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Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park

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Are dogs allowed at Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?

Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.

Verified October 29, 2026 from City of Santa Monica.

Leash
Off leash allowed
Official restrictions
For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Pa…

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Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictionsOpen Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for maintenance), and weekends and holidays 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.[1] City of Santa MonicaOctober 29, 2026
Official restrictionsFor dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.[2] City of Santa MonicaOctober 29, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed[1] City of Santa MonicaOctober 29, 2026
Dog park on siteYesFenced.[2] City of Santa MonicaOctober 29, 2026
AmenitiesSeparate areas for large and small dogs[1] City of Santa MonicaOctober 29, 2026

Rules in every Santa Monica dog park

Source: [4] City of Santa Monica, checked October 29, 2026

Location

633 Kensington Road, Santa Monica, 90405 · Los Angeles County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Santa Monica. Official page

Sources

  1. Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park (santamonica.gov), City of Santa Monica. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
    the Herb Katz Dog Park, an off-leash area separated for small and large dogs. ... The dog park hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  2. A Guide to Dog Parks in Santa Monica (city blog, August 3, 2017) (santamonica.gov), City of Santa Monica. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
    Santa Monica offers its residents four enclosed parks for off-leash fun and exercise with Fido, (who must be properly licensed by the City of Santa Monica). ... (Non-residents may purchase permit tags for the Airport Park site; see the “Dog Park FAQs” box with this story.)
  3. Location: Census Geocoder match for 633 KENSINGTON RD, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90405 (geocoding.geo.census.gov), U.S. Census Bureau. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
  4. A Guide to Dog Parks in Santa Monica (city blog, August 3, 2017) (santamonica.gov), City of Santa Monica. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
    Rules of use are posted at each park entrance and non-compliance can result in a citation and fine ... although you’re bringing your dog(s) to an off-leash area, he or she must be leashed when traveling to and from these sites, with a leash six feet or less in fixed length. ... each person may bring no more than four dogs at one time.

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Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park (Santa Monica, CA): Yes, with restrictions. For dogs licensed by the City of Santa Monica. Non-residents may use only the Airport Park dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Source: City of Santa Monica, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/herb-katz-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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