Baxter’s Dog Park is a fenced public off-leash park at 240 Shoup Avenue West in Twin Falls, Idaho. The approximately 2.5-acre site has multiple grass enclosures, including separate areas used for different dog sizes, plus seating, waste stations and a dog water fountain.
Plan your visit
- Address: 240 Shoup Avenue West, Twin Falls, ID 83301.
- Official name: Baxter’s Dog Park. City budget and park records use Baxter’s Park or Baxter’s Dog Park.
- City park hours: Twin Falls code says city parks are open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Follow the hours displayed at Baxter’s gates because park-specific signs may set an earlier closing time.
- Dog areas: Multiple fenced grass enclosures, with separate areas for different dog sizes.
- Amenities reported at the park: Benches, a picnic table, shade trees, trash cans, pet-waste stations, restrooms and a dog water fountain.
- Parking: A paved lot is located along Shoup Avenue near the fenced areas.
Find the dog park entrance
The dog park is at Shoup Avenue West near Blake Street. Use the paved parking area along Shoup Avenue, then follow the fence to the enclosure that matches your dog’s size and play style. Pause at the gate to watch the current dog mix before entering.
Open directions to Baxter’s Dog Park. The city’s parks finder shows the site within the wider Twin Falls park system but does not provide a useful enclosure or entrance diagram, so no additional map section is included.
Dog areas, grass and water
Visitors consistently describe separate fenced areas for smaller and larger dogs, with three enclosures in the current layout. Choose the area indicated by the gate signs. A gap or damaged section of fencing can be a risk for small dogs, so inspect the perimeter before unclipping.
A dog water fountain is reported at the park, but current operating dates and winter availability were not confirmed by the city. Bring a clean bowl and backup water. Wet conditions can damage the grass and have caused temporary closures in the past, so check city notices after storms or snowmelt.
What park goers say
Park goers often praise the large grass areas, room to run, separate enclosures, convenient parking, shade and seating. Road-trip visitors say the park is a useful stop for exercise, while regulars appreciate having several areas to choose from.
Recent visitors also mention dog waste left on the grass, inconsistent owner supervision, crowding in some enclosures and a possible fence gap between areas. These are visitor reports rather than a confirmation of today’s conditions. Watch your dog closely and move to another enclosure or leave if play becomes unsafe.
Rules before you enter
Twin Falls requires dogs to be leashed in public parks except inside city-authorized dog parks. Keep your dog leashed until you are inside the selected enclosure and secure the gate behind you. Owners must pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.
Keep your dog under active supervision, prevent aggressive or dangerous behavior and follow all posted dog-park signs. City rules allow officials to close part or all of a park temporarily when necessary.
Before you go
Check the City of Twin Falls parks page and current city notices for temporary closures. The city park operating policy provides the general hours, while posted signs at Baxter’s Dog Park control when they differ.
Last researched September 1, 2026. Posted hours, water availability, fence conditions and temporary closures can change.