Joanne
Reviews (6)
Nice Rooms
Motel 6 Flagstaff AZ - ButlerThe interior was very nicely cleaned and modern. There is a good amount of grassy area, but there was a lot of litter of all kinds everywhere around the grass.
Not Very Relaxing, But Ok if Small Dog
Downey Dog ParkShady, decent sized area, with a good mix of dirt/sand/grass since my pup loves to dig around. The location of the dog park itself by the highway can get very annoying. There can be the smell of car exhaust and very loud traffic passing by. If visiting, maybe time it when traffic is low.
In regards to other dogs and owners there, the large dog area did seem to have a lot of drama and excessive rough housing. The small dog area however was very relaxed and had way less dogs. I personally think other dogs/owners DO impact a dog park's ratings. You should feel relatively safe and trusting of other dogs and owners within reason, and the vibe here is iffy lol.
Favorite Dog Park So Far
Lake Baldwin ParkExtremely spacious and beautiful! As expected, things can get very muddy and dirty especially near the lake. The washing stations are great though. There are interesting carvings on the trees, and a book exchange at the front too. My dog loves it every time he comes here, and I haven't had any issues with other dogs' behavior yet. Other dog owners have all been very nice and polite, or mostly mind their business. I don't find it to be too overcrowded on weekday late afternoons or mornings.
Love Gator's Dockside
Gators DocksideGreat place to go after taking a walk around Lake Baldwin or visiting the Lake Baldwin dog park! Great service, a lot of outdoor seating space for everyone, and they offered a doggy water bowl. Very beautiful and well kept area.
Nice 1st Dog Beach Experience
Cocoa BeachThis is my first dog beach experience, and it went very smoothly despite accidentally walking outside of the restricted time. We just did a cursory Google search, and it didn't mention a time restriction. There were no beach patrols the whole weekday I was there and barely any other visitors or dogs around. A local told me the beach patrol will give you a warning, and that they've never been fined when entering outside of the designated times.
Other than being a little worried about mistakenly breaking the rules, the beach was great. It was very clean, and not crowded at all. We saw like maybe 5 other dogs there the whole day. I just wish there was a place to shower off the sand for people and dogs afterward, and maybe if there was an off-leash beach area somewhere nearby. The Lori Wilson dog park is a little bit of a drive away, but has no beach access.
Cloudy Afternoon
Lori Wilson Dog ParkVery chill location, overall ok. I went on a weekday afternoon and there were no other dogs here to play with sadly. It can get a little muddy, but hoses are available. There are a lot of dirty mismatched lawn chairs scattered all over the park when I went. Does not have any beach access, but down the road there is a limited dog-friendly beach. A good amount of space, not huge and not small.