In and around Anchorage: off-leash dog & other parks

In our quest for dog parks in Anchorage, we found the off-leash area at Russian Jack Springs Park most favorable. The huge open meadow off Pine Street provided ample room for our large, energetic dog to run. Another park our dog appreciated was at Jewel Lake, just north of West Dimond Blvd. (yes, Dimond is the correct spelling) and west of West 88^th Avenue. The lake was not excessively cold in summer and our dog loves to swim and retrieve.

When we read about other dog parks in Anchorage, we found Far North Bicentennial Park mentioned, along with the park adjacent to University Lake near the University of Alaska campus off Elmore Road. We were never able to locate the off-leash area at Far North Bicentennial Park, and we heard from another dog owner that during their visit, the beavers at University Lake had been aggressive toward dogs. 

Try these links for more information: 

Anchorage Park Foundation: Russian Jack Springs Park

Doggoes: Russian Jack Springs Off Leash Dog Area

Municipality of Anchorage: Parks and Recreation:Off-Leash Dog Areas

All dogs, especially camping dogs, need  a place to run