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

# Gayle Carter Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Managed by City of Long Beach.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (In Scherer Park. Open daily, dawn to dusk.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice control | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Separate areas for large and small dogs, Drinking fountain, Benches, Waste bags | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Each dog must be under the control of an adult, and only one dog per adult is allowed. [3]
- Keep your dog in sight and under voice control at all times. [3]
- Pick up after your dog. [3]
- Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed, and wear a collar with current tags; no spiked collars. [3]
- Carry a leash; dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the dog park or zone. [3]
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, food of any kind, and professional trainers giving instruction. [3]
- Bring water for your dog as needed. Supervise children, and keep them from running, shouting or exciting the dogs. [3]
- Owners are legally responsible for injuries their dogs cause. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Long Beach, "Gayle Carter Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/gayle-carter-dog-park/
   > Location: 4600 Long Beach Blvd. ... Hours: Dawn to dusk, every day Size: .7 Acres The .7-acre ADA accessible dog park features perimeter fencing, double-gate entry, separation between large and small dog areas, a drinking fountain, benches and waste bag dispensers.
2. City of Long Beach, "Location: City of Long Beach GIS "Park_Facilities" layer, center of the GAYLE CARTER UPTOWN DOG PARK outline" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://services6.arcgis.com/yCArG7wGXGyWLqav/arcgis/rest/services/Park_Facilities/FeatureServer/0
3. City of Long Beach, "Dog Parks: Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/dog-parks/
   > Each dog must be under the control of an adult. Only one dog per adult is permitted. The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times. ... Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside Dog Park/Zones.

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