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Pacheco Dog Park
Park · Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County · California
Are dogs allowed at Pacheco Dog Park?
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
- Official restrictions
- Completely fenced; off leash from sunrise to sunset.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] City of Santa Cruz | October 31, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Completely fenced; off leash from sunrise to sunset. | [1] City of Santa Cruz | October 31, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] City of Santa Cruz | October 31, 2026 |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] City of Santa Cruz | October 31, 2026 |
Rules to know
- Keep your dog in full control at all times; control must be immediate.
- You are financially responsible for any damage your dog causes to public property.
- Clean up after your dog and carry waste removal devices at all times.
Source: [2] City of Santa Cruz, checked October 31, 2026
Location
Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County · California
Managed by City of Santa Cruz. Official page
Sources
- Dog Off Leash Areas (santacruzca.gov), City of Santa Cruz. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.
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.
- Dog Off Leash Areas: Rules (santacruzca.gov), City of Santa Cruz. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.
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.
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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).
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