Mitchell Edelson Dog Park sits within Soule Park, a sprawling county recreation area where the dog park occupies a genuine slice of Ojai’s oak-dotted landscape. The fenced area feels less like a typical suburban enclosure and more like an actual ground-level park—you’re looking at real dirt and grass underfoot, not just a concrete lot with some grass painted on. The setting catches the foothills light in late afternoon, and there’s enough native vegetation around the perimeter that dogs have actual terrain to navigate rather than a flat expanse.

The park divides into two sections: a larger off-leash area for dogs of all sizes and a separate small-dog enclosure, which matters if you have a smaller dog who prefers calmer play. Both areas are fully fenced. Water stations exist on-site, though during hot months the single station can see lines during peak times (late morning and early evening are the busiest windows). Shade comes from mature oaks scattered through the space, but summer afternoon heat in Ojai is real—the park sits at elevation but lacks dense tree cover everywhere, so bring water for yourself too.

Soule Park proper opens early and stays open until dusk, with the dog park access following those hours. The terrain is a mix of decomposed granite and natural ground, which drains reasonably well after rain but can turn to dust in summer. The park sits on East Ojai Avenue near the base of Ventura County’s inland recreational corridor—it’s close enough to town for a quick visit but far enough out that you’re not fighting city noise. Parking is free and adequate, and the park’s location means you can combine a dog park session with other Soule Park amenities if you’re spending a longer afternoon in Ojai. The separate small-dog area fills up fastest during cooler months when local owners break out their social schedules.