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title: "Northwest Community Park Dog Park: dog rules"
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Northwest Community Park Dog Park (Santa Rosa, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Santa Rosa, checked 2026-10-30. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/northwest-community-park-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Northwest Community Park Dog Park

**Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.**

Type: park. Location: Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Managed by City of Santa Rosa.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Parking closest to the dog area is off Marlow Road.) | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Amenities | Fenced 0.5-acre area, Lawn and wood chips, Water, Small and large dog areas, Restrooms | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Open during posted park hours, weather permitting (Santa Rosa City Code 13-24.030); city parks are open sunrise to sunset. [3]
- Leash your dog entering and leaving (SRCC 7-2.110). [3]
- Pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste right away (SRCC 7-28.010). [3]
- Dogs must have current vaccinations (SRCC 7-12.030); no females in heat (SRCC 7-12.120) and no aggressive dogs. [3]
- No food or treats for people or dogs, no glass (SRCC 13-24.070) and no smoking (SRCC 9-20.060). [3]
- Never leave your dog unattended. [3]
- No children under 10 inside the fenced area. [3]
- No more than three dogs per person, and handlers must be physically able to handle their dogs. [3]
- Owners are legally responsible for their dogs' behavior; use the park at your own risk. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Santa Rosa, "Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.srcity.org/1020/Dog-Parks
   > Several Santa Rosa Parks feature large safe, enclosed dog park areas where dogs are allowed to run off leash. ... Northwest Community Park | 2880 W. Steele Lane Parking closest to the dog area is located off Marlow Road. | 0.5-acre fenced lawn and wood chip area, water, small and large dog area and bathrooms.
2. City of Santa Rosa, "Location: map point on the city's Northwest Community Park facility page" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.srcity.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Northwest-Community-Park-77
3. City of Santa Rosa, "Dog Parks: Dog Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.srcity.org/1020/Dog-Parks
   > Dog Park is open during posted park hours, weather permitting (Santa Rosa City Code 13-24.030) Enter and leave with your dog(s) on leash (SRCC 7-2.110) ... No children under 10-years- old inside fenced area ... Limit of three dogs per person at one time

Verified October 30, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-29. Freshness: fresh.
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