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Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area (Thousand Oaks, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: Conejo Recreation and Park District, checked 2026-10-30. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/walnut-grove-park-off-leash-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area

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

Type: park. Location: Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California. Managed by Conejo Recreation and Park District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (In Walnut Grove Park; the park is open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced, with a double-gated entry.) | [4] | 2026-10-30 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Amenities | No grass; natural earth surface | [2] | 2026-10-30 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Off-leash areas are open 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and may close for special events or at the district's discretion. [4]
- Leash dogs (6 feet or shorter) outside the fence, including between your car and the gate; leash and unleash them in the double-gated holding area. [4]
- Carry a leash for your dogs, but don't leash them once inside. [4]
- Keep your dogs within voice command range; unattended dogs may be impounded. [4]
- No more than three dogs per person, and don't split your dogs between the large and small dog sections. [4]
- Dogs must wear a current license and be vaccinated, healthy and parasite-free. [4]
- No female dogs in heat or puppies under five months. [4]
- Remove an aggressive dog immediately; aggressive dogs may be banned. [4]
- Clean up after your dog. [4]
- No food of any kind, smoking, airhorns or bullhorns, dog grooming, or running and jumping. [4]
- Children under 16 need adult supervision; small children must stay within arm's reach of an adult. [4]

## Sources

1. Conejo Recreation and Park District, "Walnut Grove Park" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.crpd.org/walnut-grove-park
   > Walnut Grove Park 400 Windtree Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 ... The park is open daily from 7:00am – 10:00pm. ... 4 Benches (One in off-leash area) 3 Drinking Fountains (One in off-leash area) ... 1 Off-Leash Area
2. Conejo Recreation and Park District, "Conejo Creek Dog Park & Off-Leash Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.crpd.org/conejo-creek-dog-park-off-leash-areas
   > In addition to the Conejo Creek Dog Park, there are three off-leash areas in the Conejo Valley. These off-leash areas do not have grass as they are located in the District's drought response target areas. They will become compacted natural earth surfacing over time.
3. County of Ventura, "Location: Ventura County Master Address Points, point for 400 WINDTREE AVE, Thousand Oaks (the center of the park's parcel)" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://maps.ventura.org/arcgis/rest/services/DataDownloads/Address/FeatureServer/0
4. Conejo Recreation and Park District, "Ordinance Manual 2024-1, Section 303: Rules and Regulations for Specific Areas Designated for Off-Leash Dogs" (government, checked 2026-10-30): https://www.crpd.org/files/70d300d0f/Final+Ordinance+Manual+2024-1.pdf
   > Hours of operation are 7:00 am to 8:30 pm. ... Dogs are to be kept on a leash (not exceeding 6') when OUTSIDE the Off-Leash Areas fence at all times. ... All dog owners must carry a leash, but no dogs shall be leashed once inside the park. ... A person may have no more than three dogs inside the Off-Leash Areas.

Verified October 30, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-29. Freshness: fresh.
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