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Carlson Park (Arcata)

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Are dogs allowed at Carlson Park (Arcata)?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Verified November 1, 2026 from City of Arcata.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
The city's FAQ gives this rule for all City open spaces and parks; it does not name this…

715.4 On US-101 at mile 715.4, 0.5 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] City of ArcataNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsThe city's FAQ gives this rule for all City open spaces and parks; it does not name this park.[3] City of ArcataNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[1] City of ArcataNovember 1, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetThe city says the leash must be under 6 feet long.[1] City of ArcataNovember 1, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [2] City of Arcata, checked November 1, 2026

Location

5285 Carlson Park Drive, Arcata, 95521 · Humboldt County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Arcata. Official page

Sources

  1. FAQs: Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks? (cityofarcata.org), City of Arcata. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs are allowed, however they must be on a sturdy leash that is under 6-feet long.
  2. FAQs: Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks? (cityofarcata.org), City of Arcata. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Make sure you carry a plastic bag when walking pets and be sure to pick up after them.
  3. FAQs: Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks? (cityofarcata.org), City of Arcata. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks?
  4. Location: Census Geocoder match for 5285 CARLSON PARK DR, ARCATA, CA, 95521 (geocoding.geo.census.gov), U.S. Census Bureau. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

See something out of date? Rules change. If what you saw on site differs from this page, suggest a correction for Carlson Park (Arcata) or email corrections@dogpolicies.com. We re-verify against the official source, usually within a week, and log the result on the accuracy page.

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Carlson Park (Arcata) (Arcata, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: City of Arcata, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/carlson-park-arcata/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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