USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park

The USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park is Parker’s first municipal dog park, located at 17855 Pine Lane along Cherry Creek Trail. The nearly five-acre off-leash facility features separate areas for small and large dogs, shade structures, agility courses, drinking fountains, covered picnic tables, and a quarter-mile walking track. The park honors Corporal David M. Sonka, a Chaparral High School graduate who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2013 alongside his military working dog Flex; the park was developed over several years as a community tribute to his service and legacy. Adjacent to the dog park is the 18-hole Westcreek Disc Golf Course, making the facility a dual-purpose recreation area for both dog owners and disc golf enthusiasts.