25+ acres of fenced fun. The Bear Creek Dog Park was established in 1997 in response to citizens and park patrons as an off-leash voice-command dog park. The Dog Park encompasses approximately 25 acres and is presently fenced on three sides of the park with the final portion of fencing to be installed during the second quarter of 2006. (This is mostly complete.) With Bear Creek running along the south side, dogs may enjoy a drink from the mountain creek. Through fundraising efforts from El Paso County Parks and LOOP (Lovers of Off-leash Parks), a local citizen group, a Small Dog Area was created during the late Fall of 2005. The area is just under two acres and is adjacent to Bear Creek with steps and a handrail leading to the creek. It is completely fenced with two double-entry vestibules to protect small dogs from the larger ones. Different creek access along the creek – some deep, some shallow, some rocky. The best fun a dog could have…3/4 mile loop trail, plus lots of social trails, hills, downhills, areas to throw a ball, sit under a tree and listen to the babbling brook. Bear Creek Dog Park is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the base of Pikes Peak with an elevation change of at least 100 feet going from the north boundary to the south boundary. The terrain provide dogs and their owners a variety of exercise options. Amenities in the Bear Creek Dog Park include: 8 bag dispensers and 9 trash cans, 3 benches and several log resting places. The main trail is three quarters of a mile which makes a loop around the park Several social trails 4 access points into the park 2 double-entry vestibules into the Small Dog Area Donated ball dispenser Collection point for donated dispenser bags Information kiosk with two sides, one side for the Parks Department and one side for the park users 2 picnic tables New dog house for donated balls. A short trail set aside from the rest of Bear Creek as an off-leash dog park.