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Nealon Park Dog Park (Menlo Park, CA): Yes, with restrictions. The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field. Source: City of Menlo Park, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/nealon-park-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Nealon Park Dog Park

**Yes, with restrictions. The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field.**

Type: park. Location: Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California. Managed by City of Menlo Park.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | The fenced field is a dog park only Monday to Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.; the rest of the time it is a softball and baseball field. | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Natural grass, Waste bags, Water fountain for people and dogs | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Leash your dog entering and leaving the fenced area, and keep a leash in hand at all times. [3]
- Off leash only inside the fenced area, under your control. [3]
- No digging anywhere in the parks. [3]
- Clean up after your dog. [3]
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, with the license on the collar. [3]
- No more than three dogs per owner or handler. [3]
- Not allowed: dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior, dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months. [3]
- No food or glass in the off-leash area; bring your own water bowl. [3]
- Closely supervise children under 14. Never leave a dog unsupervised, and no training classes. [3]
- Report dog bites to the Peninsula Humane Society at 650-340-8200. Breaking the rules violates Menlo Park Municipal Code 9.12.010. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Menlo Park, "Nealon Park and Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Nealon-Park
   > Nealon Park Dog Park is open Monday - Friday from 8 - 10 a.m. The dog park field is a dual-use field that functions as a softball and baseball space for groups in the afternoon and a dog park for the 4-legged members of the community in the morning. The space is fully enclosed with a wide-open natural grass area
2. City of Menlo Park, "Location: map point on the city's Nealon Park and Dog Park page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Nealon-Park
3. City of Menlo Park, "Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park: Dog Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Willow-Oaks-Park-and-Dog-Park
   > All dogs must be on leash entering and exiting the fenced area. Dog owners or handlers must have a leash in hand at all times. All dogs must remain within the fenced area when off leash. ... No more than three dogs per owner/handler.

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