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title: "Frederick Street Park Dog Park: dog rules"
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Frederick Street Park Dog Park (Santa Cruz, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Santa Cruz, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/frederick-street-park-dog-park-santa-cruz/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Frederick Street Park Dog Park

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier); Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog in full control at all times; control must be immediate. [2]
- You are financially responsible for any damage your dog causes to public property. [2]
- Clean up after your dog and carry waste removal devices at all times. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > The off-leash area is clearly marked by signs and fencing. Monday-Friday- 8:00am-7:00pm (or sunset, if earlier) Saturday-Sunday- 8:00am-5:00pm. The area is located at 168 Frederick Street (Frederick at Broadway).
2. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas: Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > Dog owners must be in full control of their dogs at all times. Control must be immediate. Dog owners are financially responsible for any damage caused by their dog to public property. SCMC 8.14.200.2 Dog owners must clean up all of their dog's defecation and must carry dog defecation removal devices at all times.
3. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 168 FREDERICK ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-30. Freshness: fresh.
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