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title: "Heather Farm Dog Park: dog rules"
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Heather Farm Dog Park (Walnut Creek, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Walnut Creek, checked 2026-10-30. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/heather-farm-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Heather Farm Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California. Managed by City of Walnut Creek.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (At the north end of Heather Farm Park. Open 8 a.m. to dusk; on Thursdays, noon to dusk.) | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Amenities | One acre, Separate areas for small or senior dogs and large dogs, Double-gated entry | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Carry a leash for each dog, and leash and unleash dogs only inside the double-gated area. [2]
- Dogs may be off leash when with, and under the positive control of, the person who brought them. [2]
- Dogs must wear a collar with identification and a license; no prong or pinch collars. [2]
- No more than three dogs per adult; no dogs in heat or under 4 months; dogs must be vaccinated and free of contagious diseases and parasites. [2]
- The small-dog area is for dogs under 30 pounds or elderly and weak dogs. [2]
- Pick up after your dog right away, and stop it digging and fill any holes. [2]
- No food or treats, and no excessive barking. [2]
- Remove a dog that shows aggression right away. [2]
- Toddlers and small children are best kept outside; an adult must watch any child inside closely. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Walnut Creek, "Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.walnutcreekartsrec.org/parks-facilities/dog-park
   > The Walnut Creek Dog Park is located at the north end of Heather Farm Park ... The one-acre, off-leash dog area is fenced with segregated areas for small/senior dogs and large dogs. ... The dog park is open 8 a.m. to dusk every day except Thursday. On Thursdays, the Dog Park is open from noon until dusk
2. City of Walnut Creek, "Dog Park: Dog Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.walnutcreekartsrec.org/parks-facilities/dog-park
   > Owners must carry a leash for each dog at all times and leash and unleash dogs only inside the double-gated area. Dogs are allowed off-leash when accompanied by, and under positive control of the person bringing the dog into the park. ... No more than three (3) dogs per adult are permitted in the park.
3. City of Walnut Creek, "Heather Farm Park" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/51/36
   > Dogs: Dogs may be off-leash in the dog park at the north end of the park. In all other areas of the park, dogs must be on leash. Dogs are not allowed on the ball fields.
4. City of Walnut Creek, "Location: Heather Farm Park's point in the city's park amenities GIS layer" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://services2.arcgis.com/AhHMUmDoudKVXiUl/arcgis/rest/services/Parks_Amenities_Proj2/FeatureServer/0

Verified October 30, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-29. Freshness: fresh.
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