Ellison Dog Park

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Located in Rochester, New York

Address: Rochester, NY 14625, United States,

Phone: +1 585-509-2818

Rating: 4.5

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Hiking
  • Dogs allowed

Categories

  • Dog park

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2023-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! My dog and I went to this park and at first she was confused/shy by being leash free and also seeing so many dogs at the same time. She caught on quickly and started to really enjoy the park tremendously!Your Membership fee helps with the cost of the maintenance and all those doggie bags they give away for free and pick up of the garbage.The Membership also helps with “soft” monitoring of who is entering/using the park for if any problems arise.So if Non Members use the park and there is a problem, it would be very difficult/ if not impossible for the county to follow up with the owners.

  • Review 2 (2018-07-17 - Rating: 4)

    Great park. Three areas: one gravel section for dogs under 25 pounds, another gravel section for all dogs, and a gorgeous park area with benches, a walking path very popular with the human folk, and a pond.

  • Review 3 (2024-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Loved it! 💯💚 Definitely 2 thumbs up for me!! 👍👍💯💚 The trees there are Gorgeous!! So quite and relaxing. ☺️

  • Review 4 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    This is not a dog park. There is an enclosed section for dogs within the park. Lots of parking, trails and playground. Perfect for strolling, fishing and kayaking. Frisbee golf course.

  • Review 5 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 5)

    The cinder trail circling the pond is so amazing! I wish all dog parks had an area like this to keep people (and their dogs) moving. It is a much more natural way of interacting with our environment and gives dogs an opportunity for parallel play and exploration! I love, love, love this place!

  • Review 6 (2018-09-06 - Rating: 4)

    Best dog park in the area! Great big loop around a pond (in which dogs can swim) with plenty of green space and also two separate fenced areas; one for only small dogs and another for any-size dogs. Theres also a station with a hose for cleaning off muddy pups and water fountains designed for dogs. There are plenty of trash recepticles with small bags for picking up doggy waste and park benches for the humans. ANNUAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED (including a relatively small fee).

  • Review 7 (2023-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    Plenty of options here, a very large area with a pond (closed in the winter). Also, the option to enter either a large or small dog specific section.

  • Review 8 (2024-05-29 - Rating: 4)

    The pond is not always kept up but this is a wonderful Park that has a huge off leash area. Just remember to be a responsible owner and Leash your dog back up if they are instigating issues with others.

  • Review 9 (2021-08-05 - Rating: 4)

    Dogs love it and love swimming and playing fetch with the other dogs at the park .. Id rate 5 stars if it had more stuff

  • Review 10 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place for dogs to socialize and run free. Across the park the creek helps them stay cool.

  • Review 11 (2021-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Its really nice lots of room a dog bath , they have a pond and a fenced in large park .. separate spots for different size dogs ,and fresh water to drink for the pups...Stewie says top 5

  • Review 12 (2019-06-19 - Rating: 4)

    It was quite nice. Bags for poo and containers to drop them in. A hose to wash off the dogs feet after too. Maybe a few more benches with some shade for the summer, for the humans.

  • Review 13 (2024-10-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great dog park dogs really enjoy it

  • Review 14 (2022-08-17 - Rating: 5)

    I love the walk-about area with the pond. Perfect for pups to run around and cool off in the summer.

  • Review 15 (2023-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    In addition to the section for small and large dogs, there is a huge open area (fenced in) with a pond in the middle and a 1/4 mile track around the pond for walking. Plenty of trees and benches. Some of the dogs just love to swim! It would be a nice walk even without dogs

  • Review 16 (2019-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great area for the dogs to play. All fenced in and save for the dogs.

  • Review 17 (2018-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful place with a beach for the dogs to swim in.

  • Review 18 (2024-12-08 - Rating: 5)

    Park was great and my dog loved it.

  • Review 19 (2024-09-21 - Rating: 4)

    Would be great but the County Park dept fails maintaing it as they cant keep it up. They cant keep the bag waste disposal with bags or both disposal from being from being empty. Dog crap is a health hazardIn think they are failing on simple jobs. The Monroe County Executive is repsonsible but is more interested in running adds saying a great jobs he is doing.Hope he does isnt re-elected, there is a better candidate I will be voting for.

  • Review 20 (2022-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful park. Lots of history. Great trails for walking your dog, hiking, or bicycling. They have a playground for younger kids. Trails are clearly marked. There is picnic areas & restrooms available.

  • Review 21 (2021-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Nice park that is near the city but makes you feel like youre in the country. I love the two areas for large and small dogs, but most of all, I love the wide open space for her to run. She loves running over the bridge, leaping over streams, sniffing the trees, and most of all, making new puppy friends. 🐶

  • Review 22 (2024-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly dogs… beautiful pond for dogs to play in!

  • Review 23 (2019-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great Park! It’s definitely my favorite in the area!I would not recommend going to dog parks if you are new to dogs. I see owners panicking because there dog is being sniffed or playing. Yes, there are dog their! And if you are panicking, that makes your dog panic, which could make the nicest dog unstable!It does need a YEARLY fee of $25 which pays for it to be cleaned and taken care of. If you register your dog, you have access to ALL dog parks, not just this one.There is a little dog area, big dog area and huge pond area, all fenced in. There are sometimes big dogs in the little dog area, but after asking the owners they usually say it’s because there dog is old, very submissive or skittish of large dogs, so they can only play with small dogs, which makes perfect sense.Dog fights are rare but to happen because they are DOGS, but are always taken care of right away. My 15 year old dog got attacked and the owner pulled him right off and there was only one little scratched on my dog, we traded information just in case anything happened and then they left. Even the most well behaved dogs sometimes snap for tons of different reasons, stuff happens.

  • Review 24 (2024-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Plenty of parking and a nice restroom . Well kept trail with some ups and downs and flat areas. Nice little creek

  • Review 25 (2020-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    My dog loves coming here. Plenty of room for her to run around. I just wash her outside the fence. Although the times Ive been there since it opened back up, most of the people have masks. While most of the time a mask isnt needed to be on since there hasnt been a lot of people. I myself pull mine down when I am socially distant since we are outside. I have been to the Pittford park once and we left after a few minutes. There was barley any room for the dogs to run and I like being able to walk around the track while my dog gets to run, swim and have fun.

  • Review 26 (2023-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Saved our dog who got away from our daughter. Found her in dog park. Either good Samaritan put her there or she wandered in on own. We were going crazy searching for her. Thanks to all that helped, including Mike and Tammy. Liz, and everyone that helped.

  • Review 27 (2024-05-06 - Rating: 4)

    Nice looking park. Traveling from out of town, wanted to note entrance to dog park requires registration to enter.

  • Review 28 (2021-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Best dog park around! After all, a tired dog is a happy dog!

  • Review 29 (2024-08-13 - Rating: 4)

    Small dog area is pretty bare, so we went into the pond area. just be prepared for smelly pond doggos after being there. The muddy areas can be a bit much along with the bugs, but its awesome for the dogs. We have yet to meet any dog or owner who isnt just friendly and easy going.

  • Review 30 (2019-05-09 - Rating: 4)

    Its a very good dog park but someone with aggressive dog makes your and your pets experience a sad one. A humble request to folks who have a bit aggressive dogs, put some time and effort to train or else avoid parks.

  • Review 31 (2018-04-28 - Rating: 4)

    Ellison Dog Park is my favorite off leash dog park in Rochester. I am giving it only a 4-star because it frequently floods, and the park has to be closed. When the water subsides, the place can be very muddy.I specially like walking around the gravel trail surrounding the pond. Monroe County provides poop bag dispensers. There are also drinking water basins and rinsing areas. However, this last visit, the drinking water was not turned on.

  • Review 32 (2021-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice dog park. My dog loved it there and today was the first time he has been there.

  • Review 33 (2018-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    I love the park. The other patrons are enjoyable, my dogs have a good time, and even though the mud is a bit out of control right now, tje gravel areas and the wash area make it perfectly usable even in mud season

  • Review 34 (2019-06-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot! Friendly folks and even friendlier pups. Ellison dog park is clean, well managed and it also has a pond for our pups to swim in. Well done Ellison. Brilliant

  • Review 35 (2018-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    Dogs seem to be very happy and playful there. Make sure to bring a dog towel. They do like to play in the water and the mud. Hoses are available to rinse off your dog after playing.

  • Review 36 (2022-05-17 - Rating: 4)

    The best dog park Ive ever seen! The only thing I wish that was better was the pond - its very muddy and parts of it have lots of algae.

  • Review 37 (2021-12-29 - Rating: 4)

    The dog loved being able to run it was his first time visit and he ran in circles because he was free. We just went to the front section to get a feel of the place and other dogs.

  • Review 38 (2021-05-09 - Rating: 4)

    Super clean and well maintained. Neat park with curious trails thst seem to keep pulling you forward to see whats coming up..even if most times whats coming really isnt that special. But the energy of the park is really nice and light snd fun

  • Review 39 (2019-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    LOVE this park. Always clean and I love that there so much to the park.. Trails for hiking, doggy beach, lodges u can rent, picnic benches, frisbee golf course and ive even seen ppl canoeing in the stream! U could prob visit every day for a year and still not see every bit that the park has to offer!

  • Review 40 (2020-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Wet and muddy after heavy rains and creek over flowing. However I go for walking and running the steep hills. Dry on the hills. Lots of mosquitoes and horse flies. Great cardio just walking up the hills.

  • Review 41 (2022-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    Visiting requires a membership fee and proof of vacinations for your furry pal. This iscall worth for the canine fun to be had. Much free reign running, mudding, and chasing is to be had.

  • Review 42 (2023-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Disneyland for your pup or pups in my case. Only covet if you are worried about your dog getting muddy I would steer clear of this place until it dries out.

  • Review 43 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    New trees planted and tree trunks all need fencing against beaver friends so no more great trees are chewed at their bases. Beavers will never leave and park cant trap them so surrender and give the trees fencing against beaver teeth !!!!! We can all live in harmony and peace.

  • Review 44 (2022-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    My Miniature Australian Shepherd loves this park .I am glad that I decided to go ahead and pay the money for all the Monroe County parks he comes home very tired and I love that

  • Review 45 (2022-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful dog park with natural setting, water feature, and big dog– small dog areas make it fun for all.

  • Review 46 (2023-02-17 - Rating: 5)

    I was very impressed with how the dog park is set up. People were respectful of the rules and other dog owners.

  • Review 47 (2020-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    Enclosed area with pond and gravel track. Large & small dog enclosures. Running water and drinking fountains. Quincy had a great time!

  • Review 48 (2022-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for dogs to play! The vast majority of users are friendly, respectful, and follow the rules.

  • Review 49 (2016-11-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great area, nice fenced in sections for small, large or all dogs area. Coded gate only for paid members, everyone is friendly.

  • Review 50 (2019-05-19 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful park and great facility for dogs. Bring your own drinking water, for you and the dogs.

  • Review 51 (2023-12-25 - Rating: 4)

    My dog loves it there and the people are great.and the doggies too.but if your dogs a humper please restrain him

  • Review 52 (2019-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    I brought my old dog there for a birthday party and he was so happy. He got to sit in the shade and got all excited whenever another good boy walked by.

  • Review 53 (2021-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place to take your dog and let them run around. Biggest draw back is that you have to have a membership in order to get in.

  • Review 54 (2018-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    Fenced area to let your dog play off leash. Theres a nice sized pond in middle.

  • Review 55 (2024-05-24 - Rating: 4)

    Nice experience, lovely dog walk and park

  • Review 56 (2022-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Ive been going for 8 yrs now. My dog loves it. Pretty park.

  • Review 57 (2020-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    My dog loves this park. Huge pond for swimming and plenty of room to run

  • Review 58 (2021-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Very neat and safe for dogs to run around

  • Review 59 (2019-07-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great place.to socialize with other dogs . Always looks well groomed and the water feature is fun for the dogs

  • Review 60 (2021-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    The trail and pond are great! Our dog really enjoyed it. Loved the pond!!

  • Review 61 (2018-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Great place for your dog to walk around the dog park there is great great place for dogs to run around in a contain location and interact with other dogs

  • Review 62 (2024-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Lots of space & multiple areas for them to play. Has dirt & grass, but not muddy like, which is a huge plus.

  • Review 63 (2019-08-12 - Rating: 4)

    Its fun but the pavilion I came from we had to walk to the park and that land wasnt mowed and it was gross

  • Review 64 (2021-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    My dog loves this park I do to always fun to check out all the different parts

  • Review 65 (2018-04-24 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic park with space for little dogs. And you can walk the trails.

  • Review 66 (2018-12-09 - Rating: 4)

    Great place for your dog to run and play with other dogs in a completely fenced in environment.

  • Review 67 (2024-06-09 - Rating: 4)

    A nice park but somewhat waterlogged

  • Review 68 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 4)

    Another update. Still been mostly great! We go pretty regularly now on Fridays when its not too busy. You start to get to know the regulars and there is a reasonably active Facebook group. Some iffy dogs show up now and then but you just need to be aware, have a decent recall on your dog, and be willing to leave if needed.Update. Now that my dog is bigger and more mature, and able to hold his own, we tried again and have started going more often. I only go on slower days and times as I like to ensure I can monitor the action. I would always advise using caution, especially with smaller and younger dogs, but so far I havent had any more major red flag issues.Things I liked- BIG open space with room to run- benches, fallen logs, bridges, lots to do- a big pond in the center, fenced off in winter for safety- very scenicThings I didnt like- it was our first visit, and I saw a couple of owners being VERY rough with their dogs, as in grabbing them and screaming in their faces. This made me super uncomfortable.- there was at least one dog who should not have been there, they were clearly upset and taking it out on other dogs.- I got told off by some person for having a long line dragging on my puppy (because we are still working on recall and he is 9 months old) and told it wasnt allowed... I checked the rules later and it doesnt say anything about leashes and lines not being allowed. Drag lines are a super common training method so Im confused as to their issue with me.- A decent number of owners were not monitoring their dogs, just hanging out. It felt like there were maybe 2 or 3 other dog people, and a dozen people who just use the park to let their dog go haywire. My adolescent isnt perfect but Im monitoring and intervening as needed, not on my cellphone.I may try again when he is older but Im uncertain if we will use this park. I may try to go at a weirder time when there may he fewer dogs and people as Id love to practice his recall.

  • Review 69 (2019-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    With a quarter mile gravel track and a pond its great for dogs to run and swim

  • Review 70 (2019-02-16 - Rating: 4)

    I love that they have added an ice rink. I hope they put up a warm up club house soon.Would make it perfect.

  • Review 71 (2019-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    A nice place to take your dogs, just remember to register them or they wont be able to go

  • Review 72 (2020-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for your dog. A bit muddy. Membership requires.

  • Review 73 (2019-07-01 - Rating: 5)

    Large run area with pond. Large and small dog exercise areas.

  • Review 74 (2018-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    Dog friendly water and shade perfect for a fluffy dog with Lots of fur

  • Review 75 (2019-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful serene and relaxing.

  • Review 76 (2024-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great place everything green

  • Review 77 (2021-04-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great for cookouts, hikes and it has a playground close to the grills

  • Review 78 (2018-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    Both me and the dogs love this place. It is so good for them.

  • Review 79 (2022-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    We love this park!!

  • Review 80 (2020-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for dogs to run, mix and swim together

  • Review 81 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    My little lady loves this park above all others in rochester!

  • Review 82 (2019-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    My dogs have the best time each time we go.

  • Review 83 (2016-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to bring your dogs. Everyone is friendly.

  • Review 84 (2022-03-14 - Rating: 5)

    Could be bigger but well maintained.the prk is beautiful though

  • Review 85 (2020-07-02 - Rating: 5)

    This guy loves the pond!

  • Review 86 (2020-10-04 - Rating: 5)

    Take my Drogo there everyday

  • Review 87 (2019-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Enjoyed a very lovely ground hogs day party there!

  • Review 88 (2019-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely dog park, part of the Monroe county dog parks system. Reasonable annual fee, which allows you access to all 4 of their dog park locations. Locked gates with keypad or card codes, to insure that guests are registered. There are both fenced areas, and a nice trail around a pond. There are watering stations, available poop bags, and an area to rinse off your dog before putting them back in your car. Lots of nice dogs and owners there. Off street parking, as well.

  • Review 89 (2021-05-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great place for your pet to get lots of exercise...

  • Review 90 (2023-05-01 - Rating: 4)

    You cant not know Ellison Dog Park.

  • Review 91 (2021-01-28 - Rating: 4)

    Ellison is a very good park for the dogs at a convenient location. Always bring our dog here, she loves the fresh air and the running around, as we live in an apartment. If you want your dog to have the best time, this is it (Just make sure you to collect, not everybody in this park do).

  • Review 92 (2022-03-12 - Rating: 5)

    The dogs are like little kids at the play grounds , whats not to love !!!

  • Review 93 (2017-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great dog park! Happy place

  • Review 94 (2019-02-07 - Rating: 4)

    Fun place for dogs to run and play!!!

  • Review 95 (2020-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for the dogs to be able to run

  • Review 96 (2020-08-31 - Rating: 4)

    Must have local resident key card (and pre-registered dog).

  • Review 97 (2020-07-29 - Rating: 4)

    Place is a natural respite, well maintained. Small dog fenced area has nothing of interest so we go to the pond area.Unfortunately, my little cairn mix was bitten by a larger dog this morning. Owner was apologetic, but it was obvious she couldnt control her 3 large dogs. Be careful if you meet up with her 3! I rushed my dog to emergency and didnt get contact info.

  • Review 98 (2021-08-09 - Rating: 4)

    Bring bug spray, the mosquitoes are legion (really bad).

  • Review 99 (2022-01-29 - Rating: 5)

    Loved seeing all of the dogs play!

  • Review 100 (2018-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Clean... dogs friendly and their parents behaved as well.

  • Review 101 (2019-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Oak trees on top of the drumline were awesome

  • Review 102 (2018-07-22 - Rating: 5)

    My dog loves to go there! It has separate fenced areas for large & small dogs and a very large grassy area with a pond for the dogs to swim.

  • Review 103 (2019-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    The cabin is very spacious and beautiful

  • Review 104 (2018-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    I dont know what we would have done without Ellison while we were renting. We made so many dog and dog owner friends while we were here. Well worth the minor membership fee. Note that the membership grants you access to all of the county dog parks including the Henrietta and Brockport ones.In addition to the great dog park, Ellison itself is a beautiful park with lots of great walking trails, which can be a good if you want to do some leesh training before / after your dogs playtime.

  • Review 105 (2016-09-03 - Rating: 4)

    Its nice. 3 areas for your k9 to play. Small to large dogs. Also a place to wash your dog after a swim in the pond.

  • Review 106 (2021-05-16 - Rating: 4)

    Nice place to bring your 4 legged friends.

  • Review 107 (2019-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    We love this place, specially Biff and Bubbles

  • Review 108 (2018-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Our dog gets excited when we are near, and I have a good time visiting with other dog owners! Hearing the dogs jump in the pond is almost like having a place on a lake!

  • Review 109 (2019-03-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to hike around with family or fido.

  • Review 110 (2021-09-26 - Rating: 4)

    Doesn’t have doggy bags and that is disappointing.

  • Review 111 (2021-06-19 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome Dogs and humans as well.Always positive .

  • Review 112 (2019-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Still our dogs fave!

  • Review 113 (2019-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great dog park, occasional unintelligent dog owners

  • Review 114 (2024-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful

  • Review 115 (2018-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite park in Rochester.

  • Review 116 (2018-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Best dog park around!

  • Review 117 (2018-06-14 - Rating: 4)

    Decent tennis courts.

  • Review 118 (2018-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Indian Hill Repeats... Intense!!

  • Review 119 (2020-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place for all dogs

  • Review 120 (2018-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    Best dog park ever

  • Review 121 (2022-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    See previous post great place

  • Review 122 (2021-04-25 - Rating: 5)

    Dog Fun

  • Review 123 (2019-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome dog park!!!

  • Review 124 (2018-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic for our dogs

  • Review 125 (2021-10-29 - Rating: 5)

    Furry!

  • Review 126 (2019-09-15 - Rating: 4)

    Needs more fish

  • Review 127 (2020-02-03 - Rating: 4)

    Ok

  • Review 128 (2019-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    Nice

  • Review 129 (2019-04-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great place!

  • Review 130 (2019-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place

  • Review 131 (2019-03-10 - Rating: 5)

    Dog friendly

  • Review 132 (2018-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Lot of dogs

  • Review 133 (2018-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great place

  • Review 134 (2019-06-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very cute and pleasant, its a good time, thank you

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