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University Terrace Park 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/university-terrace-park-dog-park-santa-cruz/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# University Terrace Park Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. Managed by City of Santa Cruz.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Two fenced areas, one for all dogs and a separate one for smaller dogs; off leash from sunrise to sunset. | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Keep your dog in full control at all times; control must be immediate. [2]
- You are financially responsible for any damage your dog causes to public property. [2]
- Clean up after your dog and carry waste removal devices at all times. [2]

## Sources

1. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > University Terrace Park Two off-leash dog park areas: one for all dogs and a separate park for smaller dogs. Both areas are fenced and off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The designated off-leash area is located at the second entrance at Nobel Drive and Meder Street.
2. City of Santa Cruz, "Dog Off Leash Areas: Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Beaches-Open-Spaces/Dog-Off-Leash-Areas
   > 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.

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-30. Freshness: fresh.
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