After the time change, the season does too and I break out with a case of spring fever. Anticipation builds for a dry weekend to take the little guy out to a park, as the weather wavers between cold rain and warm days.

My sun-starved mood was delighted  after a blanket of rain lasting a week or two finally ceased.

With his tail waggin’ and my spirits elated, Roger and I hopped in the car and set out on a new adventure for our trails.

I chose a park from the Sacramento Parks and Recreations Web site. I moved here two years ago and not knowing that El Camino truly doesn’t run 6 miles in the direction stated on the map I pulled off the internet, we were unable to find the park.

“Oh My Dog!” We searched for an hour and a half so we needed to cool off. Roger was panting a bit, I played with the AC in the car, but luckily I had a water bowl in the car fro him.

Upon deciding to head homeward, I remembered Granite Park, also on the dog park list,  was apparently off of Power Inn Road so I drove there. As we rode downhill on Ramona Avenue, I instantly felt cooled and relaxed by the vast park and pond setting. After cruising past the soccer fields and picnic fountain where geese and ducks sailed on a lake, I parked the car in the skate and dog park lot.

We  jumped out and rush towards the dog park. Roger usually stops in his tracks countless time because he follows his nose, but this time he rushed towards the water bowls, then sat on gravel probably to cool off. “OMD! Poor lil guy,” I sighed.

If you know Terriers, then you know he didn’t break for too long. He got up sniffed out the place and made friends. He ran the perameter and confidently pranced over to the other dog owners to get attention while playing the MC. Yes, he barked, rolled on his back, and sat on people’s feet. He knows how to work a crowd.

While other dogs ran around chasing balls and ran races, Roger trailed behind constantly distracted by piddle spots.

We walked around the pond after exiting the gate labeled, “Under 25 pounds.” There is also gated adjoining section for dogs over 25 pounds that spans a larger area to get in a good sprint.

Our adventure ended at home with a sandwich, kibble, and an overdue nap.

Granite Park gets a paw and thumb up. Roger and I recommend this place and it is easy to find.

External links:
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/granite_plan.htm