USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park is Parker’s first municipal dog park, sharing a site with the Westcreek Disc Golf Course at 17855 Pine Lane. The town provides nearly five fenced acres for off-leash play, including a separate small-dog area, shade structures, seasonal drinking fountains and agility equipment.
Plan your visit
- Address: 17855 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134.
- Hours: Dawn to dusk. The facility is unlit.
- Dog areas: A large off-leash enclosure and a separate small-dog area.
- Parking: The nearby lot is shared with Westcreek Disc Golf Course.
- Admission: The official facility page does not list a dog-park entry fee.
Find the dog park entrance
The dog park is south of E-470 along the Cherry Creek Trail. From Pine Lane, enter the shared dog-park and disc-golf property and follow the signs to the fenced off-leash area. The disc-golf course is adjacent, so keep your dog leashed in the parking and approach areas until you are safely through the dog-park gate.
Get directions to Sonka Dog Park. Parker’s official facility page is the best source for immediate closures and service changes.
Nearly five acres with a small-dog section
The main enclosure gives dogs room to run on a sandy gravel or dirt surface. A separate small-dog area gives smaller or timid dogs another option, though visitors should follow the size and use signs posted on each gate.
Agility ramps and other obstacles add training and play opportunities. Inspect each feature before use, introduce it gradually and avoid crowding dogs that are already using the equipment.
Shade, seating, water and restrooms
Parker lists two pavilions or gazebos, eight picnic tables, a restroom, electricity and trail access at the combined facility. The dog park’s shade structures provide useful breaks, but visitors still report that exposed sections can become hot.
Drinking fountains operate seasonally. Bring a filled water bottle and bowl, especially during freezing weather or when maintenance may interrupt service. Waste stations are commonly reported, but spare bags are useful when dispensers are empty.
Before you enter
Keep your dog leashed outside the designated enclosure and maintain control at the gates. Pick up waste promptly, watch your dog throughout the visit and leave if play becomes unsafe. The official facility page does not publish a complete dog-park rule list, so review the signs at the entrance before releasing your dog.
Because the park is unlit, plan enough time to gather your dog and return to the parking area before dusk. Disc-golf events and busy weekend periods can increase parking and foot traffic around the entrance.
What parkgoers say
Parkgoers often praise the spacious fenced layout, separate small-dog section, covered picnic seating and agility equipment. Visitors also appreciate the nearby parking, restrooms and gravel surface, which can drain better than grass after rain.
Common cautions include limited shade away from the structures, seasonal water service and gravel that may be uncomfortable for sensitive paws. Some visitors also mention waste cleanup or inattentive handlers during busy periods. These reports describe individual visits, so check current conditions and decide whether the group is a comfortable match for your dog.
About the park’s name
The Town of Parker named its first dog park for Corporal David M. Sonka, a Chaparral High School graduate, and recognizes his military working dog, Flex. Both were killed in action in Afghanistan in 2013. The memorial identity is part of the official facility name and is preserved on this listing.
More options and official updates
Compare nearby listings through our Parker dog park directory or browse dog parks in Colorado. Check the official Sonka Dog Park and Westcreek Disc Golf Course page before leaving when hours, water service or an event may affect your visit.
Last researched September 1, 2026. Dawn and dusk times, seasonal water service and site conditions change through the year.