Rover’s Run Dog Park in Highlands Ranch: Rules, Map & Homes

Positioned at 9325 Foothills Canyon Boulevard at the southeast corner of Foothills Canyon Boulevard and Town Center Drive in western Highlands Ranch (ZIP code 80129), Rover’s Run is one of four dedicated public off-leash dog parks operated by the Highlands Ranch Metro District—alongside Digger’s at Dad Clark Park, Fido’s Field at Foothills Park, and Hound Hill at Highland Heritage Regional Park. Enclosed by perimeter fencing with a double-gated leash transition entry and pet waste stations, Rover’s Run gives dogs a secure place to exercise off-leash just steps from Redstone Park. Visitors can open turn-by-turn Google Maps directions to 9325 Foothills Canyon Boulevard or walk in along the paved Foothills Canyon trail corridor.

For visitors arriving by car, the most convenient off-street parking is located directly across Foothills Canyon Boulevard inside the 46-acre Redstone Park complex near the Lebsack Tennis Center lot (3280 Redstone Park Circle). Pairing an off-leash session at Rover’s Run with a leashed walk around the Redstone Park fishing pond, lighted athletic fields, Redstone Skate Park, and the adjacent High Line Canal and Marcy Gulch trails makes this corner one of the most active outdoor hubs in 80129.

To maintain a safe, clean environment for all pets and residents, the Highlands Ranch Metro District enforces standard off-leash regulations at Rover’s Run:

• Operating Hours (7:00 a.m. to Sunset): Rover’s Run 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 when crossing Foothills Canyon Boulevard to or from Redstone Park. Inside the designated off-leash enclosure, 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 dogs entering Rover’s Run must be fully vaccinated according to Metro District and 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.

Located at the crossroads of Foothills Canyon Boulevard and Town Center Drive in western Highlands Ranch (ZIP code 80129), Rover’s Run places home buyers within minutes of all three major Highlands Ranch construction eras:

• Established 1980s & 1990s Neighborhoods: Surrounding subdivisions in Westridge, Westridge Knolls, Westridge Village, and Settlers Village (alongside classic 1980s and 1990s neighborhoods such as Northridge and Eastridge) offer mature landscaping, greenbelt trail access, and high-upside floor plans for remodeling.
• 2000s & 2010s Family & Luxury Builds: Immediately east and south of the dog park, Town Center, Brownstones, Clocktower, Verona, Indigo Hill, Highwoods, and Palomino Park showcase 2000s and 2010s single-family and low-maintenance townhome architecture, complemented across the community by premier 2000s and 2010s luxury builds in Backcountry, Tresana, and Firelight.
• Brand-New Construction & Newer Luxury Residences: Buyers seeking modern energy codes, contemporary open-concept great rooms, and brand-new finishes can also compare brand-new construction and newer luxury builds across Highlands Ranch and northern Douglas County.

Homeowners near Rover’s Run enjoy full access to all four master HRCA recreation centers—with the Westridge Recreation Center at 9650 Foothills Canyon Boulevard located less than half a mile south—plus nearby Douglas County School District schools including Bear Canyon Elementary School, Coyote Creek Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School, Mountain Ridge Middle School, Ranch View Middle School, and ThunderRidge 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 Westridge property within walking distance of Rover’s Run, 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: Properties within walking distance of Rover’s Run and Redstone Park attract strong demand from dog owners. Reworking a garage-entry laundry pass-through into a custom mudroom with a tiled dog wash station, installing waterproof luxury vinyl plank or porcelain tile flooring, and opening a 1990s kitchen into a center-island layout creates immediate everyday utility and long-term resale value.
• Walkout Basements, Composite Decks & Pet-Friendly Landscaping: Replacing a weathered wood deck with low-maintenance composite decking and open metal balusters pairs well with a finished walkout basement opening onto a backyard patio. In the yard, designing breathable pea-gravel or crusher-fine side dog runs alongside HRCA-compliant open split-rail fencing keeps lawn areas clean year-round.
• Expansive Clay Soils, Grading & Questions for Licensed Inspectors: Homes throughout the Foothills Canyon Boulevard and Redstone Park corridor sit on expansive bentonite clay soils. When walking a home near Rover’s Run, it is helpful to explore grading and landscaping ideas that carry roof downspouts and irrigation water 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.