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Memorial Park (Albany, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and never in Section A, the ball field, or inside a play structure area. Source: City of Albany, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/memorial-park-albany/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Memorial Park

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and never in Section A, the ball field, or inside a play structure area.**

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are allowed in Section B from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, and never in Section A, the ball field, or inside a play structure area. | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [2] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Not stated by the source | | | unstated |

## Rules to know

- On public property, a dog must be under proper control and supervised by a capable person (Albany Municipal Code 10-4.2). [1]
- The city closes its sports fields, Section B included, for part of each winter to rest the grass, and Section B may close for longer in fall and spring. Field status line: 510-559-7219. [1]

## Sources

1. City of Albany, "Dogs in Albany Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.albanyca.gov/Residents/Parks-Open-Space/Dogs-in-Albany-Parks
   > December 2013, the Albany City Council voted to allow dogs in Section B at Memorial Park from 11:00am to 8:00pm seven days per week. Dogs are not allowed in Section A at Memorial Park ball field at any time. ... The City of Albany closes its sports fields annually to give the grass time to "rest" and rejuvenate. ... Section B could be closed for extended periods in the Fall and Spring.
2. City of Albany, "Memorial Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.albanyca.gov/Parks/Memorial-Park
   > Features ... Dog Park ... Park Hours 7am - 9pm (April 1 - October 31) 7am - 8pm (November 1 - March 31)
3. City of Albany, "Location: map point on the city's Memorial Park page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.albanyca.gov/Parks/Memorial-Park

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