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Bighorn Park is East Vail's neighborhood park and one of only two Town of Vail parks where dogs may run off leash under voice control; the other is Stephens Park in West Vail. Around that, it has a pond with room to stroll, a playground with tall slides, crow's nests and mini rope courses, covered picnic tables and big grassy fields.

It suits families and dog owners staying in East Vail who want a free outing without driving into the villages, and groups looking for a picnic spot away from the busier village playgrounds.

Dogs off leash

Dogs may be off leash here as long as they respond to voice command, except in the playground areas. That is a real exception in Vail, where dogs must be leashed in the villages, on the bike paths and in the other town parks. Pet-waste bags are provided around town, but bring your own so you are never caught short.

For children and groups

The playground is built as several structures rather than one, so younger and older children can each find something to climb. The Town has been updating its playgrounds, including new swings here. Covered picnic tables and open lawns make it an easy place to gather a family reunion or a group of friends for a summer afternoon.

Getting there

The park is on Juniper Lane in East Vail, a few miles east of Vail Village. East Vail is served by the free Town of Vail bus, which is the simplest way to get here from the villages. If you drive, follow the posted parking signs.

When to go

This is a warm-weather park: the playground, pond walk and lawns are at their best from June through September. East Vail is also where the Bighorn Creek Trail begins, a steep, advanced hike rather than a stroll, if older members of the group want a bigger outing.

Sources: Discover Vail parks and playgrounds, Vail Daily on Vail's playgrounds. Checked September 23, 2026.

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4800 Juniper Ln
Vail, 81657

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About Bighorn Park

Quick answer: Bighorn Park is a business at 4800 Juniper Ln, Vail, CO 81657. Bighorn Park in East Vail: a free town park with an off-leash dog area, a pond, a multi-structure playground and covered picnic tables.

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Bighorn Park is East Vail's neighborhood park and one of only two Town of Vail parks where dogs may run off leash under voice control; the other is Stephens Park in West Vail. Around that, it has a pond with room to stroll, a playground with tall slides, crow's nests and mini rope courses, covered picnic tables and big grassy fields.

It suits families and dog owners staying in East Vail who want a free outing without driving into the villages, and groups looking for a picnic spot away from the busier village playgrounds.

Dogs off leash

Dogs may be off leash here as long as they respond to voice command, except in the playground areas. That is a real exception in Vail, where dogs must be leashed in the villages, on the bike paths and in the other town parks. Pet-waste bags are provided around town, but bring your own so you are never caught short.

For children and groups

The playground is built as several structures rather than one, so younger and older children can each find something to climb. The Town has been updating its playgrounds, including new swings here. Covered picnic tables and open lawns make it an easy place to gather a family reunion or a group of friends for a summer afternoon.

Getting there

The park is on Juniper Lane in East Vail, a few miles east of Vail Village. East Vail is served by the free Town of Vail bus, which is the simplest way to get here from the villages. If you drive, follow the posted parking signs.

When to go

This is a warm-weather park: the playground, pond walk and lawns are at their best from June through September. East Vail is also where the Bighorn Creek Trail begins, a steep, advanced hike rather than a stroll, if older members of the group want a bigger outing.

Sources: Discover Vail parks and playgrounds, Vail Daily on Vail's playgrounds. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Open daily · 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities at Bighorn Park

  • Large pond
  • Playground
  • Covered picnic tables
  • Open picnic tables
  • Restrooms
  • Grills
  • Off-leash dog area
  • Grassy fields
  • Parking

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bighorn Park?
At 4825 Juniper Lane in East Vail, a few miles east of Vail Village. It is a Town of Vail neighborhood park. Maps and some Town event notices also list the park as 4800 Juniper Lane; it is the same park on Juniper Lane in East Vail.
Can dogs be off leash at Bighorn Park?
Yes. Bighorn Park in East Vail and Stephens Park in West Vail are the two Town of Vail parks with an off-leash program: dogs may be off leash under voice control, except in the playground areas, where they must be leashed. The off-leash area is not fenced, so voice control matters. Clean up after your dog, waste left behind carries bacteria such as E. coli into Gore Creek, and bring your own bags even though bags are provided around town.
Does it cost anything, and do I need to book?
No. Bighorn Park is a free Town of Vail public park, and there is nothing to book for a casual visit, no tickets, reservations or operator. Just go.
What is there for children at Bighorn Park?
A playground built from several structures, with slides and mini rope courses, set around a large pond and open grassy fields, so younger and older children can each find something to climb and room to play.
Is there somewhere to picnic, and are there restrooms and grills?
Yes to all three. The Town's picnic inventory for Bighorn Park lists 4 covered tables and 2 open tables, restrooms, and grills, with parking about 200 feet away.
How do I get to Bighorn Park without a car, and where do I park?
Take the free Town of Vail bus to East Vail, the park is in the East Vail neighborhood on Juniper Lane, a few miles east of Vail Village. If you drive, parking is about 200 feet from the picnic area, and the park sits in a residential neighborhood, so follow the posted parking signs.
What are Bighorn Park's opening hours?
The Town of Vail does not publish opening hours for Bighorn Park on its parks page, so follow the signs posted at the park. Google's listing for the park shows it opening at 6:00 AM, and use of the playground, pond walk and lawns is concentrated in the warmer months.
Can I host a gathering or reserve a picnic shelter at Bighorn Park?
You can gather there, but you cannot reserve it: the Town makes Vail's parks available for gatherings on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reservation is published for Bighorn Park's tables or lawn. Alcohol for personal consumption is allowed in town parks.
Can my dog stay off leash on the Bighorn Creek Trail?
No. The off-leash exception is for the park. On the Bighorn Creek Trail, an advanced 3.4-mile (one way) East Vail hike that climbs past beaver ponds and Bighorn Falls into the Eagles Nest Wilderness, dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash.

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