Glendale Heroes Regional Park Dog Park

Visit Summary

Heroes was busy but spacious, with healthy grass and a welcoming community of regulars. We saw no abandoned pet waste in the portion of the run we covered.

What Stood Out

The sense of community stood out. Several owners appeared to be regulars, and we heard people greeting dogs by name as they passed.

The park looked exceptionally clean for how active it was, and the grass was thick and healthy.

Field Notes

Heroes was busy when we arrived, with roughly 13 dogs in the park, but the size of the run kept it from feeling crowded. Ellie found enough room to stay mostly to herself while dogs ran and played around her, making this more of an exposure day than a social one for her.

There were a few groups gathered around the park, while other dogs wandered between them.

We covered a good portion of the run and did not spot any abandoned pet waste. The grass was also exceptionally thick and healthy, enough that Ellie repeatedly tried to squat to pee, felt the grass touch her, and immediately stood back up.

We also got a good example of responsible dog ownership during the visit. One owner chose to leash his dog and leave when the dog stopped listening rather than waiting for the situation to become a problem.

First impression: Busy, social, spacious, and very well kept.