The Barkyard

Very nice off leash park on the water. The grass is kept nice, green, and short and there’s a water fountain for the dogs. There are two gated yards one did small digs and one for large or all dogs. I don’t recommend taking your small dog on the all dogs side. Not all large dogs like small dogs and that can be dangerous to your fur baby. My dog always has a blast here with his fur friends.

The Barkyard is nothing spectacular in terms of equipment or state of the art dog parks however it is amazing especially if you live in the city and do not have a yard! There is a decent amount of space and most owners are genuine and bring their dog if it likes other dogs/​enjoys other dogs company.
Please note don’t be discouraged by the discarded chewed up or shredded toys you may encounter. Not all are chewed up by dogs. Some are chewed up by the lawn mower.
Also a tip for Unilocalers… BRING BUG SPRAY. Seems to be a lot of bugs there but not necessarily mosquitoes… just little flies that will bother you in the summer evenings.

I’ve been taking my dog here since it opened and I love it! I’ve never had a problem with other dogs – for the most part the patrons of this park do a great job following public space etiquette although the poop pickup can get a little lax sometimes. Follow the rules and you won’t have any problems. There’s a water fountain for the dogs that usually gets turned on in May and two new shelters on both sides for people for the socrching days. It’s a great, secure spot to exercise your dog whether you’re coming from the burbs or the city. Park is opened year round.

On occasion I spend some time here. Usually in the afternoon and usually with a pretty friendly mid-​sized dog. Located in LaSalle Park it’s got some beautiful views of Lake Erie. I often walk the dog along the water after visiting the dog park. I could easily walk the dog here if the dog park was too busy too, it’s long and tons of fun for the dog, lots to sniff along the way.
The dog park itself is only ok. There are a few reasons that’s the case.
One is it’s petty muddy a lot of the time. I get that it’s hard to manage the water but I’m sure there is a way.
Another is that it’s not always cleaned up. I don’t get the dog owners who don’t pick up after their dogs but seems to happen here more often than it should. I hold the owners responsible for this but think the city could provide bags like they do at Delaware Park to help prevent it.
The city needs to clean and groom this dog run more often.
This is actually two different fenced in areas, one sign says small dogs and the other big dogs. But when I have been there that’s not how it has broken down. So I guess you can go either side depending on who is in the other one.
The people the dogs bring with them are a varied and nice bunch. I’ve never seen anything other than dogs playing in the dog runs but I imagine that may just be luck.
Super easy parking here. The water views and the parking got it up from 3 to 4 stars.
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Absolutely Love the bark yard!
If you live in the city you know how hard it is to get your dog the exercise it needs. I have a small backyard that doesn’t seem to do justice for my border collie/​cattle dog pup named Abby.
The rules: The off the leash policy is great so the dogs can socialize and chase each-​other for hours! Which is much longer than I can run with her! :-p Make sure your dog is dog friendly. There’s nothing worse than a grumpy pup to ruin everyone’s fun. Lastly, be kind and don’t leave the poop behind! Bags and disposables are provided for a reason!
The layout: 2 different spots for big and little dogs. A watering hole that is always on! Thank god.
Dog lovers everywhere come here which is great. I’ve gotten a lot of good tips and advice from other go owners. Great way to meet new people who have the same interests as you too!

We went here in the middle of the winter so it was pretty cold and a bit muddy. It was a great space though with a nice area for small dogs and another for all dogs. There’s a parking lot, water, and garbage cans — some pretty important essentials. The dogs there were well behaved and it seemed like the owners were responsible dog park participants. We are definitely looking forward to more time here during the summer!

Love this area. We have been going for over a year now with our Cane Corso/​Rottweiler mix. She loves it there! Some people are rude & dont pay any attention to the rules, but that happens everywhere. The majority of the people are regulars and are very nice. I dont like all the toys everywhere. These have the habit of turning normal fun loving dogs into maniacs. So we try to avoid toys at the park.
go in the mornings during the week to avoid large crowds. evenings and weekends can get kind of crazy.
Over all, this is a great place for responsible pet owners to socialize their dogs.

Love that we have an off leash dog park in the area! I used to live in LA and they were all over — there were two within walking distance. It is a great chance for your dogs to socialize with other people and dogs. They have a separate area for small dogs — so you don’t need to worry about them getting trampled. And there is also a water fountain for little Fido too!

What a great dog park with a great view of the city of Buffalo. Wish there was more places like this everywhere. Video of our time at the park

This IS Buffalo’s only official dog park. I bring my rascally Jack Russell here and he has the time of his doggy life in the small dog area playing with the other dogs. The park is well maintained but the water fountain is sometimes out of order. So if you have an active dog that get’s thirsty bring your own water.
During the warmer months you can ride your bike here with the dog, play in the park, and then ride along the scenic waterfront to round out your day. Be forewarned, this place is windy since it’s on the waterfront. Also, the summer months tend to be the time when the newbies are bringing their dogs to the park and it gets a bit unruly. I find the colder days are less crowded and peaceful times to bring your dog.