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Santa Cruz County places where dogs may go off leash
15 of 84 verified places in Santa Cruz County, California where dogs may go off leash, by the rule each source states. Published when at least three verified places qualify.
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Beaches
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell's Cove Beach | Santa Cruz | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Beach access is by the stairway on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 26, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanticleer Avenue County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Pinto Lake County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Polo Grounds County Park Dog Park | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 | |
| Ozzi Dog Park (McGregor Park) | Capitola | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Branciforte Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| DeLaveaga Park Sand Pit Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Frederick Street Park Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Grant Street Park Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Mimi De Marta Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Ocean View Park Off-Leash Area | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Pacheco Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| University Terrace Park Dog Park | Santa Cruz | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 31, 2026 |
| Skypark Dog Park | Scotts Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Franich Park (off-leash dog area) | Watsonville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |