let the dogs play, and socialize.
We had never been here before. Super Nice kids playground and restrooms by parking area, therefore one star. There was NO signage or map regarding location of dog park, and at first we thought we must’ve misread the description…? But no. We finally found the fenced area far to the northeast – seriously at least a qtr mile north of parking. This was WAY too much of a walk for our 13 yr old dog, a LONG way to get back if a human needs a restroom or has any kind of issue – plus once there, no shade, no water available. Lots of bags supplied, but no other dogs were even there. Now we know WHY, and this inaccessibility also negates the social aspect for dogs. You can’t even SEE the parking lot from the dog park, being so far away, plus visually blocked by the building. A few homeless guys hanging around the park weren’t doing any harm, but I wouldn’t want to be out there all alone, just the same. No one would be likely to be near enough to hear or help you if there was a problem of any kind. Beautiful area though – just be aware and prepared.
This dog park is one large fenced grassy area for all dogs to play in together. There are plenty of dog bags around the perimeter of the fence and a couple of garbage cans as well. No shade or water spigot, but 2 picnic tables available. The dog park is part of a larger park with a volleyball court, baseball field, walking path and natural area, and more. A walk is required to get to the dog park which is on the north side of the park. There’s parking in the lot near the bathrooms, or maybe you could park on a nearby street in the trailer park. Plenty of mosquitoes are out biting this morning, late June. My dog and I were here on a weekday morning, and we were the only ones here.
This dog park almost wants to make me own a dog! Fenced area is very large, huge actually.
While I was walking past there was only one person there with 2 dogs on a Sunday afternoon so probably doesn’t get crowded.
Given the surrounding area you can make a whole day with your 4 legged friend. Enjoy!
Awesome little bicycle dirt track for the kids to ride on, jumps are not huge, but still fun for adults as well. Definitely recommend, gated dog park, a good size park with a shelter and BBQ, restrooms, water fou tain and pond for fishing, a trail to get to the poured river as well, great trails for biking, walking, etc.