Chatfield State Park spreads a reservoir, cottonwood bottomlands, and miles of trail across the southwest metro, with a swim beach, a balloon launch field, and the off-leash dog paradise at the south end.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Dog Parks |
| Where | Littleton, CO 80125, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 13.8 miles west, roughly 22 minutes |
| Google rating | 4.8 stars, 992 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
Count on about 13.8 road miles west of the airport, a 22 minute drive most hours. For visitors basing at the airport-side hotels, Chatfield Dog Park is comfortably inside the casual-outing radius.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“It's been years since I had been there, they now have some paved trails and other dirt hiking like trails. The two lakes and many entryways for dogs to get in. Since the last time I was there they added a 3 dollar entry …”
Rochelle Hanes on Google, a month ago
“We really like Chatfield’s off leash dog park because it offers a big and spacious loop with lots of interloping trails, with water for the dogs to play in and ample parking with multiple lots. During the summer they ha…”
Trevon Brandhorst on Google, 5 months ago
Hours and When to Go
Current hours are in the panel above, synced straight from Google, so holiday changes and seasonal shifts show up here without waiting on us.
What It Costs
Expect mid-range pricing by Denver standards. The venue's own site carries current rates, and the details panel here stays current on its own.
The Local Tip
The hot-air balloons launch calm mornings near the south entrance; coffee plus liftoff is a free show.
What Visitors Say
Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.
★★★★☆ 2 months agoIt's been years since I had been there, they now have some paved trails and other dirt hiking like trails. The two lakes and many entryways for dogs to get in. Since the last time I was there they added a 3 dollar entry fee or an annual pass and a 15 dollar dog wash center. Though, that is very convenient. The entry fee I felt wasn't necessary because if you don't have a parks pass (if you do, you paid for that al...
Rochelle Hanes
★★★★★ 5 months agoWe really like Chatfield’s off leash dog park because it offers a big and spacious loop with lots of interloping trails, with water for the dogs to play in and ample parking with multiple lots. During the summer they have cleaning stations which are super helpful to clean up your dog before leaving especially after a wet and sandy play session with others; I have noticed the water is able to get a bit dirtier her...
Trevon Brandhorst
★★★★★ 7 months agoIt's got good shade. A great stream and a stream fed pond. Water stays safe for dogs year round. Go early otherwise you're not getting a parking spot
Andrew W