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

# Foster City Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Foster City, San Mateo County, California. Managed by City of Foster City.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (In Boat Park. Open daily, dawn to 10 p.m.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Separate fenced areas for big and small dogs, Synthetic grass and decomposed granite | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Open daily from dawn until 10 p.m. [2]
- Leash your dog and close the gates securely when entering or leaving, and keep dogs away from the gates while others come in. [2]
- No more than three dogs per adult. Carry a leash for each dog, and supervise your dogs at all times. [2]
- The small-dog park is for dogs of 26 pounds or less. [2]
- Clean up after your dog, inside and outside the dog park. [2]
- Dogs must wear current rabies tags. Leash and remove an aggressive dog. [2]
- Stop your dog from digging and fill any holes. [2]
- Not allowed: food or treats, glass, dogs in heat, sick or aggressive dogs, puppies under 6 months, smoking, vaping, alcohol, and wheeled devices other than wheelchairs. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Foster City, "Foster City Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.fostercity.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Foster-City-Dog-Park-17
   > The Foster City Dog Park has separate, fenced-in areas for big and small dogs and consists of synthetic grass and decomposed granite.
2. City of Foster City, "Dog Park Rules and Ordinances: Bark Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.fostercity.org/DocumentCenter/View/440
   > Dog Park is open daily from dawn until 10pm ... Maximum of three (3) dogs per adult allowed at one time ... Small dog park is for dogs 26 pounds or less ... Cleaning up after your pet, both inside and outside of the dog park is required
3. City of Foster City, "Location: map point on the city's Foster City Dog Park facility page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.fostercity.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Foster-City-Dog-Park-17

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