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Hoover Park Dog Park
Park · Palo Alto · Santa Clara County · California
Are dogs allowed at Hoover Park Dog Park?
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] City of Palo Alto | October 29, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowedagency-wide rule | [2] City of Palo Alto | October 29, 2026 |
| Dog park on site | Yesagency-wide ruleFenced. | [2] City of Palo Alto | October 29, 2026 |
| Amenities | Grass and mulch, Seating, Shade | [1] City of Palo Alto | October 29, 2026 |
Rules in every Palo Alto dog park
- Dog parks are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and wear a collar with ID and license tags.
- Leash your dog until it is inside the dog park, and again before you leave.
- Stay inside the fenced area and watch your dogs at all times; remove an aggressive dog at once.
- Pick up after your dog, and closely supervise children.
- No more than three dogs per person. No food or alcohol.
- Where there is a small-dog section, it is for dogs of 25 pounds or less.
- Everywhere else in Palo Alto parks and preserves, dogs must be leashed (Palo Alto Municipal Code 6.16.100), on a leash of 6 feet or less in open space.
Source: [2] City of Palo Alto, checked October 29, 2026
Location
Palo Alto · Santa Clara County · California
Managed by City of Palo Alto. Official page
Sources
- City of Palo Alto Dog Parks (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Hoover Park Dog Park (.14) provides and open area with grass and mulch surfacing and lots of shade.
- City of Palo Alto Dog Parks: Dogs in City Parks Policy (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
A. Dogs may be allowed off leash only within the designated dog exercise areas in Hoover Park, Greer Park, Mitchell Park, and Peers Park. ... D. Dog owners must remain in the fenced area and monitor and manage their dogs at all times. ... H. No more than three dogs per person. ... K. Dog Park Hours are 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Hoover Park Dog Park (Palo Alto, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Palo Alto, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/hoover-park-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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