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Sheffield Reservoir Open Space (Santa Barbara)

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Are dogs allowed at Sheffield Reservoir Open Space (Santa Barbara)?

Yes, on leash.

Verified November 1, 2026 from City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation.

Leash
Required
Official restrictions
Clean up after your dog. The city says waste bags (mutt mitts) are available in selected…

95.9 On US-101 at mile 95.9, 2 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

150.1 On Highway 1 at mile 150.1, 2 mi off US-101. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsClean up after your dog. The city says waste bags (mutt mitts) are available in selected parks.[3] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[1] City of Santa Barbara Parks and RecreationNovember 1, 2026

Rules to know

Source: [2] City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, checked November 1, 2026

Location

530 Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, 93103 · Santa Barbara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Official page

Sources

  1. Sheffield Reservoir Open Space (sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov), City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs On-Leash
  2. Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct (sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov), City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs are allowed off-leash in marked areas including: west of steps at Shoreline Park’s beach, beaches at Thousand Steps and Mesa Lane Steps, and the MacKenzie Park Off-Leash Dog Area.
  3. Park Use Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct (sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov), City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Always clean-up after your dog! Mutt mitts are available in selected parks.
  4. Location: Census Geocoder match for 530 MOUNTAIN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93103 (geocoding.geo.census.gov), U.S. Census Bureau. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Sheffield Reservoir Open Space (Santa Barbara) (Santa Barbara, CA): Yes, on leash. Source: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/sheffield-reservoir-open-space-santa-barbara/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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