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Gearhart Gardens Dog Park
200 Freedom Way, Longview, WA 98632, United States
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Gearhart Gardens Dog Park

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Er
Review №1

This is a great park. Big dog park is huge and the little dog park is large as well. Right on the river. Always lots of doggy bags. Very clean. Only issue is it has that strong compost smell from next door.

Br
Review №2

My dogs love this place. They start howling to let the other dogs know theyre coming as soon as we round the bend. Lol. People can hear us coming a mile away. Yes, we have hound dogs. Theyre very vocal and passionate dogs!

He
Review №3

It was 445 am and the park was empty. However.. It was clean and water was in the buckets. I freshened a few. And there were dog toys to be found and played with.. My boy is not very social so we take him early or late.. So that all our furry friends, and two legged ones aswell, stay safe.. So i give it 5 stars..

jo
Review №4

Its was great my dog loved running around we have a small yard so its probably the most exercise hes gotten lately

De
Review №5

Ive been taking my 8 month old puppy here for the past few weeks to get her socialized. So far, its been a nice experience. Ive met pretty nice people along with their awesome dogs. Ive heard from one person that aggressive dogs show up sometimes, but I have yet to see that. The park is also clean (except when people dont pick up after their dogs sometimes), has plastic pools for the dogs to cool themselves in, and a small stone trail to walk around in the bigger fenced-in area. Theres also water buckets for the dogs, but they are usually pretty dirty. I usually bring my own water and bowl for my pup anyway.The only things that I dont like about this place is its location and how they need cleaner bathrooms. The smell of the wood dust doesnt help sometimes and the parks right next to a rail yard (though I love trains so it doesnt bother me much).I definitely recommend this place!

El
Review №6

It was relaxing. My doggy LOVED it!!! Will try to go again on a little cooler day

Te
Review №7

Small, stinky from Swansons Bark, and noisy with traffic. But its a dog park so still awesome. Has covered picnic benches, an area for small dogs, and water and play things for the dogs. And some very good bois.

Am
Review №8

I’ve takin Marlee twice to play and we both love it, there’s lots of room for him to explore and run, the people are nice. I especially like that theirs two fenced areas to use, if your dog happens to be shy etc. it works great.

Ta
Review №9

It was a decent sized park for the big dogs, with a huge small dog side; the largest Ive ever seen. It is near a river, so you could make a long walk between the two. Also, there is a port-a-potty- however my husband went to use it and said it was so full it was near the brim of toilet seat.

Ro
Review №10

Take your dog down by the river. Skip the park. River was low, with much sand to run on.

Ve
Review №11

Dog park is great, the people are friendly and there is a fair amount of shaded seating. Smaller area for little dogs. Theres a river next to it that my dog likes to go run along so we play at the park, go to the river, then back to the park until she dries off

Ca
Review №12

Awesome fenced-in park with a kiddie pool, tables, covered area, and sand pits for your pups enjoyment. It has everything and the community seems to take pride in keeping it up.

Do
Review №13

Great park! We use the small dog area which is nicer now that it is enlarged.

Ra
Review №14

Awesome place for the pups to run free.

Ri
Review №15

Just a cool oasis admits the industrial area

Ne
Review №16

Nice parking. Fenced property.

Jo
Review №17

When I go down here from centralia to see my kids this is always a great place to bring them cuz they always enjoy the water and shallow banks I don’t have to worry about nothin

Pa
Review №18

Nice place to take a quick dip, eat lunch, and rest.

St
Review №19

A good off leash park...benchs and small covered area...lots of room for dogs to run and play...porta potty was the only negative thing, needed to be serviced!

Ci
Review №20

Was not alot to do except play on the sand.

Mi
Review №21

Rivver acres right by park nice people an pups

Am
Review №22

Go early, no one is there!! Its awesome!!

Ja
Review №23

Always a good quick dog walk

S.
Review №24

Best place to let your dog run. Very large space without big mud holes. Nice walking track around park. Space for smaller dogs. Good tables, shelter, water, and more.

To
Review №25

Nice swimming spot, has a bit of a stench from a nearby plant.

Cv
Review №26

Nice big spaces, plenty of room for dogs to run and play. Nice covered area with tables for people to sit. Really one of the best dog parks we have been to.

mi
Review №27

I take my puppy dog here every day. She LOVES this park.

Sa
Review №28

My dog loves this place. All the dogs that go here are friendly and play together. I would recommend if your dog gets along with other dogs

Ti
Review №29

My granddog Bailey had a blast.

Ma
Review №30

Great dog park! Always friendly people there!

KM
Review №31

I go here for the fishing. The water access is easy to get to and I had a lot of fun.

Ja
Review №32

Awesome place for p who love their dogs

Mr
Review №33

Perfect, just wish more owners would pick up after their own pets, bags are provided

D
Review №34

Well maintained, running water available, separate areas for large and small dogs alike. Been a few times and the other dogs are always friendly! The owners have always been friendly and responsible. Lots of room for plenty of dogs to play together or alone.

Aa
Review №35

It has somewhat of a nice fenced dog park. It a good place to take a dip in the river. Restrooms could be better, thats when theyre actually unlocked for use.

An
Review №36

Bigger water toys for summer are needed

Aa
Review №37

Wish there was more room to launch a boat, the sand has taken over. As you put your boat in and head down river, youll have the pleasure of seeing the homeless yacht club close to under the bridge. The bathrooms are always locked so if you need to relieve yourself youll have to do it in the bushes. Great parking though.

Al
Review №38

Brought my dogs out here for the first time. Thry loved it!

Pe
Review №39

Lots of space for the dogs to run around. There are two separate areas. Volunteers in yellow vests are knowledgeable and the dogs and owners are friendly.

Wa
Review №40

Always nice dogs & owners! After her time in the dog park, my Great Dane ALWAYS goes down the hill & she plays on the beach & runs through the river!

My
Review №41

We had taken our 2dogs there and was Big, the dogs enjoy there trip to the Dog Park called Gear Hart oh nice .

el
Review №42

Is clean and nice place for dogs

Ch
Review №43

Good size park. lots of space to run!!

Ke
Review №44

Good people; good dogs. In the spring, when the smelt are running do NOT bring tiny dogs and not have your pets under close control. Many bald eagles nest in the surrounding cottonwoods.

St
Review №45

So fun to watch my sons Huskie play/interact with other dogs. I wished there were dog parks like this back in my time.

Ti
Review №46

Love this dog park. I posted two pictures of some loser washing their car with the dog water hose, LOL!! If the parks water bill is high, this is probably the cause.

Br
Review №47

So the little 50 by 50 area that is the dog park here is okay I guess... the rest of this park is absolute trash. Its just a place for people to hang out and do drugs basically theres a boat ramp here but its got to be the worst one in the Columbia River basin. Bathrooms are never open but I can see why with the constant flow of drug traffic and homeless hang abouts.Theres a very small playground here but honestly I dont think Id let my kids play on it or even go more than 5 feet away from me here.This is like the absolute sketches place in Longview definitely the underbelly of this area.

Mi
Review №48

Dont ever go there too often. Howevee it is a pretty clean and heavily patrolled for crime. Its a safe place.

ka
Review №49

Nice beautiful place for my dog

Pa
Review №50

I love to stop here to have lunch and watch the water!

Ze
Review №51

This is a great dog park it is well maintained and the regulars who come here or awesome theres always a bunch of super friendly dogs when I come by

Ma
Review №52

Millie and Pat just had a great time in this small dog park. They met a new friend there.

Jo
Review №53

Great place to walk dog swim in river. Have lunch on a busy day to and from. Great place to meet friends new old. Lots of laughter. I remember what fun when I was younger. Pre MT st Helens 1980 how much different it was. Can always find somthing to share with those of us that remember and those to share the history. Just a fun place that shares. I am glad that it is still there to still enjoy the two rivers meeting in one place. I have never posted anything like this before. Yes great place a jewel we have to enjoy.

sh
Review №54

While I was socializing my dog there was a upset mother who said a guy in a truck propositioned her 16 year old boy. So thats kinda creepy. Other then that I like the place, it has a great dog park and River Walk.

Ru
Review №55

Fun times

Su
Review №56

Nice large mostly grass fenced space.

be
Review №57

Pups stretched leggs decent park

Ga
Review №58

I would enjoy it more if i didnt see poop leftA lot!!! Esp, in the small dog area! I try to make a point of grabbing bags & picking up other dogs poop at least 1x per wk when i go.It should would help if other people wereMore responsible! However, MOST ofThe people are meet there are very goodAbout picking up after their dogs.

Is
Review №59

Free boat ramp, dog park. No pavilion, it has a playground and bathrooms.

De
Review №60

Very pretty to just sit & watch the river & eat dinner

Na
Review №61

Its a good place for a dog to run for few hours the boat launch is good as well

La
Review №62

Bathroom about 100 feet away was closed. About three cars around there with guys in the cars, two on the hill, probably on a break, still kinda weird. The companions of the doggies were picking up their doggies pooh, but lots if dried up stuff. Nice that there were kiddie pools and a few buckets that gave the dogs water. Plenty of plastic bags, but one of the holders were completely empty farther away. Plenty of parking. A few benches and an open building for some shade. There are always people there with dogs.

Ar
Review №63

My dog was attacked by a labradoodle. Owner just stood there.

Jo
Review №64

Lol. Went there and used the portapottyBecause the other nparks facilitiesWere not open....

Je
Review №65

Greastest place of all to take ur dog to run and play. Its fenced in so u never have to stress traffic running ur best friend

Jo
Review №66

I have owned dogs most of my life and have a very well trained border collie that occasionally comes to work with me - at a mental health clinic. She is impeccably socialized with both dogs and humans. At our second visit to the park my dog was immediately surrounded by other dogs, most notably a older boxer who proceeded to hound her for her tennis ball. She, being alpha female snapped at them lightly to remind them to leave her ball alone. When she brought the ball back to me a much larger breed came over to me and as dogs will sometimes do stole the ball. I gently took the dog by the scruff of the neck and told it No upon which I was nearly attacked by a screaming woman and man who accused me of bringing an aggressive dog to the park and of hurting her dog. The man was absolutely in my face; six inches from my eyes. All this happened in about a minute and a half. I shouted at them to stop, said we are leaving, got in the car and went. We will never return to this park. It is notable that at no time did any of the dogs show any sign of distress or aggressive behavior. They figure out things for themselves... I do not, however think the people are safe at all. I have quite a bit of experience with dogs and dog parks (and people). We have never been treated like this by anyone, ever. I recently moved to the area and was simply looking for a nice place where my dog could chase the tennis ball and have some of her customary interactions with other people and dogs. This is obviously not possible because of folks like this, who have no idea how to act with proportion or restraint in public at all. We will not be going to this park ever again, nor will we go near any other dogs in gathering spots in this area due to this astounding behavior by owners. We visited a local church on the other side of town close to where we live where there were people outside and I told them about what happened, and asked them if they thought it might be OK for us to play ball there - they said it would be fine and said we could come back any time. We will, and I appreciate the hospitality.Perhaps if people like this gather here the park should be closed. This kind of stupidity continues somebody will eventually get shot. I will be visiting the local humane society to obtain a local dog license this week, and I will tell them about it too. Stay away; this place isnt safe for anyone.

St
Review №67

Its a good safe place to take your dog for exersize

Ja
Review №68

Great place to let your dog socialize.

Sh
Review №69

Nice place to walk your dog

Ta
Review №70

No shade at the picnic tables and the sawdust smell was overpowering. I also could not find the geocache in the park. Mildly disappointing.

Ma
Review №71

Love the space. Also offers plastic pools to play in during the summer

B
Review №72

Great space with shade and water.

Ch
Review №73

Dogs get sick here do not take them

No
Review №74

Nice place to get away for a few

Al
Review №75

My dogs love this park, but sometimes it smells terrible. The rotting piles of who-knows-what next door have an overpowering aroma. All you can do is hope the park is upwind that day.

Ry
Review №76

Water, fenced, covered area, poop-bags available, plenty of space, and river-beach access if your furry friend is a swimmer. Very respectful and friendly owners. Great place

Sa
Review №77

The dog park was a great size for my big, energetic pup. The regulars were all friendly, but the general area of the park made me a little wary. Didnt experience anything negative while I was there, though. The biggest complaint was the distinct odour in the air. Landfill/Industrial sort of smell. Not enough of a bother to cause me to leave.

Sp
Review №78

Just a large fenced in area, there is a bathroom [portable] couple tables, little shade..other fenced in area for smaller dogs..great for running, throwing balls etc etc

Da
Review №79

Great place to kayak

Ja
Review №80

Let your dog run

J.
Review №81

Got to love Dog Parks!

Ta
Review №82

I thought it was very nice there everyone was polite and friendly all the dogs got along nice big fenced area for all the fur babies to play and run

Ma
Review №83

Several security mobile patrols today. Made me curious on the activities of the near by mill? I also saw 2 thrashed homeless camp sites!!!

Ho
Review №84

It use to be a really cool place until Swanson bark started operating right thereNow its all loud & stinks like diesel exhaust fumes so bad-

Je
Review №85

Best place for dogs. Love the river too

ca
Review №86

Great place to socialize your dog and meet nice people

Ja
Review №87

Great place as long as others follow rules with dogs

Ur
Review №88

Had a great time and our german shepherd just love the snow the dog park is clean all fenced in and the other people there at the time very friendly

Ja
Review №89

Great place to take your dog and meet people

Co
Review №90

Fun place for the pups and well kept park...parking lot could us a little tlc but great park for the puppies

Jo
Review №91

Cant wait to fish over here

Ch
Review №92

Just lovely

St
Review №93

I cant say its a secret someone else knows about it but if you figure it out this time of year youll be happy

To
Review №94

Nice park. Im def taking my fur baby back to this place!

St
Review №95

Very sad how badly people treat our environment. Dont recommend going for a beautiful view..

Mi
Review №96

Its a lovely place to walk your dog. I suggest not going barefoot lol.

Ju
Review №97

Lots of fun for the dog! Plenty of other doggies to play with.

ma
Review №98

Perfect for dogs, nice river to swim in behind it.

Ma
Review №99

Nice place that is actively being improved. Good size, and friendly people.

Ke
Review №100

The pics are close by some of them, and one area is fenced in for the dogs. Good size parking lot close to the water but not much too see.

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  • Address:200 Freedom Way, Longview, WA 98632, United States
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:6am–8pm
  • Wednesday:6am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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