The Susanville Bark Park is open from dawn to dusk and provides a spacious area for dogs to play off-leash in this quiet Lassen County town. What makes it stand out is how it’s divided into two separate sections, so larger dogs and smaller dogs each have their own space to move around without worrying about size mismatches. You won’t feel like your dog is competing for attention or getting overwhelmed by bigger pups on the other side of the fence.

The park exists because of Mimi Rena and John Dozier, a local couple who pushed hard to make it happen. They recognized that Susanville needed a dedicated space where dogs could run and socialize, and their work paid off. It’s become more than just a place for dogs to burn energy—it’s genuinely become a community hub where locals and visitors catch up while their dogs interact.

If you’re passing through Susanville on a road trip, this is a useful stop. Your dog gets real exercise and play time, and you get a chance to step out, watch them have fun, and maybe chat with other dog owners who know the area. The park gives traveling dog owners a legitimate reason to linger in town for a bit, which means you might end up grabbing food or exploring downtown Susanville while your dog winds down from playtime. It’s the kind of spot that makes a difference on a long drive—your dog leaves tired and happy, and you leave with a better sense of the community. The fact that the town went to the effort of creating separate sections for different-sized dogs tells you something about how seriously they take their visitors’ needs.