Fuller Dog Park is a fenced off-leash area in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood at East 29th Avenue and Franklin Street. Its sandy main field gives active dogs room to run, while a separate smaller enclosure serves small, older or lower-energy dogs.
Plan your visit
- Address: East 29th Avenue and Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80205.
- Hours: Denver’s urban parks are open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Follow posted dog-park notices for maintenance or temporary restrictions.
- Play areas: The park has a large high-energy field and a separate smaller area for small or lower-energy dogs.
- Surface: Expect sand and fine gravel. The surface can become dusty and hot during dry summer weather.
- Water: Do not rely on a working dog-water source inside the enclosure. Regulars sometimes provide shared water, but bring your own water and bowl.
- Seating and shade: Benches and one covered pavilion provide places to sit, though most of the play field remains exposed to the sun.
- Parking: Free street parking is available around Fuller Park. Availability can tighten during school, evening and weekend activity.
Find the dog park entrance
Get directions to Fuller Dog Park. The dog park occupies the west side of Fuller Park near Franklin Street, just north of East 29th Avenue and west of Manual High School.
Approach from Franklin Street or East 29th Avenue and look for the black metal fence and double-gate entry. Keep your dog leashed throughout the surrounding neighborhood park and until you are inside the entry buffer.
Choose the right play area
The large field is designed for energetic running and social play. The smaller enclosure provides more separation for small, older, injured or lower-energy dogs. Check both groups before entering and choose the side that best matches your dog’s current energy and comfort.
The sandy open layout is easy to scan, but the pavilion covers only a small portion of the park. On hot days, visit earlier or later, test the surface temperature and carry enough water for your dog.
Rules before you enter
Denver’s off-leash enclosure rules require dogs to have a current rabies vaccination tag. Female dogs in heat, dogs too young for rabies vaccination and dogs classified by the city as dangerous or potentially dangerous are not allowed.
A handler must be at least 16 years old and may supervise no more than two dogs. Children age 10 or younger are not permitted inside; ages 11 through 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Keep a leash available, leash your dog through the entry and exit buffer, maintain voice control and sight of your dog, and pick up waste immediately. Human food and alcohol are prohibited inside the enclosure.
What parkgoers say
Parkgoers often praise Fuller’s active social scene, separate play areas and neighborly group of regulars. Many describe it as a reliable place for dogs that enjoy energetic group play, with enough open space for running and a smaller section when a calmer setting is needed.
Common cautions involve limited shade, hot or dusty sand, crowded after-work periods and occasional conflicts between dogs or handlers. Some visitors recommend weekday mornings for a quieter group. Bring water and bags, watch the play style before entering, and leave if the current group is not a good fit. Read recent comments on BringFido or Google Maps.
More options and official updates
Browse dog parks in Denver or compare dog parks across Colorado. Confirm each alternative’s fencing, water and access before changing destinations.
Last researched September 1, 2026; no site visit was made. Check Denver’s official dog-parks page, current urban-park hours, off-leash rules and animal ordinances, and Fuller’s Adopt-a-Dog Park listing before traveling. Report a correction to DogPark Near Me.
