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Mapping Ski Country's Eight Best Dog Parks

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Dogs are to ski towns what cats are to…hoarder homes. So integral is man's best friend to mountain culture that you'll find not just dedicated parks, but storefront "puppy parking," dog-friendly hotels and bars, and dedicated "dog court" days set aside for pet-related infractions. Curbed Ski also loves its furry friends, especially traveling with them. That's why we've rounded up the best dog parks in ski towns across the country. Ready? Just grab Fido.


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North Tahoe Regional Park

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This lovely, largely wooded, 124-acre park with winding paths will ensure your pooch has lots of crazy wildlife aromas to chase after. Located on Donner Road one miles west of Highway 267. Note there’s a $5 parking fee, unless you have a North Tahoe Resident’s Benefit Sticker.

Willow Creek Dog Pond

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Located at a very popular, year-round rec area (popular with Nordic skiers) off of Split Rail Lane, this one-acre irrigation pond is the place for hot summer dogs to cool off.

Hugh Rogers Wag Park

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The Flathead Valley’s first off-leash dog park is a popular spot, and no wonder. Its five acres include fully accessible paths, benches, a drinking fountain for dogs and people, a message center, and lots of open space for play. Future improvements include a pond and dog beach.

Town Park

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This gorgeous park's soccer fields are a good time for canines- although the San Miguel River is also a prime spot for romps. Well-behaved dogs (please be honest when assessing yours) are allowed off-leash on the grass. The adjacent campground also allows pets, but they need to be kept on-leash and can’t be unattended.

Herron Park

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Downtown's Wagner Park is dog central, but if you're looking for something a bit less of a scene (or your dog isn't very sociable), this creekside park is ideal. It's located walking distance from the town core, and is the entry point for the Rio Grand Trail.

Bighorn Park

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East Vail is as pretty a place as one finds in a ski town. The park is billed as being for "kids and dogs," so be sure your pooch loves pats from little hands.

Carter Park

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Located four blocks off of Main Street, this 24-hour park provides a pastoral green space for your pet.

Gifford Woods State Park

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Woodsy, creeky, and rural, this is a dog's paradise. There's also a campground and cabins (no pets, alas), and loads of hiking, due to the close proximity of the Appalachian Trail.

North Tahoe Regional Park

This lovely, largely wooded, 124-acre park with winding paths will ensure your pooch has lots of crazy wildlife aromas to chase after. Located on Donner Road one miles west of Highway 267. Note there’s a $5 parking fee, unless you have a North Tahoe Resident’s Benefit Sticker.

Willow Creek Dog Pond

Located at a very popular, year-round rec area (popular with Nordic skiers) off of Split Rail Lane, this one-acre irrigation pond is the place for hot summer dogs to cool off.

Hugh Rogers Wag Park

The Flathead Valley’s first off-leash dog park is a popular spot, and no wonder. Its five acres include fully accessible paths, benches, a drinking fountain for dogs and people, a message center, and lots of open space for play. Future improvements include a pond and dog beach.

Town Park

This gorgeous park's soccer fields are a good time for canines- although the San Miguel River is also a prime spot for romps. Well-behaved dogs (please be honest when assessing yours) are allowed off-leash on the grass. The adjacent campground also allows pets, but they need to be kept on-leash and can’t be unattended.

Herron Park

Downtown's Wagner Park is dog central, but if you're looking for something a bit less of a scene (or your dog isn't very sociable), this creekside park is ideal. It's located walking distance from the town core, and is the entry point for the Rio Grand Trail.

Bighorn Park

East Vail is as pretty a place as one finds in a ski town. The park is billed as being for "kids and dogs," so be sure your pooch loves pats from little hands.

Carter Park

Located four blocks off of Main Street, this 24-hour park provides a pastoral green space for your pet.

Gifford Woods State Park

Woodsy, creeky, and rural, this is a dog's paradise. There's also a campground and cabins (no pets, alas), and loads of hiking, due to the close proximity of the Appalachian Trail.