Hound Hill Dog Park in Highlands Ranch: Rules, Map & Homes

Positioned at 9651 South Quebec Street on the southern end of the 92-acre Highland Heritage Regional Park in eastern Highlands Ranch (ZIP code 80130), Hound Hill is one of four dedicated public off-leash dog parks maintained by the Highlands Ranch Metro District—alongside Digger’s at Dad Clark Park, Fido’s Field at Foothills Park, and Rover’s Run at Redstone Park. Designed with a secure perimeter fence, a double-gated leash transition vestibule, rolling hillside running space, and pet waste stations, Hound Hill gives eastern Highlands Ranch dog owners a spacious daily outlet with panoramic Front Range views. Visitors can open turn-by-turn Google Maps directions to 9651 South Quebec Street or walk in via the paved regional trail system.

Because Hound Hill sits at the south end of Highland Heritage Regional Park, residents visiting the dog park also have immediate access to ample off-street parking off South Quebec Street, lighted synthetic and natural turf athletic fields, baseball diamonds, a large playground, group picnic shelters, permanent public restrooms, and paved leashed trail connections linking into the High Line Canal Connector and Big Dry Creek corridors.

To preserve a safe, clean environment for all visitors and pets, the Highlands Ranch Metro District enforces standard off-leash dog park regulations at Hound Hill:

• Operating Hours (7:00 a.m. to Sunset): Hound Hill Dog Park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until sunset with free public access.
• Leash Transition & Voice Control Protocol: Dogs must be kept on a leash when entering and exiting the dog park and throughout all surrounding Highland Heritage Regional Park paths and fields. Inside the fenced off-leash area, owners must remain inside the fence with their pets, carry a leash at all times, and maintain strict voice control.
• Vaccinations, Prohibited Dogs & Waste Cleanup: All visiting dogs must be fully vaccinated according to Douglas County regulations. Aggressive dogs and female dogs currently in season (in heat) are strictly prohibited. Owners must pick up after their dogs immediately, and children entering the dog park must be closely supervised by an adult at all times.
• Split Park Management (Douglas County vs. Metro District): While Highland Heritage Regional Park as a whole is managed by Douglas County Parks, Trails, and Building Grounds, the Hound Hill off-leash dog enclosure on the south end of the site is managed by the Highlands Ranch Metro District. Direct all dog park maintenance or enforcement questions to the Metro District Service Center below.

Positioned along South Quebec Street just north of Lincoln Avenue in eastern Highlands Ranch (ZIP code 80130), Hound Hill places home buyers within minutes of all three major Highlands Ranch construction eras:

• Established 1980s & 1990s Neighborhoods: The immediate subdivisions west and north of Highland Heritage Regional Park belong to Eastridge, Gleneagles Village, and The Villages (alongside classic 1980s and 1990s neighborhoods such as Northridge and Westridge), where mature trees, greenbelt trails, townhome enclaves, and single-family floor plans offer strong remodeling value.
• 2000s & 2010s Family & Luxury Builds: Just south and west of the park, Firelight, The Hearth, Sundance, Stonebury, and Timberline Ridge feature 2000s and 2010s architecture with higher ceilings and open kitchens, complemented across the community by premier 2000s and 2010s luxury neighborhoods including Backcountry and Tresana.
• Brand-New Construction & Newer Luxury Residences: Buyers prioritizing contemporary building codes, main-level outdoor living rooms, and brand-new finishes can also compare brand-new construction and newer luxury builds across Highlands Ranch and northern Douglas County.

Residents living near Hound Hill enjoy full access to all four master HRCA recreation centers—with the Eastridge Recreation Center at 9568 University Boulevard and the Southridge Recreation Center at 4800 McArthur Ranch Road both minutes away—plus Douglas County School District schools including Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Cougar Run Elementary School, Cresthill Middle School, and Highlands Ranch High School. During contract due diligence on any specific property, buyers should review the property-specific HOA and Metro District disclosures for that home.

When evaluating homes backing to greenbelts in Highlands Ranch or touring an original-condition 1980s or 1990s Eastridge property within walking distance of Hound Hill, applying the perspective of a residential builder, home rehab expert, and engineer helps you plan high-value updates and ask informed inspection questions:

• Mudroom Pet Stations, Durable Flooring & Kitchen Layouts: Homes within walking distance of Hound Hill attract consistent demand from dog owners. When remodeling an established 1980s or 1990s home in Eastridge or Gleneagles Village, reworking the garage-entry laundry area into a functional mudroom with a tiled pet wash station, installing scratch-resistant luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile flooring, and opening a compartmentalized kitchen into a bright center-island layout significantly elevates everyday livability and resale appeal.
• Walkout Basements, Composite Decks & Pet-Friendly Landscaping: Upgrading an older wood rear deck to splinter-free composite decking with open metal balusters creates a durable, low-maintenance outdoor space overlooking eastern Highlands Ranch greenbelts. Downstairs, finishing a basement with a family recreation room, wet bar, and guest bath expands usable square footage, while breathable pea-gravel or crusher-fine side-yard dog runs and HRCA-compliant open split-rail fencing keep private yards clean.
• Expansive Clay Soils, Grading & Questions for Licensed Inspectors: Lots along the South Quebec Street corridor sit over expansive bentonite clay soils. When walking a home near Highland Heritage Regional Park, it is helpful to explore grading and landscaping ideas that direct roof downspouts and irrigation runoff away from the foundation perimeter, while knowing what specific questions to ask independent, licensed third-party home and structural inspectors regarding foundation walls, basement slabs, deck ledgers, and electrical panels.