FEATURING
A 2,000 gallon canine wading pool complete with water jets
An agility course play area
A grassy land with trees divided into several spacious dog runs based on canine size
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Basic Requirements
- At least 4 months old
- Spayed or neutered
- Up to date on vaccinations
- Pass a temperament test
Vaccination Records
- Rabies
- Bordetella
- Leptospirosis
- Canine Influenza (H3N2)
- DA2PPv (or equivalent; see membership packet for details)
Spay/Neuter Verification
Provide vet or facility documentation, or allow visual inspection.
- Males: no tattoo required
- Females: must have visible tattoo or spay scar
Temperament Testing
Required for all dogs and scheduled by appointment.
📧 dogpark@valleyanimal.org
📞 559-233-8708
Dog Park Hours
If you are not receiving dog park email notifications, please email us at dogpark@valleyanimal.org to sign up today!
Current Dog Park Hours:
Open Daily
Hours from May 1st - August 31st:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m
Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m
The dog park will no longer close when temperatures reach 100 degrees or higher. It is up to your discretion if you wish to utilize the dog park during hot temperatures.
At Valley Animal Center, we do not recommend remaining outdoors when it is too hot for both you and your furry companion(s).
We are not responsible for any overheating and our low-cost clinic is not an emergency pet hospital. It does not have the resources to treat overheating.
Please check our resource HERE to inform yourself on heat safety, or look to our chart.
Please call 24/7 PetVets if you experience a pet emergency at (559) 486-0520.
TESTIMONIALS
"[The Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park] is perfect for us. Keena loves the nice dog runs, the agility area, and especially the swimming pool. I love the caring and professional staff, the amenities of the dog park, the initial screening process and follow-up, and the secure location with a members-only locked gate. I would highly recommend the dog park to anyone who wants a loving, secure and playful pack for their 'fur babies.'"
- Michael Cunningham, Keena's Dad
ABOUT MICHAEL & KEENA
Michael Cunningham and his Catahoula Leopard mix, Keena, have been members of our Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park for more than six years. Keena was rescued from Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center and though she rarely "talks," she howls when she feels the need to. She is very friendly to both people and dogs, and can be seen at the dog park nearly every morning.
TESTIMONIALS
"[The Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park] is perfect for us. Keena loves the nice dog runs, the agility area, and especially the swimming pool. I love the caring and professional staff, the amenities of the dog park, the initial screening process and follow-up, and the secure location with a members-only locked gate. I would highly recommend the dog park to anyone who wants a loving, secure and playful pack for their 'fur babies.'"
- Michael Cunningham, Keena's Dad
ABOUT MICHAEL & KEENA
Michael Cunningham and his Catahoula Leopard mix, Keena, have been members of our Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park for more than six years. Keena was rescued from Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center and though she rarely "talks," she howls when she feels the need to. She is very friendly to both people and dogs, and can be seen at the dog park nearly every morning.