howe farm historic park and off leash dog park

I leaned to take my dog off her lead upon entering park, as the other dogs won't bark. There are little dogs weighing less than 10 pounds with great danes. I saw about thirty dogs pack together and run, run, run! They look like the birds in the sky but weave across the terrain. No fights! You'd think there would be one Alpha dog...but, NO! Everyone got along. Bring your own water dish; the one there didn't look too clean.

We like going here, there are trails for the puppies and a regular crowd that has no problem telling people to leave if their dogs are acting aggressive. As opposed to the Silverdale dog park where it is more of a social gathering where people let their dogs run rampant...and a lot of the times there are dogs there that should not be at the dog park. Puppies under 4 months should not at the dog park people!

This property is all part of the Kitsap County parks and while there is the historic farm with buildings there I am just reviewing the dog park. This is a very nice rural park where dogs can safely run free in a large fenced area that includes a meadow and forest area. There are decent trails and benches to sit on (well for the humans that is) and on wet days there will be mud puddles to let the dogs get really dirty! They do not have water but friends of the park provide water in milk jugs and visitors are encouraged to take home some empty jugs and return on the next trip with fresh water to share which is a great concept. There is also a couple of poop baggie dispenser stations and trash cans at the gate. Bring your dog and let them burn off some energy and you will enjoy the fresh air!