The park spreads across a hillside with ocean views that make you forget you’re in a suburban area—your dog gets the bonus of a breeze off the Pacific while chasing a ball. The main enclosure rolls across grass and decomposed granite, with a separate small-dog area set apart on its own section of terrain. Both spaces have good tree coverage that actually provides shade during midday heat, rare enough in Orange County that it’s worth timing your visit around it.

Dogs of all sizes run off-leash throughout their designated areas. The park has water stations for dogs, though bringing your own water bottle is smart on warm days since the fountains aren’t always cold. There’s no fee to enter, and the park operates during Newport Beach’s standard park hours. Peak times run late afternoon and early morning, particularly on weekends, so you’ll encounter plenty of other dogs then—good for socializing, crowded if your dog prefers quieter sessions.

The park sits near the Corona del Mar area’s residential streets, with parking along San Miguel Drive. The terrain has some slope to it, so it’s more interesting for dogs with good footing but worth noting if yours struggles with uneven ground. Decomposed granite can get dusty in summer, so expect your dog to need a rinse afterward. The views toward the coast are real—you’ll see why people pay Newport Beach prices to live here, and your dog gets to enjoy the vantage point too.