Dog park · Southwest Denver & Barnum, South Denver
Barnum Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 1 acre
- Surface: pea gravel
- Open daily, sunrise to sundown
- Run by Denver Parks and Recreation
A city dog park in Barnum Park with two sides, one for active dogs and one for calmer dogs. The ground is pea gravel and there is no water fountain, so bring water.
Rules
In Denver's city parks, dogs may be off leash only inside the designated dog parks. Most dog parks are open from sunrise to sundown; Railyard, the one with lights, is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dogs need a Denver license and a current rabies tag and must be spayed or neutered (or have an intact permit). Bring no more than two dogs, handlers must be 16 or older, children 10 and under are not allowed, and food for people stays outside. Leash your dog going in and out and pick up after it. (Denver Parks and Recreation)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- LocationBarnum, Southwest Denver & Barnum, South Denver
- NeighborhoodSouthwest Denver & Barnum, South Denver
- HoursOpen daily, sunrise to sundown
Barnum Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Barnum Dog Park fenced?
Yes. Our sources describe it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Barnum Dog Park?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Barnum Dog Park?
It is about 1 acre.
What are the hours of Barnum Dog Park?
It is open daily, sunrise to sundown.
Where is Barnum Dog Park?
Barnum Dog Park is at Barnum, in Southwest Denver & Barnum, South Denver, Denver. A city dog park in Barnum Park with two sides, one for active dogs and one for calmer dogs. The ground is pea gravel and there is no water fountain, so bring water.
Sources
- Denver Parks and Recreation, undated, read Oct 2026
- Hepper, Jun 2026
- Hepper, Jan 2026
- Landing, Sep 2022