Central Park sprawls across 30 acres near Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, just south of the Pacific Electric Trail. The 57,000 square-foot community center sits at the heart of the property, surrounded by landscaped grounds and walking trails that make it easy to explore with your dog on a leash.

The park’s main draw for dog owners is The Bark, a 4.4-acre off-leash dog park that opened relatively recently. What makes it stand out is the thoughtful layout: three separate one-acre enclosures let large and small dogs play independently without mixing, which matters if your dog prefers dogs closer to their own size or temperament. Each area has its own character—you’ll find dig pits where dogs can actually dig without destroying someone’s yard, agility courses for dogs that like to work their bodies and minds, and fountains for drinking and cooling off on hot days.

Beyond The Bark, Central Park offers plenty of other amenities. There’s a playground for kids, an outdoor fitness zone for people who want to exercise, an outdoor pavilion for gatherings, and various indoor and outdoor rental spaces if you’re thinking about hosting something. The landscaping throughout uses different materials to create interesting walking routes, so even if you’re just doing laps with your dog before or after hitting The Bark, the scenery changes enough to keep things interesting.

If you’re in the area and want a solid combination of dog-specific amenities and general park infrastructure, Central Park delivers. Bring water for your dog and arrive early on weekends if you want a quieter experience at The Bark—the separate enclosures fill up pretty quickly once families arrive.