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May Nissen Park Dog Park (Livermore, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. Source: City of Livermore, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/may-nissen-park-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# May Nissen Park Dog Park

**Yes, with restrictions. Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave.**

Type: park. Location: Livermore, Alameda County, California. Managed by Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [3] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Only for licensed dogs that belong to Livermore residents; without a current city license, you'll be asked to leave. | [3] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice control | [5] | 2026-10-31 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced. Open sunrise to sunset.) | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Amenities | About 15,000 square feet, Fenced dog run behind the library and picnic area | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Dogs must be licensed and wear a valid license tag. [5]
- Stay in the dog park with your dogs, and keep them under voice control. [5]
- No more than two dogs per person. [5]
- Carry a leash for each dog, and show it if a ranger or officer asks. [5]
- No sick dogs, dogs in heat, or animals other than dogs. [5]
- Children 12 and under must be with an adult. [5]

## Sources

1. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, "May Nissen Park" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.larpd.org/may-nissen-park
   > May Nissen Park 685 Rincon Avenue Livermore, CA 94550 ... The dog park is an approximately 15,000-square-foot fenced dog run located behind the library and picnic area.
2. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, "Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.larpd.org/dog-parks
   > The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has seven (7) dog parks throughout Livermore. Each dog park offers a unique design within an enclosed fenced setting to allow maximum play and off-leash running. Our dog parks are open from sunrise to sunset.
3. City of Livermore, "Off Leash Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://police.livermoreca.gov/about-us/animal-control/off-leash-dog-parks
   > Currently there are seven, off-leash dog parks within the city of Livermore. The Dog Parks are maintained by The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. ... The dog parks are to be used exclusively for licensed dogs that belong to citizens of Livermore. People at the park without a current city license will be asked to leave until they obtain a current city license.
4. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, "Location: the district's map link on its May Nissen Park page" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.larpd.org/may-nissen-park
5. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, "Dog Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.larpd.org/dog-park-rules
   > It shall be unlawful for any person to bring an unlicensed dog(s) into any District dog park. A valid license tag must be worn by the dog(s) at all times. ... any animal that cannot be kept under voice control. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to have more than two (2) dogs in any District dog park at any one (1) time.

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-30. Freshness: fresh.
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