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    "citation": "McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area (San Francisco, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail. Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mclaren-park-shelley-dog-play-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).",
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