Denver's mile-high altitude and explosive population growth have created a perfect storm for dog owners seeking exercise solutions. The city's gained 150,000 new residents in five years, overwhelming facilities like Cherry Creek Dog Park and Berkeley Dog Park, which see 500+ dogs on busy weekends. With 59% of Denverites renting and median rent hitting $1,950, most residents in trendy neighborhoods like RiNo, LoHi, and Capitol Hill lack private yards despite the city's outdoor culture driving $2,200 annual pet spending. Colorado's intense UV exposure and sudden altitude changes stress visiting dogs, while wildfire smoke regularly makes outdoor exercise dangerous. Popular spots like Chatfield Reservoir close during blue-green algae blooms, and winter conditions make many off-leash areas inaccessible for months. Rome connects Denver's adventure-loving dog parents with private, high-altitude-appropriate yards across the metro area, from Boulder to Littleton, ensuring year-round exercise regardless of Colorado's extreme weather swings.