Condon Park

While I’ve been to Condon Park countless times as a child, teenager, and an adult, this review is specifically for the dog park. The dog park is located in the back left of Condon, right before the skate park. I don’t know how long this has been here, and I can’t think of any other dog parks in Grass Valley, so this is a nice addition.
A group of 4 of us brought 3 dogs to the dog park, mostly for them to get some energy out, but also because we had just been at the river and we wanted them to dry off before heading home. The park itself is pretty big and is kind of broken up, so it’s not just one boring rectangle. There are trees, tubs of water for them to cool off in, fake fire hydrants, ramps to run up and hoops to jump through, hoses to fill up water bowls, and benches for owners. There’s also a side park, that’s considerably smaller for small and/​or shy dogs. You can get to this either through the main park, or around the left side of the park.
The whole park is a dirt and woodchip combination. So, if your dog partakes in the water tubs, don’t expect to have a clean dog by the time you leave. The dust can get pretty bad too. I’m sure it’s a mud pit in the fall and winter, but I can’t say that with any experience.
One thing that impressed me was the very clear, posted rules — no more than 3 dogs per person, no children under 12 without adult supervision, you’re responsible for breaking up any fights or other vicious behavior, you’re responsible for picking up after your dog, etc. I think in many parks, these are rules that most people follow, up it’s nice to see them actually posted.
Overall, definitely a place I’d bring my dog back to when I’m in town.

This park has it all. A two baseball/​softball fields, basketball court, picnic area, playgrounds, skate park, bocci ball and 18 holes of disk golf. The course has huge trees and a small stream which comes into play on two of the holes. This is the best course in the area. These are the positives.
The negatives are related to the large homeless population, tweekers and pot smoking. This could/​should be a five star park but due to the negatives it’s only a 3 star.

Great park in Grass Valley with Dog Park /​Skate Park /​18 Hole Disc Golf Course. Usually pretty crowded no matter what part of the park your in. There is a BBQ picnic area right when your driving into the park along with softball fields as well. One of the best Disc Golf courses in the north state!

+1 For an awesome skate park! Friendly people but can get crowded. Little kids sometimes don’t look where they are going but those are the usual skate park woes for adults who skate (skating 20+ years).
+1 For a great dog park. And there aren’t a lot of hippies taking their rescue mutt pit bulls there.
+1 For other things of a high quality like the baseball diamond, the bocce ball court and the disc golf course.
+1 For all the childhood memories.
–1 star for the amount of kids on drugs or selling drugs mid summer on a weekday. Come on GVPD, do some shake downs.

I have been to the dog park several times in the last months. Each time has been different. The last time I went 3 dogs from the same owner surrounded my dog and started growling at her. The owners were nowhere to be found and I was reluctant to approach the dogs. I tried calling my dog and every time she started moving toward me the dogs were surround her again. I finally yelled, «whose flippin dogs are these!» The owner came like it was not big deal. As I left I saw all of the other dog owners also leave. I hate when someone ruins a great place.
Other than this last experience, the dog park is beautiful. I’m not just not sure If I will go back any time soon. Some people should not be dog owners,

Very popular! Lots of dogs big & small-​has seperate area for small dogs if necessary. Plenty of water and space to run with toys & training equipment on site as well as poop bags & trash cans. Located right next to skate park