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title: "Knowland Park: dog rules"
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Knowland Park (Oakland, CA): Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Golf Links Road. Source: City of Oakland, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/knowland-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Knowland Park

**Yes, with restrictions. On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Golf Links Road.**

Type: park. Location: Oakland, Alameda County, California. Managed by City of Oakland.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | On leash, and only in the part of the park east of Golf Links Road. | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet, attached to a collar or harness and held by a responsible person. [3]
- A dog tied up and left alone for more than 15 minutes counts as at large. [3]
- Pick up after your dog right away and put the waste in a trash can. [3]
- Leash and clean-up violations are infractions: $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second within a year and $500 for a third. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Oakland, "Parks & Facilities: Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Parks-Facilities
   > Dogs Allowed On-Leash ... Knowland Park east of Golf Links Road
2. City of Oakland, "Map of Oakland Dog Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1q2CgDMm4WvPqQhQ_SWn29Ax-FA62niqB
   > Knowland Park east of Golf Links Road Whitecliff Rd
3. City of Oakland, "Oakland Municipal Code 6.04.070: Control of dog in public" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://library.municode.com/ca/oakland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.04ANCOREGE_6.04.070CODOPU
   > All dogs shall be leashed and securely and continuously held by a responsible person when on public property. All dog guardians must keep the dog securely on a leash extending no further than six (6) feet away from the guardian, and the leash must be securely attached to a collar or harness.

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