Enjoying Aspen with your Dog

Welcome to Aspen - a great place for dogs! By following the rules and obeying signage you will help keep Aspen a dog friendly town. Aspen’s dog friendly atmosphere is a delicate balance that depends on responsible dog ownership, including use of leashes and picking up after your pet. Use this as a reference to help you be on top of your game as a dog owner. Happy Tails!

As you travel about town, your pet must be leashed.

Ticketable offenses:

• Dog at Large (Off Leash)
• Uncollected Pet Waste

Areas for watchful off-leash play with your pet:

• Rio Grande Park
• Wagner Park
• Smuggler Mountain Road
• Marolt Open Space. (Roundabout pond encouraged for swimming dogs)

Dogs are strictly prohibited at:

• City of Aspen Golf Course
• Cozy Point Ranch
• North Star Open Space
• Maroon Creek Wetlands

Leash law is strictly enforced in the following areas:

• Downtown (Including Ped. Mall)
• Herron Park (Wading Pool Included)
• Hunter Creek Trail
• Rio Grande Trail
• Jennie Adair Wetlands
• Marolt Wetlands (Near Housing)
• Playing Fields at School Campus and Aspen Recreation Center

Questions or concerns, please call 970-920-5120