A canyon on Salt Lake’s East side where dogs are permitted on leash on even days and off-leash on odd days. There are lots of trails, streams, and other dogs. There are also lots of joggers and bikers on even days so watch out for them. There is also a small fee to go up the canyon but it is beautiful and definitely worth it. The dogs love it. Location: 3800 S. east mountains. Directions: Take the I-215 3300 and 3900 south exit and travel north to 3800 S. There is a stoplight there, turn east and keep going straight up the canyon.

2700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121. 8am – 10pm. When you enter Tanner Park, keep your furry friend restrained and walk until you reach the bridge. Go to the gully near I-80 and I-215 and only then can you consider unleashing your pooch (a good idea for first-timers is to watch where other woofers are liberated). Tanner is not an official dog park, but many unrestrained mongrels and their humans enjoy the trails around the extensive grounds. Keep in mind that you may be asked to leash your pooch at any time, and citations (and fines!) are not out of the question. A fence separates the usual dog area from the busy freeways that run along the north side of the park, so don’t worry that your hound might up and hitch a ride (or more realistically, bolt into traffic). Do bring enough water for you and your dog or you’ll both be sipping a stream. Cleanup bags are also a smart item to have on hand, although regulars do donate bags in bulk to the park.

Off leash dog park with pond. Location: East of the Hogle Zoo. It’s really muddy and if your dog likes water I’m sure it will jump in the pond, so be prepared. Directions: Just head up Sunnyside Ave, pass the zoo and its on the same side of the street. You have to pull in through a gate and follow a dirt road to a dirt parking lot.

Barley’s Canine Recreation Center is the first and only indoor dog pool in the state of Utah. We also provide active day care services and a comfortable dog lounge with couches and comfy dog beds. Additional services include dog walking, dog hiking, dog washing, specialty retail, acupuncture, and massage. We are happy to offer a safe and fun indoor recreation center that will be a creative alternative to the canine activities the Salt Lake Valley currently offers.

In the off season of baseball in the fence. Otherwise two sides are fenced. Location: 1300 South 800 East

Fenced ‘off leash’ area in between the baseball diamonds. There is a fenced area in between the baseball diamonds that is the ‘off leash’ area for the dogs. Bags are provided for owners to clean up after their dogs. This ‘off leash’ area is open year round. Dogs are not allowed ‘off leash’ in the baseball diamonds or other areas of this park. Enjoy your dogs and thank you for being responsible dog owners. Location: 1350 South 800 East. Directions: From Salt Lake City head East on 1300 South to 800 East, turn South and you will be on the East side of the park. There is also an entrance to the park from 700 East.

A couple of hills and sticks o’ plenty. Location: 7th avenue and n street. Directions: Take N Street up into the Avenues. When the main street turns left, turn right and park by the tennis courts. The off-leash area is just above the courts. They have bags up the hill a bit.

300 N. Canyon Road (130 East), Salt Lake City, UT 84119. 6am – 11pm, 365 days a year. Not far from Salt Lake City’s great, heavy-on-the-granite State Capitol Building, gorgeous Memory Grove offers dogs and their devotees a chance to let the leash off and hike a canyon right in town. Not all of the park is leash-free, so pay attention to posted signs, stick to the trail and keep close to your canine. While there is no fence along the trail, a stream bubbles along one side (pooches have been spotted wading). Larger dogs seem to patronize the park more often, but pups of all persuasions are permitted. If drinking from a stream doesn’t appeal to you, pack water for you and your furry one (sun-block also isn’t a bad idea for those crystal clear SLC afternoons). Pickup bags and trashcans are available at the end of the trails, and there are benches along the way where you can rest while your baby romps.

New park with grass, boulders, wood chips, benches, and drinking fountains. The park is set back about 50 feet from the road and is completely fenced in. Location: 10200 south 300 east. Directions: From State ST: turn east onto 10000 south, go up past the Trax station, and turn right onto 300 east. Go all the way to the end of the street, it is a dead end.

Taylorsville, UT. It completely fenced in, lots of parking, lots of room for the dogs to run, bench for the humans, water fountain for both humans and dogs. Location: 1200 West 5400 South. Directions: Just drive down 5400 South, it’s on the north side of the street.

Land dedicated by city, but park not built. AGrass in small dog area, larger areas are dirt. Drinking fountains for humans and dogs, but turned off during the winter. Your dog must be licensed and vaccinated before they are allowed in the park. Location: 5982 West New Bingham Highway. Directions: From Bangerter Hiway, go West on 7800 South. Where the road fork, stay left and it becomes New Bingham Highway. 2 miles west, at the Animal Control Building (south/southeast of Animal Control)