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Watson Dog Park
Park · San Jose · Santa Clara County · California
Are dogs allowed at Watson Dog Park?
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
386.4 On US-101 at mile 386.4, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | YesIn Watson Park. | [1] City of San José | October 29, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowedagency-wide rule | [3] City of San José | October 29, 2026 |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] City of San José | October 29, 2026 |
Rules in every San José dog park
- Stay with your dog at all times.
- No more than two dogs per person.
- Children may come in only with a guardian.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Dogs must wear proof of a license and be vaccinated.
- Dogs in heat are not allowed, and a dog that behaves badly or aggressively must leave (San José Municipal Code 13.44.020).
Source: [3] City of San José, checked October 29, 2026
Location
East Jackson Street and 22nd Street, San Jose, 95116 · Santa Clara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by City of San José. Official page
Sources
- Dog Parks (sanjoseca.gov), City of San José. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Watson Dog Park located within Watson Park at East Jackson and 22nd Street.
- Location: City of San José GIS "Park Amenities and Sports Fields" layer, center of the Watson Dog Park dog area (geo.sanjoseca.gov), City of San José. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
- Dog Parks (sanjoseca.gov), City of San José. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Dogs must be accompanied at all times ... No more than two dogs per person are allowed at one time ... All dogs must wear proof of license and have proper vaccinations ... Dogs exhibiting bad or aggressive behavior will be required to leave the park ... San Jose Code 13.44.020 ... OTHER OFF LEASH LOCATIONS
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Watson Dog Park (San Jose, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of San José, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/watson-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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