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title: "University Dog Park: dog rules"
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University Dog Park (Bakersfield, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Bakersfield, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/university-dog-park-bakersfield/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# University Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Managed by City of Bakersfield.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice control | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog on leash until you reach the off-leash area, then within sight and under voice control. [3]
- If your dog becomes unruly or its behavior changes, leash it, regain control and leave the off-leash area. [3]
- Dogs must show a valid license and current vaccinations, including a rabies tag. [3]
- Clean up after your dog and dispose of the waste properly. [3]
- Supervise children closely at all times, and close the gates behind you. [3]
- Never allowed: female dogs in heat, aggressive or sick dogs, dogs under 4 months, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, motorized vehicles, glass containers, food, and pets other than dogs. [3]
- Parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., subject to closure. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Bakersfield, "Off-Leash Dog Parks (PDF)" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/asset/0b3a10fd-5b32-42b5-9d01-2fe1aefabf47
   > OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS ... University Dog Park (East Bakersfield) 4301 University Avenue ... Keep your dog on a leash until you reach the off-leash area and keep your dog within sight and under voice control.
2. City of Bakersfield, "Location: center of the University Park dog park in the city's Park Facilities GIS layer" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://gis.bakersfieldcity.us/webmaps/rest/services/General/ParksAndRecreation/MapServer/5
3. City of Bakersfield, "Dog Park Rules (PDF)" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/ca-bakersfield/3f5bf6b0-c612-4a23-a9b8-035d00453498
   > PROHIBITED FROM THE PARK AT ALL TIMES: Female dogs in heat Agressive dogs Sick dogs Dogs under 4 months of age ... Keep your dog on leash until you reach the off-leash area and keep your dog within sight and under voice control. ... Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly. ... Parks are open from 5:00am to 10:00pm, subject to closure.

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
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