Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park

Pros:
— Three off-​leash parks to choose from
— Seems to be clean. I didn’t see a lot of dog poo laying around but I did see some. Yuck!
— Plenty of parking
— Dog owners are friendly
— lots of dogs to play with
— plenty of benches and chairs
Cons:
— It’s mostly dirt.
— some dog owners do not pick up after their dog/​s.
Overall, good park to bring your dog to.

I took my dogs to this park and I loved it! The small dog park has grass which is nice because a lot of other ones only have dirt. They had water bowls and balls available for dogs to play with. It was a clean park with 3 different parks, for small, big and mixed. Parking was right in the middle of all of them which made it easy.

Huge park but not much grass… just lots of dirt, so expect to give your dog a bath afterwards. There’s a section for big dogs and the opposite side of the parking lot is for smaller dogs under 20 lbs.

Having come here for several years with my Direwolf/​Spirit animal I have to say that there are 3 separate parks. The one to the West which is the largest I’m not a fan of. Many humans have a tendency to bring their dog and sit around reading a book while not even being involved in the responsibility of ownership. Behind it is a small space for dogs 20lbs and under. Why not. The 3^rd dimension of the triad is across the parking lot to the East. I believe the phrase «small & timid» get’s bandied about. That’s debatable. Yet here, I will say owners are more hands on. If a problem arises they are quick to resolve conflict which happens from time to time. Dogs can become feral surprisingly fast. I’m a big fan of socializing dogs but there are many variables. Know that they always behave different in the company of others when the leash is off. BTW, plenty of loving dogs there.

I absolutely LOVE this dog park. I used to take my dog there very often and people who take their dogs to the timid area are very nice. The reason why I’m giving one star is because maybe more people will read this (this is not me rating the park). Today when I took my dog there, she enjoyed the park like usual and then I realized she stopped running (usually she runs like a maniac). When she came home, I realized that her front paws were completely ripped, one of her paws’s skin was hanging. The wound seemed wet as if it’s a sign of infection. I’m sure it normally doesn’t happen because I’ve been there probably like a hundred times but still. I’m thinking since I took her on Friday right after they did mainance. Maybe they have put some chemical on the ground or something (which is really unlikely) but just be careful. Always watch your dog. I don’t want this to happen to another dog.
It’s a wonderful park by the way. I highly recommend it.

Stop #1 on the Spring Break 2016 Doggie Road Trip!
I figured a nice off-​leash run for my sweet Roxy would be the best way to start a 9-​hour drive. And boy, did she enjoy it! What a nice combination of dirt, grass, trees and open space. There were tennis balls everywhere for us to mess around with, and a number of very kind and loving owners :)
Roxy rates it: Five very enthusiastic paws up!

This place isn’t so much a dog park as it is a barren little area for which dog owners seem to confuse with a personal restroom for their dogs. I had to be careful to avoid stepping on «land mines.»
This being my second time there, I feel like the owners are extremely negligent and take very little responsibility over their dogs and their actions. There are 3 sections, divided by size and character of your dog. I took my dog into the one reading «small dogs which are timid.» Unfortunately there was no regard for the sign. Don’t expect owners to be responsible or apologetic, because my dog was continuously straddled by enormous breeds and instead of an apology, the guy there was blaming my dog for not being fixed, which he obviously is.
Besides these complaints, I believe your experience may vary depending on time of day. Just be wary and please clean up after your dog!

I really wish I could give this 5 stars! It could be such an amazing dog park! It’s divided into 3 sections, small, large, and timid dogs. It has plenty of shade, has some grass, and is huge! However this place is smothered with giardia!
My poor pup has gotten giardia from here 3 times! I’m no longer going here because my pups poor digestive system is on fire from all the giardia. It was funny because my vet new what dog park he went to before I even told her because this place is so notorious for having giardia.

Find this big dogs park around my area… by balboa and victory. Is a nice park, they got space for small, middium and large area for dogs, I like this place there’s alot of friendly dogs, and there’s alot of aggressive dogs as we’ll. try to keep my hunter away. but every time we go here my dog is very excited I can see how happy he is…
He love this place more than me!!!
Yes I took him here almost everyday what a lucky dog!
This park is great actually has some grass…

I have visited this park several times with my puppy (Ricky Martin! 2 ½ years old and 11 pounds) and that of my daughter whose puppy (Spock) is 7 months old and 16 pounds. There are two parts of the park — large dogs and «small timid dogs» under 20 pounds. Well guess what in Texas where I live people stop at red lights and have their small dogs in the small dog park, and larger dogs in the large dog park. In LA people continue to stream through red stop lights (and the public whined so much that traffic cams to police such behavior are now illegal — wow!!!), and dog owners disregard the signs and so the small dog park is overwhelmingly large dogs because they don’t care and no-​one polices their behavior. No consequences.
So if you have a small dog be prepared to watch out for your dogs well-​being. That said the park is large and so plenty of chance for your puppy to run. There are no other alternatives in the area, be careful!

Dangerous dogs. Irresponsible dog owners.
For the 2^nd time in the past three months, my boxer was attacked and had to go to the vet.
My dog is a rambunctious & playful 2yo boxer. He loves to play, «box» and get chased by other dogs. The first time he got bit, we had just arrived in the «timid» section of the park. As soon as we walked in, a pack a dogs ran towards him and attacked him for no reason. He was bitten in his inner thigh by a terrier-​mix. The only thing the owner said was «I’m sorry your dog got bullied». My dog was on anti-​biotics for 10 days.
The second, and most recent time, we were in the «big dog» section. When it was time to leave, I grabbed my dog by the collar while he was drinking water in order to put his leash on. A pit bull mix — for no reason — snapped and started attacking him. The owner was on the other side of the park, not paying attention to what was happening. It took another good citizen to get the other dog off so that I could exit the park with my dog. Now he needs stitches.
I’ve been taking my boxer here since he was 6 months old. It seems like this park is getting more and more volatile. It’s normal to have a fight on the playground from time to time, but this is ridiculous!
The only redeeming quality is that we’ve met some awesome people whom my dog will have play-​dates with from now on. It’ll be a looonnngg time (if ever) that I bring my dog back here.

Took my dog there for the first time and it was quite enjoyable. My Kayla was a little shy at first, then as she got a little more comfortable, she became the official greeter to all of the other doggies as they came in… very cute.
This is going to be our new spot.

It’s my local off leash dog park so I go there from time to time. You get all sorts here and it is kind of hit or miss on how the day goes. A lot of people miss or decide to ignore when their dog poops, so be on the look out for feces on the ground. The spectrum of responsible owners goes from overprotective to completely negligent. You will have owners screaming at dogs who are chasing their dogs (completely in play) and you have owners who scream at other owners when their dogs are the ones bullying the others and drawing blood.
Some parents bring their kids here but don’t teach their kids the proper way to approach a strange dog. I had to intervene when a little kid just ran up and pulled the ears of a huge rottie mix (who wasn’t even mine). I heard the dog Unilocal and pulled the kid back, but of course the kid’s parents yelled at me… the rottie mix’s owner and I exchanged exasperated glances.
Overall, keep an eye out for your dog and be ready to have no back up if you need to get your pup out of any problems. Some people will get uptight and might yell at you for unjustified or justified reasons. Just be civil either way. When your dog is in trouble, intervene early to prevent things from escalating. Staying alert and vigilant is the best way to ensure you have a safe and fun day here.
There are indeed park Nazis who act like it is their job in enforce neuter/​spay as well as licensing. As far as I can tell, they are self appointed and have no authority, but they can get really irritating and even act like they can bar your entry into the park. My friend owns a dog who has a medical reason for not being neutered (as documented with the city) but the Nazi just yelled at him until he felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave.
I’d suggest ignoring the really irritating ones and having your own fun. The park has some grass and separate areas for small dogs, large dogs, and small and timid dogs. Bring friends who can help you keep a look out and you will be fine.

I never encountered any of the Dog Park Nazis… Thank God!
Great dog park, some patches of grass still left during our drought.
My Dogs had a great time and I felt safe and those are my main requirements for a Dog park.

With two active dogs under 20 lbs, the small dog area is perfect. Lots of other small active pups to play with, and lots of space for them to run around.
I like that there is a separate area for small dogs who are timid — I would hate to see my overanxious dogs scare someone who didn’t want to play. Also, I like that the big dog area is separated, and HUGE! If I owned a big dog, I would love the expansive area.
Plenty of shady areas, plenty of water spigots, and surprisingly well-​kept.

The best off leash dog park in the area, by far. Separate areas for dogs of different sizes. Landscaped and clean, it’s in a good location with plenty of parking.
Highly recommended for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Now, if we could just do something about some of the irresponsible owners… ;)

I’ve been here a couple times. It’s okay. I definitely recommend keeping an eye on your dog bc I see a lot of owners letting their dogs run wild without picking up after them or making sure no fights happen.
That said, it is the only dog park in the valley that I know of.

My wife and I are so happy that there is an off leash dog park in our neighborhood. We have been visiting this park for a few months now and it has become a weekly ritual for us. Our puppies have benefitted from socializing with other dogs. We love the fact that they’ve segregated the park by size of dog. It really helps to keep small dogs separate from larger dogs. Also the people who bring their dogs to the park are very friendly. We often have pleasant conversations with the other owners.
Thumbs up to the city for designating a park for dogs!

WARNING.
My car was broken into today, around dusk, minutes before I left. My purse was tucked up under the dash– yes, I usually put it in my trunk– but I didn’t today. It was barely visible from the window. Someone used something and smashed the glass, opened the door to reach the purse, and took it. I’ve lost everything. And there were no witnesses, except for the woman who pulled up next to me 20 minutes before I left & said my car was intact.
I went through every trash can, and saw lots of bottles of alcohol all around. Apparently this park is not as safe as I thought.
BEWARE.

Oh Lord. If you read the reviews for this place, you’ll realize that some of the owners are just as batshit crazy as their dogs. Seriously.
Look:
–If your dog is violent and attacks people and other dogs, don’t even think about bringing him here.
–Know your dog’s strength and personality and put him in the proper area here. Don’t put an aggressively playful BIG dog on the timid dog side.
–Don’t come here being territorial. The park belongs to the city, not you.
–If you personally suffer from issues and don’t do well with others, stay home. Chances are you will come here seeking reasons to be confrontational with other dog owners.
–Don’t come here if you fail to take proper care of your dogs. Dogs get sick, too.
–Even if your dog is harmless, WATCH YOUR DOG AT ALL TIMES.
–Pick up your dog’s shit, please.
At the end of the day, the dogs just want a place to play. To be dogs. If we all are responsible and rational owners/​people, then there should be no drama at dog parks. Common sense here.
Norma Jeane loves this place. Yes she is a big big dog, but she is very timid. She seems to do very well on the timid dog side and I LOVE IT. I have yet to run into the crazy territorial cult here. So far, everyone has been kind. HOWEVER, I STILL USE CAUTION. It doesn’t hurt to be a bit proactive.
And the fall months are absolutely wonderful here! Leaves everywhere. Crisp air. Even the dogs love it. So far, so good, Unilocal!I really like this place!