Zeckenbark Dog Park

Known for

• permanent status

  “Denver Parks and Recreation will be keeping the dog park in place and is planning to request funds through future city budget cycles to make it a permanent dog park.”

• extended hours

  “The relocated pilot dog park is larger and open longer, utilizing standard park hours of 5am to 11pm.”

• urban location

  “Providing off-leash dog areas in dense, urban areas of the city like Capitol Hill is an ongoing challenge, and this pilot has demonstrated that this location avoids the negative noise, smell, and dust impacts dog parks”

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About

Zeckendorf Plaza Dog Park, also known as 'Zeckenbark', is a pilot off-leash area that has been confirmed for permanent status by Denver Parks and Recreation. The facility relocated from Quality Hill Park in May 2023 to better serve the Capitol Hill neighborhood with reduced noise impacts. It operates during standard park hours from 5 am to 11 pm and follows regular dog park rules.

What people say

Praised as a convenient, clean, and spacious downtown off-leash area where dogs enjoy the wood-chip surface and friendly social atmosphere. Visitors highlight reliable water access and a welcoming community of responsible owners.

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