Bear Dog Park in Roseville divides itself into separate areas for large and small dogs, which means you’re not watching a 90-pound lab steamroll a tiny terrier while you’re trying to relax. The park sits in a pretty open area with plenty of room for dogs to actually run, not just shuffle around in circles like they do at cramped neighborhood parks.

The walking pathway that loops around gives you a nice spot to move if your dog needs a break from the off-leash chaos. There are poop bag dispensers stationed throughout, which is helpful when you realize you’ve got three dogs to clean up after instead of one. The obstacle areas provide some mental stimulation beyond just running—useful if you’ve got a dog that gets bored easily and starts inventing their own entertainment (like chewing on the water fountain).

What really matters on those hot days when the temperature climbs past 95 is the wading pool. Your dog can wade in and cool off without you having to drive all the way to a lake. They’ve also got shower stations to rinse off the muddy paw prints and dried chlorine before the drive home, which beats arriving at your car covered in wet dog smell.

The park handles dogs that want to go full-throttle with new friends as well as the ones that prefer sitting under a tree watching the action. It’s not fussy about what personality type your dog is—just that they get some time outside in a space where they can actually be a dog. The park has a Yelp page if you want to check current hours or see if there are any seasonal events happening, though the basics stay consistent year-round.