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title: "Carlson Bark Park: dog rules"
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Carlson Bark Park (Riverside, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Riverside, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/carlson-bark-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Carlson Bark Park

**Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.**

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Closed Fridays, 6 to 10 a.m.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Water, Dog waste bags | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog under voice control. [3]
- No more than two dogs per person. [3]
- Dogs must be over four months old, vaccinated for rabies and wearing a current dog tag. [3]
- Children 12 and under may bring a dog in only with an adult 18 or older. [3]
- Use the dog park only during its posted hours. [3]
- No sick dogs or dogs in heat, and no aggressive dogs, even on leash. [3]
- Quiet your dog if it barks. [3]
- No animals other than dogs. [3]
- Pick up after your dog right away. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Riverside, "Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://riversideca.gov/park_rec/facilities-parks/dog-parks
   > There are few things in life a dog loves more than running off-leash with their canine friends. Riverside has two Bark Parks for your pup to run, play, and make new friends. Water and doggie bags are available on location. ... Carlson Bark Park 4700 Buena Vista Ave. Closed Fridays 6 - 10am
2. City of Riverside, "Location: the city's map link for Carlson Bark Park on its Dog Parks page (the pin for Carlson Park)" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://riversideca.gov/park_rec/facilities-parks/dog-parks
3. City of Riverside, "Riverside Municipal Code 9.08.020: Dogs permitted; leash requirements; exceptions; conditions" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT9PESAMO_CH9.08USPUPA_9.08.020DOPELEREEXCO
   > No person may have more than two dogs in a designated leash optional area at any one time. ... Any dog in a designated leash optional area must be under the voice control of the person having custody of such dog while the dog is in said area. ... which is not over the age of four months, vaccinated for rabies and wearing a current dog tag

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