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title: "Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland: dog rules"
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Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland (Hayward, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, checked 2026-10-30. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/old-creek-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [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 | Large-dog run (over 32 pounds), Small-dog run (32 pounds and under) | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Off leash only in the district's designated off-leash areas; elsewhere, keep your dog on a leash of 6 feet or less. [3]
- Follow each off-leash area's posted rules and hours, including its dog-size limits. [3]
- Pick up after your dog. [3]

## Sources

1. Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, "Old Creek Dog Park of Cherryland" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.haywardrec.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/old-creek-dog-park-of-cherryland-136
   > Come see our beautiful off-leash dog park! We have two dog runs: A large dog run for dogs over 32 pounds and a small dog run for dogs up to 32 pounds.
2. Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, "Location: map point on the district's Old Creek Dog Park facility page" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.haywardrec.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/old-creek-dog-park-of-cherryland-136
3. Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, "Ordinance No. 001-03, Section 19: Animals" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.haywardrec.org/DocumentCenter/View/10386/Park-Ordinance-and-Regulations
   > on a leash or a device no more than 6 feet in length and under the complete control of the pets’ owner or person in possession of the pet, except when in District designated off-leash areas. All animal waste must be picked up ... Users of District designated off-leash areas must comply with all posted rules and hours

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