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Updated October 28, 2026 · The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC
The best dog parks near Johnstown, CO are a short drive away in Windsor, Greeley and Fort Collins. Johnstown itself has town parks and trails for leashed walks, while the nearest fenced off-leash dog parks are the Windsor Lake dog area and Poudre Pooch Park in Windsor, Rover Run Dog Park in Greeley, and the Fossil Creek and Spring Canyon dog parks in Fort Collins. Here is where each one is and what to expect. Rules and hours change, so check the posted signs or the city's parks page before you go.
Walking your dog in Johnstown
Town parks such as Parish Park, the loop around Johnstown Reservoir and the river trail at Thompson River Ranch Park are good for leashed walks. Plan on keeping your dog on a leash in Johnstown's parks unless a sign says otherwise, and check the Town of Johnstown's parks information for current rules.
Off-leash dog parks near Johnstown
Windsor Lake dog area, Windsor
A fenced off-leash area on the north side of Windsor Lake, by Boardwalk Park in Windsor. It has lake access, and dogs can swim inside the marked swim area. The Town of Windsor posts rules at the gate, including limits on dogs per handler and on young children inside the dog area.
Poudre Pooch Park, Windsor
A one-acre fenced off-leash dog park on the west side of Eastman Park in Windsor (31723 Eastman Park Dr), reached from the northwest trail parking area near the soccer fields.
Rover Run Dog Park, Greeley
About three fenced acres off F Street on the west side of Greeley (north on 59th Avenue, then east on F Street), next to the Poudre River Trail. Benches, a portable restroom and waste-bag stations; there is no water on site, so bring some. Open during daylight hours.
Fossil Creek Dog Park, Fort Collins
A fenced off-leash dog park at the entrance to Fossil Creek Community Park, 5821 S Lemay Ave, in south Fort Collins. No entrance fee; rules are posted at the gate.
Spring Canyon Dog Park, Fort Collins
A fenced off-leash dog park in Spring Canyon Community Park, 2626 W Horsetooth Rd, at the west end of Horsetooth Road. No entrance fee; rules are posted at the gate.
Dog park tips
- Bring water and bags, especially at parks without a water source.
- Keep your dog's vaccinations and license current; most parks post this as a rule.
- Watch the gate area, where most scuffles start, and leave if your dog is overwhelmed.
- Pick up after your dog and follow the posted rules for the park you are in.
Living in Johnstown with a dog
If a yard and trail access matter to you, those are good filters to start a home search with. See 5 reasons to move to Johnstown, CO for current home prices and commute times, browse Johnstown homes for sale and new construction in Johnstown, or look at dog-friendly homes in Colorado. Nearby: Windsor, Greeley and Fort Collins homes for sale.
Questions about a home in Johnstown? Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.
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Park details are from the cities' and park operators' public information as of October 2026 and can change. The Kenna Group is a real estate group with Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC (Keller Williams DTC), formerly known as Kenna Real Estate Group. The Kenna Group is a group of real estate brokers licensed with Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC, 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80111. We are not a brokerage firm; all real estate services are provided through Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.
