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title: "Pacheco Dog Park: dog rules"
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Pacheco Dog Park (Santa Cruz, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Santa Cruz, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/pacheco-dog-park-santa-cruz/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Pacheco Dog Park

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Completely fenced; off leash from sunrise to sunset. | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog in full control at all times; control must be immediate. [2]
- You are financially responsible for any damage your dog causes to public property. [2]
- Clean up after your dog and carry waste removal devices at all times. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > Pacheco Dog Park This area is completely fenced and the off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at Pacheco Avenue and Prospect Heights.
2. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas: Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > Dog owners must be in full control of their dogs at all times. Control must be immediate. Dog owners are financially responsible for any damage caused by their dog to public property. SCMC 8.14.200.2 Dog owners must clean up all of their dog's defecation and must carry dog defecation removal devices at all times.

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