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| - Although small (less than an acre), Mitchell is the best dog park in the area. There is grass -- patchy in places, but grass nonetheless, and more than the picture shows -- surrounded by rock, and some concrete on a sidewalk that leads to seating.
There is plenty of street parking plus some off-street parking next to the old school. The fencing is secure all around the park and the entrance is double-gated. Benches line the park and four or five picnic tables are available. Shade is at a premium, however, so be prepared for the sun in the heat of summer. There is also lighting inside the park, but I haven't actually been there after dark.
The park regulars to a good job of making people feel welcome and policing the park. You'll see some poop, but not much, and neighborhood kids are quickly kicked out. Some kind soul brought a big bucket to use with the water tap (on the side of the people and dog water fountain), and people work together to keep the bucket full and clean so that dogs can drink without waiting for a person to push the button.
Big and small dogs aren't separated here, but I haven't seen any issues for this reason. People do a great job of keeping an eye on their dogs and making sure that squabbles don't turn into fights.
Closed on Mondays.
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