Littleton, CO
Sprawling 69 acres with two ponds and a river crossing. Worth the drive south.
The Chatfield State Park Off-Leash Dog Area is inside Chatfield State Park in Littleton, a short drive past the main park entrance, with two parking lots sized for busy hours.
About 69 acres, fenced all the way around. A paved loop follows the perimeter and dirt trails cut across the open ground inside. One large pond has sloping beach fronts, so your dog can wade in rather than jump. Benches sit throughout, with the foothills in view.
Wash stations can be found near the first main entrance run through the summer for muddy paws. It is a lot of ground to cover, so plan on walking and bring water.
Both are on top of park entry, which this board does not price.
The annual pays for itself on visit 9. That is the dog pass alone — park entry is counted separately.
One pass covers one handler with up to three dogs.
Dogs stay leashed until you are inside the fenced enclosure, and you carry a leash and a waste bag for each dog.
Enter only at the designated access points. No fishing inside the off-leash area.
The gate kiosk sells the day pass; the annual is sold at the entrance stations and the park office. Neither board posts the vehicle pass.
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