Lake County Dog Park in Leadville Colorado

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! ❤️

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! 🐶

08/10/2023

Our meetings our open to concerned community members. Our next Lake County Dog Park meeting is at 5pm on Thursday, August 17th at the Commissioner's Room.

We hope to see you there!

07/17/2023

🐾🌳 Thank you to our incredible donors for funding the new dog park gates and to our dedicated volunteers for making it happen! Both gates are now installed! Your support has made our park safer and more enjoyable for all our furry pals! 🐾🌳

06/14/2023

🐾🌳 Thank You for Your Support! 🌳🐾

We are immensely grateful for your generous donations towards our new dog park gates. Thanks to your contributions, we have successfully purchased and installed the first gate, enhancing the safety and accessibility of our beloved park. Your support has made a significant difference, and we couldn't have done it without you!

We are excited to share that the installation of the second gate is coming soon. With this additional gate, we aim to further improve the functionality and convenience of the park. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to make positive changes for our furry friends!

06/12/2023

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped to clean up the Lake County Dog Park for Leadville’s 2023 Community Clean Up Day! With such a great team of volunteers, we were able to clean up all the dog poo in record time!

06/09/2023

Hi fellow Lake County dog owners! We are looking for volunteers to help clean up the dog park as part of the Leadville Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, June 10th. We will be meeting at the dog park at 9:15am to clean up trash and p**p left over from the winter. Food and beverages will be available at the county courthouse at 1:00 pm for volunteers. We appreciate all your help!

~Please RSVP with your name in the comments!~

05/30/2023

Join other dog lovers and Dog Park users on Saturday, June 10th starting at 9:15 a.m. to clean up the Lake County Dog Park. We will work until all of the trash and p**p left over from the winter is gone. As part of Lake County Cleanup Day, there will be food and beverages available at the county courthouse at 1:00 for participants.

We look forward to seeing you!

03/24/2023

Thank you to all who donated to help get the dog park gates replaced! We have successfully raised enough money! The gates will be replaced when the weather warms up!

However, we are always accepting more donations to help with the continued sustainability of the dog park. Donated funds go towards the purchase of more poo bags and supplies for maintenance issues and upkeep. Your continued support helps to keep the dog park open!

Thank you!