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Dogs in Menlo Park, California
5 of 6 places verified in Menlo Park allow dogs in at least some areas, including 2 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Menlo Park has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, San Mateo County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nealon Park Dog Park | Menlo Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 29, 2026 |
| Willow Oaks Dog Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Bayfront Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Flood Park | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Nia | Menlo Park | Yes | Yes: up to 75 lb each; $75 per pet per stay. | $75 per pet per stay | Up to 75 lb per pet | November 1, 2026 | |
| Stanford Park Hotel | Menlo Park | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 |
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 7 miles of Menlo Park's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulgas Ridge Preserve | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 31, 2026 | |
| Ravenswood Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Teague Hill Preserve | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Thornewood Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 | |
| Windy Hill Preserve | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only on the designated trails, controlled on a leash of 6 feet or less. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
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