San Dimas Dog Park

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San Dimas Dog Park
San Dimas Dog Park
Type Dog park
Location San Dimas, California
Coordinates 34°06′33″N117°47′40″W / 34.109089°N 117.794479°W / 34.109089; -117.794479
Elevation1,087 metres (3,566 ft)
Created2005 (2005)
OpenMon-Fri: 7am-8pm

The San Dimas Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in San Dimas, California. [1] [2] It is located inside of Horsethief Canyon Park. [3] [4] The dog park features separate large and small dog sections, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and is known for being a rare dog park with grass near the Inland Empire. [5] [6]

The dog park was founded in 2005 by Caryol Smith, [7] an animal welfare advocate previously known for her involvement with the Wildlife WayStation. [8] After founding the dog park, Smith became a parks and recreation commissioner and was recognized as the 2014 San Dimas Citizen of the Year. [9]

References

  1. Tate, Imani (March 28, 2015). "Families find fun at San Dimas festival". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  2. Janes, Jack (June 14, 2024). "EXPLORING THE FOOTHILL COMMUNITY'S HIKING TRAILS". La Verne Magazine . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  3. Abbas, Layla (March 23, 2021). "San Dimas Parks Department Completes Projects, Commission Unable to Convene". San Dimas Community Post. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  4. Tate, Imani (December 25, 2014). "San Dimas Dog Park to close through February for maintenance and repairs" . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  5. Marquez, Liset (January 5, 2019). "San Dimas Dog Park closes for annual renovation". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  6. "San Dimas Dog Park". BringFido. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  7. Rivera, Andres (September 22, 2006). "San Dimas hoe-down rocks fair". Campus Times . University of La Verne . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  8. Tate, Imani (July 9, 2014). "San Dimas council recognizes its parks staff". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin . Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  9. Tate, Imani (July 14, 2014). "Love of dogs, community motivates San Dimas Citizen of the Year". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin . Retrieved February 26, 2025.