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

# Valley Oak Dog Park

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced, with a double gate.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Separate small-dog (0.54 acre) and large-dog (2 acre) parks, Turf, Benches and tables, Dog drinking fountains | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Dogs may be off leash only inside the fenced dog park. [3]
- Clean up after your dog. [3]
- Dogs must have a current license, worn on a collar. [3]
- Aggressive dogs are not allowed; remove a dog that turns aggressive or unruly right away. [3]
- At least one owner or handler for every two dogs. [3]
- Children under 14 must be with an adult. [3]
- Female dogs in season are not allowed. [3]
- You use the dog park at your own risk and are responsible for your dog. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Sacramento, "Off-Leash Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce/parks/specialty-parks/dog-parks
   > All department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment dog parks are fenced, with a double-gate system for safety. ... Valley Oak Dog Park ... The small dog park is 0.54 acres, and the large dog park is 2.0 acres. Both dog parks contain turf areas, benches, tables and dog drinking fountains.
2. City of Sacramento, "Location: the city's map link for Valley Oak on its Off-Leash Dog Parks page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce/parks/specialty-parks/dog-parks
3. City of Sacramento, "Off-Leash Dog Parks: Dog park rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce/parks/specialty-parks/dog-parks
   > Dogs may be off a leash only within the designated fenced area. Owners/handlers must clean up after their dogs. Dogs must have a current license, license must be on dogs' collar, the collar must be on the dog. ... For every two dogs brought to the park, there must be at least one owner/handler.

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