4499 NW 229th Ave (Near Hillsboro Stadium)
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
In August 2008, Spot Magazine readers voted Hondo Dog Park as the Portland Metro Top Dog Park for 2008.
Hondo Dog Park was named #1 of the "top 10 rated dog parks in the Portland/Vancouver area" by portlandpooch.com.
The distance of the loop path at Hondo Dog Park is .17 of a mile, so 6 loops is approximately a mile.
Hillsboro's first ever off-leash dog park, opened on September 17, 2007. It is open from dawn to dusk every day, except for Mondays and Thursdays when it will open from noon to dusk due to mowing and maintenance. The park is named in honor of Hillsboro Police K9 Dog Officer "Hondo," who lost his life in the line of duty 10 years ago. He is the only Hillsboro Police K9 to die in the line of duty.
The park features a large mixed-size dog play area, a small/timid dog area and a special winter use area that can be enjoyed year-round. Non-year round areas will close periodically during cold/wet time periods to protect the grass and maintain an enjoyable and safe dog park.
The design of the park is especially dog friendly with open grassy areas, trees for shade, dog drinking water stations, and two defunct fire hydrants painted and installed by volunteers. The park entrance also features a basalt column monument with a brass plaque commemorating Hondo.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the park, or with enhancing the quality of life of pets and pet owners through education and support of dog parks and other animal facilities in the Hillsboro community, please visit the Hillsboro Dog Association's website.
Off Leash Rules
Dogs Must:
Display identification tags showing proof of current license and rabies vaccination. Demonstrate appropriate social interaction; dogs displaying aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs must be leashed and removed from the area immediately.
Handlers Must:
Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste. Carry a leash for each dog in your care, and leash your dog when outside the off-leash area. Closely supervise young children. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Accept legal responsibility for any damage or injury caused by your dog. City of Hillsboro and Washington County are not responsible for any damages or injuries.
Handlers must remain in the off-leash area to supervise your dog, keeping him within view and under verbal control at all times. Remove pinch, choke, and spiked collars when playing off-leash to prevent injury. Do not bring a dog in heat to the off-leash area (a citable offense). Do not bring a puppy without a complete cycle of vaccinations to the off-leash area. Never leave your dog unattended. Abandoned dogs will be impounded.
Comply with all other park rules.
Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on Parks & Recreation property.
For More Information Please Click on the Following Links
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation - Hondo Dog Park
Spot Magazine
Portland Pooch - Your Guide to the Portland Dog SceneDog Fancy Magazine
Hillsboro Dog Association
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