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Q: Are dogs allowed at Willow Oaks Dog Park?

Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Verified 2026-10-29 from City of Menlo Park.

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Are dogs allowed at Willow Oaks Dog Park?

Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.

Verified October 29, 2026 from City of Menlo Park.

Leash: Off leash allowed

403.9 On US-101 at mile 403.9, 0.6 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

Rules

Dog rules with source and verified date
Rule	Value	Source	Verified
Dogs allowed	YesBetween the playground and the field. Open daily, 7 a.m. to dusk.	[1] City of Menlo Park	October 29, 2026
Leash	Off leash allowedagency-wide rule	[3] City of Menlo Park	October 29, 2026
Dog park on site	YesFenced.	[1] City of Menlo Park	October 29, 2026
Amenities	Artificial turf, Waste bags, Water fountains for people and dogs	[1] City of Menlo Park	October 29, 2026

Rules in every Menlo Park dog park

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

Source: [3] City of Menlo Park, checked October 29, 2026

Location

490 Willow Road, Menlo Park, 94025 · San Mateo County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Menlo Park. Official page

Sources

Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park (menlopark.gov), City of Menlo Park. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
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.
Location: map point on the city's Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park page (menlopark.gov), City of Menlo Park. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park: Dog Park Rules (menlopark.gov), City of Menlo Park. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
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.

First verified October 29, 2026; re-check due November 28, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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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).

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