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title: "Westminster Dog Park: dog rules"
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Westminster Dog Park (Los Angeles, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/westminster-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Westminster Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Managed by City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Open daily, sunrise to sunset; closed Tuesdays from 6 to 10 a.m. for maintenance.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Pick up after your dog right away (Los Angeles Municipal Code 53.49). [3]
- Never leave your dog unattended; unattended dogs are taken to the shelter (53.10 and 53.12). [3]
- Dogs over 4 months old must be vaccinated, licensed and spayed or neutered, and wear a collar and tags (53.21, 53.28 and 53.15.2). [3]
- Leash your dog in the parking area (53.06.2). [3]
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, puppies under 4 months, dogs with communicable diseases, female dogs in heat, and animals other than dogs. [3]
- No food or treats, alcohol, glass, smoking or grooming, and no bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades. [3]
- Closely supervise small children. [3]
- If a dog bites or is injured, exchange tag information and phone numbers (53.29 and 53.38). [3]
- Commercial activity needs a permit: 818-785-5798. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, "Westminster Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/dogpark/westminster
   > Address 1234 Pacific Avenue Venice, CA 90291 ... Hours of Operation Dog Park is open each day Sunrise to Sunset. Dog Park closes every Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for regular maintenance
2. City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, "Location: map point on Recreation and Parks' Dog Parks page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/dogparks
3. City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, "Dog Parks: Codes and Signs at the Dog Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/dogparks
   > 1. Dog defecation is to be immediately removed by owner (LAMC 53.49). ... 4. Dogs must not be unattended. (LAMC 53.10 and 53.12) any dogs left unattended will be taken to the shelter. ... 7. All dogs over the age of four months shall be fully vaccinated and licensed (LAMC 53.21, 53.51 and LAMC 53.28). ... 10. Dogs must be leashed at all times in the parking area (LAMC 53.06.2).

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
Corrections: https://dogpolicies.com/corrections/?place=westminster-dog-park
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