---
canonical: https://dogpolicies.com/places/recreation-dog-park/
title: "Recreation Dog Park: dog rules"
license: CC-BY-4.0
attribution: "DogPolicies, dogpolicies.com, CC BY 4.0, verified 2026-10-29"
verified_at: 2026-10-29
review_due: 2026-11-28
freshness: fresh
confirmed_by: none
uid: plc_304j1pr8n9exrcq1
json: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/places/recreation-dog-park.json
---

Recreation Dog Park (Long Beach, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Long Beach, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/recreation-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Recreation Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Managed by City of Long Beach.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; may close Mondays before noon for maintenance.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice control | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Watering stations, Benches and tables, Bags and pooper scoops, Night lighting | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Each dog must be under the control of an adult, and only one dog per adult is allowed. [3]
- Keep your dog in sight and under voice control at all times. [3]
- Pick up after your dog. [3]
- Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed, and wear a collar with current tags; no spiked collars. [3]
- Carry a leash; dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the dog park or zone. [3]
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, food of any kind, and professional trainers giving instruction. [3]
- Bring water for your dog as needed. Supervise children, and keep them from running, shouting or exciting the dogs. [3]
- Owners are legally responsible for injuries their dogs cause. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Long Beach, "Recreation Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/recreation-dog-park/
   > Location: 5201 E. 7th Street Size: 2.0 acres Hours: 6am - 10pm every day. Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance. ... The park has watering stations, and benches and tables throughout. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The park is lighted at night.
2. City of Long Beach, "Location: City of Long Beach GIS "Park_Facilities" layer, center of the RECREATION DOG PARK outline" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://services6.arcgis.com/yCArG7wGXGyWLqav/arcgis/rest/services/Park_Facilities/FeatureServer/0
3. City of Long Beach, "Dog Parks: Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/dog-parks/
   > Each dog must be under the control of an adult. Only one dog per adult is permitted. The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times. ... Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside Dog Park/Zones.

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
Corrections: https://dogpolicies.com/corrections/?place=recreation-dog-park
Record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/recreation-dog-park/ · JSON: https://dogpolicies.com/api/v1/places/recreation-dog-park.json · Methodology: https://dogpolicies.com/methodology/