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Orange dog park is the place to play

April 15, 1:24 PM 

By CINDI SHERER
Santa Ana Pet-friendly Places Examiner

Spending an hour or two at the dog park can provide a wonderful playtime 
activity for you and your beloved canine companion. The Orange Dog Park is 
directly off the 55 freeway at Chapman Avenue and Yorba Street and is located 
in the southwest corner of Yorba Park. Two separate areas are available, as one
provides a tree-lined play space for smaller dogs and the other offers plenty 
of room to run for larger breeds.

While the park is open from 7am until dusk (with the exception of Wednesdays 
when the park is closed for maintenance), the most optimum times to visit with 
your pet are in the early morning on the weekends, or from opening until early 
afternoon during the week. High peak times are in the afternoon, when the park 
can become overly crowded with owners and dogs trying to work off their 
reserves of high energy.

During quieter times, the space can be a nice way to relax while your dog 
investigates the area, though responsible owners should keep an eye on their 
pets at all times in order to prevent behavior issues and quick removal of 
droppings. Benches placed under the large trees offer a shady spot to rest and 
meet other dog lovers or catch up on some light reading.

Dogs and their owners can also take advantage of the space to play fetch, as 
recent park visitor Judy and her three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 
Gigi demonstrated. Your dog may also find new friends to play chase with as 
there are dogs of all sizes and energy levels that frequent the park. For more 
information on the Orange Dog Park, go to their Web site at: 

    Orange Dog Park -
    http://www.orangedogpark.com/

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