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

# Central Bark Dog Park

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Wednesdays, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed the second Wednesday of each month for maintenance.) | [2] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice control | [2] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Almost three acres of open field, Separate fenced area for small or frail dogs, Watering facility, Covered seating, Lighting | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Leash your dog entering and leaving the park (Irvine Municipal Code 4-5-701). [2]
- Keep your dogs within sight and under verbal control at all times, and prevent aggressive behavior, including biting, fighting and barking. [2]
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, with registration and rabies tags on their collar, and wear a collar or harness at all times. [2]
- No more than three dogs per owner. Only people with dogs may enter, and children 13 and under need an adult. [2]
- Clean up after your dog. [2]
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, unattended dogs, puppies under 4 months, sick or injured dogs, females in heat or nursing, choke, prong or spiked collars, other animals, food of any kind, alcohol, smoking or glass, motor vehicles, bicycles or scooters, and professional trainers giving lessons. [2]
- Large dogs stay out of the small-dog park, and small dogs out of the large one. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Irvine, "Central Bark Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://cityofirvine.gov/parks-facilities/central-bark-dog-park
   > The City of Irvine's Central Bark Dog Park, opened in 2000, features almost three acres of open field for off-leash play. ... Main yard with a separate fenced area for small or frail dogs. ... Central Bark is closed every second Wednesday of the month for park maintenance.
2. City of Irvine, "Central Bark Dog Park Rules (posted sign)" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://cityofirvine.gov/sites/default/files/legacy-documents/civica-35546-dog-park-rules-sign-updated-1.2.pdf
   > Dog Park Rules Open 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday Open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday* *Closed second Wednesday of each month for maintenance ... Owner/Guardian must be in verbal and sight control of their dogs at all times ... No more than three dogs per owner/guardian
3. City of Irvine, "Location: map point on the city's Central Bark Dog Park location page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://cityofirvine.gov/location/central-bark-dog-park

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