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Heather Dog Exercise Area (San Carlos, CA): Yes. Dogs may be off leash. Source: City of San Carlos, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/heather-dog-exercise-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Heather Dog Exercise Area

**Yes. Dogs may be off leash.**

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Entrance on Melendy Drive next to Heather School, west of the school parking lot. Partly enclosed.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Waste stations and pooper scoopers, Shade, Trails | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of San Carlos, "Heather Dog Exercise Area" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/business_detail_T10_R53.php
   > Entrance: On Melendy Drive, adjacent to Heather School, west of the school parking lot The Heather Dog Exercise Area is a lovely destination for dog owners and their furry companions to enjoy off-leash fun and socialization. ... This spacious, partially enclosed park offers a safe and welcoming environment where dogs can run freely, play, and explore.
2. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 2700 MELENDY DR, SAN CARLOS, CA, 94070" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

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