I feel so lucky to live so close to a large space so my dog can run around. I wouldn't say this is in a bad neighborhood, but I wouldn't say its in a great neighborhood either. If you keep a good eye on your dog and are a responsible pet owner, I don't see why you would have anything other than a blast here.
Plenty of parking, bags are usually provided for poop, and most of the owners are friendly enough.
I believe dog parks are places where the experience you have depends on what you put into it!