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Esplanade Park (Capitola) (Capitola, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the lawn areas. Source: City of Capitola, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/esplanade-park-capitola/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Esplanade Park (Capitola)

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not permitted on the lawn areas.**

Type: park. Location: Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California. Managed by City of Capitola.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are not permitted on the lawn areas. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of Capitola, "Parks & Open Space" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/793/Parks-Open-Space
   > Dogs shall be permitted on leash in the following parks: Monterey Avenue Park, Noble Gulch Park, Perry Park, Soquel Creek Park, Jade Street Park (except for lawn and tennis court areas), and Esplanade Park (except for lawn areas).

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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