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    "citation": "Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas (San Francisco, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the two dog play areas: the north one on the Dolores Street slope between the south court service driveway and the 19th Street promenade, and the south one north of the playground. Leash your dog near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts. Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mission-dolores-park-dog-play-areas/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).",
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