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Douglas Family Preserve (Santa Barbara)

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Are dogs allowed at Douglas Family Preserve (Santa Barbara)?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. Owners must carry a leash at all times and leash their dogs when necessary.

Verified November 1, 2026 from City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Official restrictions
Dogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. O…

98.3 On US-101 at mile 98.3, 1.9 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

152.5 On Highway 1 at mile 152.5, 1.9 mi off US-101. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. Owners must carry a leash at all times and leash their dogs when necessary.[1] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice control[1] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026

Location

2551 Medcliff Rd, Santa Barbara, 93109 · Santa Barbara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Official page

Sources

  1. Douglas Family Preserve (sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov), City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    dogs are allowed off-leash in certain areas. Off-leash dogs must be under sight and voice control. Owners must have a leash at all times and leash dogs when necessary.
  2. Location: Census Geocoder match for 2551 MEDCLIFF RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93109 (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.

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Douglas Family Preserve (Santa Barbara) (Santa Barbara, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in certain areas of the preserve, under sight and voice control. Owners must carry a leash at all times and leash their dogs when necessary. Source: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/douglas-family-preserve-santa-barbara/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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