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Heartland Dog Park

  • Heartland Dog Park

  • Address: 3rd St., Gilroy, California 95020

Heartland Dog Park

Heartland Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located within Hecker Pass Park on 3rd St. in Gilroy.

Heartland Dog Park is enclosed with a low chain link fence and offers dogs a large grassy area to play and a paved walking path. It does not have separate areas for large and small dogs, so use caution with small pups.

There are a few benches within the park, however little shade. Waste bags and trash receptacles are provided. The dog park has a drinking fountain for dogs and people located just outside the entrance gate, but not within the dog park play area. The park has stunning mountain views and is a great spot to watch the sunset.

There is also a dog-friendly bike and walking path that runs behind the dog park if you’d like to enjoy a walk as well.

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