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Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto) (Palo Alto, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. Source: City of Palo Alto, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/pearson-arastradero-preserve-palo-alto/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Palo Alto)

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times.**

Type: park. Location: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. Managed by City of Palo Alto.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions (On leash and under physical control at all times.) | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of Palo Alto, "Pearson-Arastradero Preserve: preserve rules" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve
   > Dogs are required to be on leash and under physical control at all times.
2. City of Palo Alto, "Location: map point on the City of Palo Alto Pearson-Arastradero Preserve page" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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