Lake County Dog Park in Leadville Colorado

06/04/2025

Because there is no P**p Fairy . . . .

This Sunday is Community Clean-up Day. Cleaning up at the Dog Park is an option when you sign in at the Courthouse or you can just go to the Dog Park. It would be great to have some help. We will not be able to get to the Dog Park until around 10. If you can make it, we will be very appreciative! We will have the trash bags provided for cleanup day. There are always p**p bags and scoopers at the Dog Park. Dogs welcome to help!

02/22/2025

I looked up Tom Nichols on Wikipedia because he is the author of a book that is next on my TBR list, "The Death of Expertise." I found that he wrote this wonderful article about his cat, from The Atlantic.

I will never owe another cat the debt that I owe her.

11/03/2024

09/13/2024

Thank you to all the generous donors who made the purchase of the new dog park signs possible! They look great!
To all the humans who use the dog park for the exercise, socialization, and fun for their dogs…please take a moment to read the signs.
As Smokey the Bear says, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires”…and the dog park signs are there to remind you, “Only YOU can help to keep our dog park clean, safe, and enjoyable for the others who come visit after you”!
Also, please be aware that there is a QR symbol on one of the signs…to make YOUR financial donation to the dog park easy and quick!

09/06/2024

I gained 5 followers, created 5 posts and received 20 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/22/2024

Earlier this week our Dog Park Committee president w**d whacked the large patch of foxtails growing in the center of the park. Today another committee member spent a good amount of time raking up the whacked w**ds. These VOLUNTEERS work hard to make the Lake County Dog Park a pleasant, and SAFE, place for your dogs to have an open space to run, play, and meet new doggie friends.
Please be aware that there are some foxtail remnants remaining and try to monitor your dog(s)’ noses, paws, ears for the wisps of the foxtail plants that can become embedded if your dog sniffs, walks, rolls in a foxtail. They can be very dangerous to your pup.
Although we do our best to maintain the park we can only do so much…and, remember, we are VOLUNTEERS! A plan to hopefully control, or completely eradicate the foxtails is in the works!
Please do your part…monitor your dog while in the park …most importantly: pick up their p**p. Thank you to everyone who IS a responsible dog owner and Lake County Dog Park partner.

08/22/2024

Thanks to Dog Park Committee member and web mistress Jan! She raked up the remains of the foxtails today and got rid of them. But they will be back, so watch for them.

The Dog Park Committee is thinking of planting clover, which is a competitor of foxtails and could help slow down their growth. If anyone has ideas to share about this, please comment!

08/20/2024

Good afternoon, Dog Park fans!

This is a PSA to let everyone know what the w**ds called foxtails look like--first photo. The are beautiful plants that can do a lot of damage to dogs if their awns become embedded in the skin and tissue. (See comments for a graphic photo.) We have been pulling the foxtail w**ds out every year. Our Dog Park President, Stephen, w**d whacked a bunch of them out this afternoon (see second photo) but they are persistent little nuisances. Please check your dogs, especially eyes, ears, and between and around toes, as well. They love to wedge themselves into folds and crevices and wreak havoc.

We are asking that you pull out any foxtails you see coming up in the future. The Dog Park does not have staff or attendants. We are all volunteers who care for the Dog Park on our own time and rely on our community to help take care of it otherwise by letting us know about concerns and cleaning up after themselves and their dogs.

Pulling out also goes for any mushrooms you might see. Some dogs like to eat mushrooms and that is not a good idea. We have not had any reports of them for awhile but they can pop up overnight.

Thank you!

08/20/2024

We’ve noticed a HUGE increase in dog p**p in the dog park. Pet waste can carry harmful bacteria, parasites, or viruses. It can make people, especially children, very sick. It can also be dangerous to wildlife and other dogs. Rodents are very attracted to pet waste left in the Lake County Dog Park.
PLEASE use the FREE pet waste bags available throughout the park!
PLEASE monitor your pet(s)’ activity in the park and pick up their p**p!
It would be wonderful if you’d be so kind as to pick up a bit of random p**p from time to time. Good deeds are always appreciated!
Let’s keep our park clean!
Let’s keep our park safe…and healthy!
Let’s keep our park free…and open.
Thank you to all who are doing their part!

02/05/2024

The next Lake County Dog Park meeting is at 5pm on Thursday, February 8th at the Commissioner's Room. Our meetings our open to concerned community members. Please comment on this post if you plan to join.

11/24/2023

🐾 Hey, Lake County Dog Park pals! Let's talk about a teeny tiny thing – we don't have a p**p fairy! Yep, our park relies on awesome pet parents (that's you!) to scoop that p**p.

Help keep our park pristine by picking up after your furry buddies and an extra poo, if you see one! Your efforts make this place paw-fect for everyone! Let's show our love for our park! ❤️ **p

08/18/2023

🐾 Ready to make our Dog Park sparkle? Join our Clean-Up Weekend, September 9th-10th! Let's scoop the p**p and keep our haven fresh for all. Remember, a happy park starts with responsible pet parents. See you there with your furry pals! 🐶