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

# Willow Oaks Dog Park

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

Type: park. Location: Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California. Managed by City of Menlo Park.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Between the playground and the field. Open daily, 7 a.m. to dusk.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Artificial turf, Waste bags, Water fountains for people and dogs | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- Leash your dog entering and leaving the fenced area, and keep a leash in hand at all times. [3]
- Off leash only inside the fenced area, under your control. [3]
- No digging anywhere in the parks. [3]
- Clean up after your dog. [3]
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, with the license on the collar. [3]
- No more than three dogs per owner or handler. [3]
- Not allowed: dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior, dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months. [3]
- No food or glass in the off-leash area; bring your own water bowl. [3]
- Closely supervise children under 14. Never leave a dog unsupervised, and no training classes. [3]
- Report dog bites to the Peninsula Humane Society at 650-340-8200. Breaking the rules violates Menlo Park Municipal Code 9.12.010. [3]

## Sources

1. City of Menlo Park, "Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Willow-Oaks-Park-and-Dog-Park
   > Willow Oaks Dog Park is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. until dusk. The area is fully enclosed with an open, artificial turf area, a dog waste receptacle, waste bags, and water fountains for both humans and dogs.
2. City of Menlo Park, "Location: map point on the city's Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Willow-Oaks-Park-and-Dog-Park
3. City of Menlo Park, "Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park: Dog Park Rules" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://www.menlopark.gov/Parks/Willow-Oaks-Park-and-Dog-Park
   > All dogs must be on leash entering and exiting the fenced area. Dog owners or handlers must have a leash in hand at all times. All dogs must remain within the fenced area when off leash. ... No more than three dogs per owner/handler.

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