Rip Van Winkle Open Space 1072 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"Lovely open space for a walk with the dog. My city dog was scared of every unusual noise because it's so quiet and peaceful, it was amusing but we both enjoyed the experience!"

"Very nice place in the middle of the city. Lots of trees and fresh air. A lot of little trails to follow. I didn’t have my dog when I visited but lots of other had theirs with them and it seemed like an area that is good for a dog to run around in."

"I used to take my dog to this lovely place until a horrific incident happened in March 2019 that made me not want to go back, even though we weren't there at the time of the incident. A local woman had to go into the hospital and asked a friend to care for her dog. She instructed the friend to not take her to a dog park, and to not let her off the leash. While the owner was in the hospital the friend took the dog to this park and let her off-leash. The dog attacked another, smaller, dog and the small dog's owner stabbed the woman's dog to death in an effort to save his dog. I'm sharing this so people can be aware of the potential risks."

"Absolutely the best area for dogs to be off leash and explore. The trails are easy and the natural beauty is stunning! It’s like being in an enchanted forest! We visited daily during our vacation in Monterey/Pacific Grove!"

"Lovely little patch of wild Pacific Grove Oak and pine forest. Trails for an afternoon stroll or dog walk with lots of bird life, especially acorn woodpeckers. Preserved native plants and wildflowers. Great place to get away from the tourists."