I don't go there to socialize, I prefer to stay on the sidelines and make sure I'm supervising my dog for the most part. However, I do enjoy talking every once in a while especially when I recognize people and I think most people are the same here which is great.
My major concern is that it is an extremely sketchy area and lacks police/security surveillance that it very much needs. I have witnessed multiple fights inside and outside of the dog park and even an attempted stabbing just by the botanical garden. I also had a really sketchy and awkward encounter with another dog owner recently where he was creepily trying to hit on me, asking where I lived etc... I don't think I'm going to go there without my boyfriend or my friend for a long while.
It makes me upset when such creeps both in and outside ruin it for everyone else. Dog owners beware and bring a phone or friend, I'm serious.