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Cadman Park Leash-Free Area (San Diego, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season. Source: City of San Diego, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/cadman-park-leash-free-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Cadman Park Leash-Free Area

**Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season.**

Type: park. Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California. Managed by City of San Diego.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Off leash only in the posted area: fall through spring from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m., and in summer from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. No off-leash hours on July 4 or on Saturday mornings in Little League season. | [2] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | [2] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Leash your dog going to and from the leash-free area. [2]
- Watch and control your dog, and clean up after it. [2]
- Dogs must have current licenses. No aggressive dogs, dogs with a contagious disease or dogs in season. [2]
- No excessive barking, and no treats or other food. [2]
- Dogs may not drink from the park's water fountains; bring a bowl or water. [2]
- Supervise children closely, and ask the owner before a child plays with a dog. [2]

## Sources

1. City of San Diego, "Approved Leash Free Locations" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs/leashfree
   > San Diego Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas ... Cadman Community Park | 4280 Avati Drive, Clairemont | Variable (see website) | Visit the Cadman Park Leash Free page for hours and boundary information.
2. City of San Diego, "Cadman Park Leash-Free Area" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs/cadmanleashfree
   > Fall / Winter / Spring - From 7:30 to 10 a.m. and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Summer - From 7 to 9:30 a.m. and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. There are NO leash-free hours on Independence Day, July 4, and on Saturday mornings during Little League season.
3. City of San Diego, "Location: City of San Diego GIS "City Dog Parks" layer, point for Cadman Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://webmaps.sandiego.gov/arcgis/rest/services/SDPR/SDPR_Public/MapServer/7

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
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