47 agencies set the dog rules for the parks, beaches and dog areas on this site: State Parks, the National Park Service, the Forest Service, counties, cities and park districts. Each rule below is the agency's own, linked to the page it is published on, with the date we read it. A place's own page shows which of these applies to it, and anything the place adds.
California
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Rules in every Carson City off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash, your dog must be under voice command and control and within your sight at all times.
- Carry one physical leash for each dog; an e-collar is not a leash.
- Keep your dog leashed at trailheads.
- Dogs 3 months or older must be licensed and current on vaccinations, with the license tag on the collar or harness.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Do not let your dog chase, harass or disturb people, wildlife, livestock or other animals.
- Outside designated off-leash areas, dogs must be leashed in Carson City parks.
Source: Dog Rules and Regulations Policy, No. 2023-1 (approved by the Board of Supervisors March 16, 2023), Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, read October 28, 2026.
City of Alameda
Rules in every Alameda city park (except dog parks and off-leash areas).
- Parks are open from dawn to dusk.
- Dogs must be leashed and under control.
- Clean up after your dog.
Source: Park Hours and Rules, City of Alameda, read October 28, 2026.
City of Anaheim
Rules in every Anaheim dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep each dog under visual and voice control at all times; dogs that do not respond to voice commands are not allowed.
- No more than three dogs per adult, and never leave a dog unattended.
- Carry a leash, and leash your dog going in and out of the dog park.
- Pick up after your dog right away, and carry a bag or other container to do it.
- Dogs need current vaccinations and licenses, and a flat collar with a visible, current county dog tag; no spiked collars.
- Small dog areas are for dogs 25 pounds and under, large dog areas for dogs over 25 pounds.
- Only adults with dogs, and the children they bring, may enter; children under 18 must stay with an adult and must not run, shout or otherwise excite the dogs.
- Bring drinking water for your dog.
- Not allowed: dogs under 4 months, females in heat, dogs with a communicable disease, aggressive or vicious dogs, other animals, food, team sports, skateboards, scooters and bicycles, and dog toys other than Frisbees and small balls.
- Use the dog park only during the hours posted at its entrance.
Source: Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 13.14: Dog Parks, City of Anaheim, read October 29, 2026.
City of Bakersfield
Rules in every Bakersfield dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep your dog on leash until you reach the off-leash area, then within sight and under voice control.
- If your dog becomes unruly or its behavior changes, leash it, regain control and leave the off-leash area.
- Dogs must show a valid license and current vaccinations, including a rabies tag.
- Clean up after your dog and dispose of the waste properly.
- Supervise children closely at all times, and close the gates behind you.
- Never allowed: female dogs in heat, aggressive or sick dogs, dogs under 4 months, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, motorized vehicles, glass containers, food, and pets other than dogs.
- Parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., subject to closure.
Source: Dog Park Rules (PDF), City of Bakersfield, read October 29, 2026.
City of Boulder City
Rules in every Boulder City off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash, a dog must be under voice command and in sight of someone 18 or older at all times. That person must clean up after the dog and is responsible for its behavior and any damage.
- Outside designated off-leash areas, including parks, sidewalks, paths and trails, dogs must be leashed.
- Dogs are never allowed in Hemenway Park, on golf courses, fenced sports fields or courts, the splash pad, playgrounds or at the pool.
- The city requires dogs to be licensed every year, spayed or neutered and current on all vaccines.
Source: Dog Parks/Areas & Leash Laws, City of Boulder City, read October 28, 2026.
City of Burlingame
Rules in every Burlingame dog park and off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs should be licensed and vaccinated.
- Pick up after your dog.
- No more than two dogs per person.
- Leash your dog and keep it under control entering and leaving an off-leash area.
- Fields may close to off-leash use for maintenance or weather; signs are posted.
- Breaking the rules brings a ticket (Burlingame Municipal Code Title 9). Report violations to the Burlingame Police Department at 650-777-4100.
Source: Dogs in Burlingame, City of Burlingame, read October 29, 2026.
City of Corona
Rules in every Corona dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep your dog visible and under voice control; no more than two dogs per person.
- Dogs must be over four months old, licensed and vaccinated, with records you can show on request.
- No sick dogs, dogs in heat, or aggressive dogs, even on leash.
- Children 14 and under need a supervising adult 18 or older and must not excite the dogs.
- Use the dog park only during its posted hours.
- Pick up after your dog right away.
- Quiet a dog that barks excessively; no animals other than dogs.
Source: Corona Municipal Code 6.12.120 and 6.12.130: Dogs running at large; Dogs in parks, City of Corona, read October 30, 2026.
City of Cupertino
Rules in every Cupertino dog park and off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Leash your dog except inside the dog park, or in an off-leash area during its hours (Cupertino Municipal Code 13.04.130).
- Dogs must have current licenses and vaccinations, with the license on a collar the dog is wearing (8.03.050).
- No more than two dogs per person. Handlers must be 16 or older; anyone younger must be with someone 18 or older.
- Stay in control of your dog and never leave it unsupervised; stop bothersome behavior right away.
- Not allowed: dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior, dogs in heat and puppies under 4 months.
- Clean up after your dog, and dispose of trash properly (13.04.140).
- No food or glass; bring your own water bowl.
- Stop your dog from digging and fill any holes.
- Report dog bites to San José Animal Care and Services at 408-794-7297.
Source: Dog Parks: Dog Park and DOLA Rules, City of Cupertino, read October 29, 2026.
City of Fresno
Rules in every Fresno dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs may run off leash if they are well behaved; aggressive behavior is not tolerated.
- No food, for people or dogs.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Dogs over four months old need a dog license (Fresno Municipal Code 10-318(d)).
- The full dog park rules are posted at each park.
Source: Parks, Trails & Facilities: Dog Parks & Licensing, City of Fresno, read October 29, 2026.
City of Henderson
Rules in every Henderson dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dog parks are open 7 a.m. to dusk, or to 10 p.m. where there are lights.
- Leash your dog until you are inside the dog park and again when you leave it. Everywhere else in city parks, dogs must be leashed.
- Dogs must be under voice command and control, with an adult, at all times.
- No more than three dogs per person.
- No food or treats in the dog park.
- Children under 5 are not allowed in the fenced off-leash area, and children under 12 need an adult.
- Clean up after your dog with bags and throw them away; scoopers and rakes are not allowed.
- Remove your dog if it starts acting aggressively.
- Dogs are not allowed on splash pads, except the dogs-only splash pad at the Bark Park.
Source: Dog Parks, City of Henderson, read October 28, 2026.
City of Long Beach
Rules in every Long Beach dog park and dog zone (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Each dog must be under the control of an adult, and only one dog per adult is allowed.
- Keep your dog in sight and under voice control at all times.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed, and wear a collar with current tags; no spiked collars.
- Carry a leash; dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the dog park or zone.
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, food of any kind, and professional trainers giving instruction.
- Bring water for your dog as needed. Supervise children, and keep them from running, shouting or exciting the dogs.
- Owners are legally responsible for injuries their dogs cause.
Source: Dog Parks: Rules, City of Long Beach, read October 29, 2026.
City of Los Altos
Rules in every Los Altos dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only inside the dog park; you may be cited for off-leash activity anywhere else.
- Clean up after your dog right away and use the waste containers (Los Altos Municipal Code 5.08.010).
- Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and wear a collar with ID and license tags (5.12.010).
- Watch and manage your dogs at all times; aggressive dogs may be asked to leave.
- No puppies under 4 months or female dogs in heat.
- No more than three dogs per handler. Children under 14 must be with an adult.
- Keep dogs from digging. Dog treats only; no other food.
Source: Los Altos Dog Parks, City of Los Altos, read October 29, 2026.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Rules in every Los Angeles dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Pick up after your dog right away (Los Angeles Municipal Code 53.49).
- Never leave your dog unattended; unattended dogs are taken to the shelter (53.10 and 53.12).
- 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).
- Leash your dog in the parking area (53.06.2).
- Not allowed: aggressive dogs, puppies under 4 months, dogs with communicable diseases, female dogs in heat, and animals other than dogs.
- No food or treats, alcohol, glass, smoking or grooming, and no bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades.
- Closely supervise small children.
- If a dog bites or is injured, exchange tag information and phone numbers (53.29 and 53.38).
- Commercial activity needs a permit: 818-785-5798.
Source: Dog Parks: Codes and Signs at the Dog Parks, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, read October 29, 2026.
City of Menlo Park
Rules in every Menlo Park dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- 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: Willow Oaks Park and Dog Park: Dog Park Rules, City of Menlo Park, read October 29, 2026.
City of Mountain View
Rules in every Mountain View dog park and off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Leash your dog except in the designated off-leash area during its hours (Mountain View City Code 5.61). Dogs must be leashed in all other public areas.
- No more than two dogs per person in an off-leash area.
- Stay out of areas posted "Field Closed"; the closure covers people and dogs.
- Watch your dog and keep it under voice control at all times. You are responsible for its behavior and any damage.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Report dog bites right away to the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority at 408-764-0344.
Source: Dogs in City Parks, City of Mountain View, read October 29, 2026.
City of Oakland
Rules in every Oakland dog play area and off-leash park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Leash your dog on the way to and from the dog area.
- Stay in the area with your dog, and keep it in sight and under voice control.
- No more than three dogs per person.
- No puppies under 4 months old, dogs in heat or unneutered male dogs.
- Dogs must be licensed, wear tags and have current vaccinations.
- Clean up after your dog right away.
- No spiked or pinch collars, food, smoking or alcohol.
- Children under 12 must be with an adult.
Source: Dog Play Area Regulations, City of Oakland, read October 28, 2026.
City of Oakland
Rules in every Oakland on-leash park (except dog parks and off-leash areas).
- Keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet, attached to a collar or harness and held by a responsible person.
- A dog tied up and left alone for more than 15 minutes counts as at large.
- Pick up after your dog right away and put the waste in a trash can.
- Leash and clean-up violations are infractions: $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second within a year and $500 for a third.
Source: Oakland Municipal Code 6.04.070: Control of dog in public, City of Oakland, read October 29, 2026.
City of Oxnard
Rules in every Oxnard dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs may be off leash inside the city's three dog parks; at other Oxnard parks they must be on a leash.
Source: Parks Division: What parks allow dogs in Oxnard?, City of Oxnard, read October 30, 2026.
City of Palo Alto
Rules in every Palo Alto dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dog parks are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and wear a collar with ID and license tags.
- Leash your dog until it is inside the dog park, and again before you leave.
- Stay inside the fenced area and watch your dogs at all times; remove an aggressive dog at once.
- Pick up after your dog, and closely supervise children.
- No more than three dogs per person. No food or alcohol.
- Where there is a small-dog section, it is for dogs of 25 pounds or less.
- Everywhere else in Palo Alto parks and preserves, dogs must be leashed (Palo Alto Municipal Code 6.16.100), on a leash of 6 feet or less in open space.
Source: City of Palo Alto Dog Parks: Dogs in City Parks Policy, City of Palo Alto, read October 29, 2026.
City of Piedmont
Rules in every Piedmont city park.
- Dogs must be leashed in public.
- With a City of Piedmont off-leash permit, a dog may be off leash in Blair Park and the off-leash areas of Dracena Quarry Park and Piedmont Park, and nowhere else.
- Dog licenses and off-leash permits come from the Piedmont Police Department.
- Clean up after your dog everywhere in the city; bags are free in every city park.
Source: Police Department: Operations, City of Piedmont, read October 29, 2026.
City of Pleasanton
Rules in every Pleasanton dog exercise area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only in the designated dog exercise areas: Muirwood Community Park's, Cubby's Dog Park and any others the city council designates.
- Keep your dog under your control: you know what it's doing, and it comes straight back when called.
- Carry a leash for your dog.
- No more than three dogs per person.
- Pick up after your dog right away.
- No dangerous dogs (any with a known tendency to attack, or that menaces people or animals).
Source: Municipal Code 13.08.080: Dogs in public parks, City of Pleasanton, read October 31, 2026.
City of Reno
Rules in every Reno dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Stay inside the fenced area, in view of your dog, with verbal control at all times.
- Carry a leash at all times, and leash your dog when entering and before leaving the fenced area.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Remove your dog at the first sign of aggression. Female dogs in heat are not allowed.
- Do not let your dog dig holes.
- All dogs must have a current license.
- Keep small children and infants under close supervision.
- Violations can be cited under Washoe County Code chapter 55. Report dog bites to Washoe County Animal Services at 775-353-8900.
Source: Dogs & Dog Parks, City of Reno, read October 28, 2026.
City of Riverside
Rules in every Riverside dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep your dog under voice control.
- No more than two dogs per person.
- Dogs must be over four months old, vaccinated for rabies and wearing a current dog tag.
- Children 12 and under may bring a dog in only with an adult 18 or older.
- Use the dog park only during its posted hours.
- No sick dogs or dogs in heat, and no aggressive dogs, even on leash.
- Quiet your dog if it barks.
- No animals other than dogs.
- Pick up after your dog right away.
Source: Riverside Municipal Code 9.08.020: Dogs permitted; leash requirements; exceptions; conditions, City of Riverside, read October 29, 2026.
City of Roseville
Rules in every Roseville dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Carry a leash, and leash your dog entering and leaving; outside the fenced area dogs must be leashed ($50 to $250 fines).
- Keep your dog under voice control and in sight; no more than two dogs per handler.
- Dogs must be at least 6 months old and wear a current City of Roseville license tag on the collar.
- No sick dogs, dogs in heat, or dogs with fleas or ticks; remove any dog that shows aggression.
- Children under 15 must be supervised by an adult.
- No food, picnics, sports or bicycles; equipment is for play, not professional training.
- Pick up after your dog, and take toys and belongings with you when you leave.
- Park users and handlers assume all risk.
Source: Animal Control: Dog Parks, City of Roseville, read October 30, 2026.
City of Sacramento
Rules in every Sacramento dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs may be off leash only inside the fenced dog park.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Dogs must have a current license, worn on a collar.
- Aggressive dogs are not allowed; remove a dog that turns aggressive or unruly right away.
- At least one owner or handler for every two dogs.
- Children under 14 must be with an adult.
- Female dogs in season are not allowed.
- You use the dog park at your own risk and are responsible for your dog.
Source: Off-Leash Dog Parks: Dog park rules, City of Sacramento, read October 29, 2026.
City of San Bernardino
Rules in every San Bernardino off-leash dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep proper control of your dog, and bring no more than two dogs.
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old, vaccinated for rabies and licensed by the City Animal Control Division.
- No sick, injured or aggressive dogs, and no females in heat.
- Handlers must be at least 13; children under 13 need an adult with them.
- Carry a leash and a bag or other container for waste; your dog must be leashed whenever it is outside the off-leash area.
- Pick up after your dog right away, and quiet or remove a dog that barks.
- No animals other than dogs.
- Use the off-leash area only during the park's regular hours.
Source: San Bernardino Municipal Code 6.08.140: Running at large, City of San Bernardino, read October 29, 2026.
City of San Diego
Rules in every San Diego dog off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep your dog leashed until you are inside the posted boundary of the off-leash area, and keep it inside that boundary.
- Everywhere else in city parks, including trails and canyons, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet.
- Always pick up after your dog.
- Bring a puppy only after it has had all its required vaccinations, and keep your dog's vaccinations current.
- Your dog must wear a current license from the San Diego Humane Society.
Source: Your Dogs and City Parks, City of San Diego, read October 29, 2026.
City of San José
Rules in every San José dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- 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: Dog Parks, City of San José, read October 29, 2026.
City of San Mateo
Rules in every San Mateo dog park and off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs must be leashed everywhere except a designated off-leash area during its hours (San Mateo Municipal Code 8.02.070). Leashed dogs are welcome in the city's other parks.
- No more than three dogs per handler.
- Keep your dog under voice command and watch it at all times; leave aggressive dogs at home.
- Pick up after your dog; bags and trash cans are provided.
- No food or treats.
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. Female dogs in heat are not allowed.
- Closely supervise children under 14, and ask before they approach a dog.
- Off-leash fields close in wet weather.
Source: Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas, City of San Mateo, read October 29, 2026.
City of Santa Monica
Rules in every Santa Monica dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Your dog must be licensed by the City of Santa Monica; non-residents may use only Airport Park's dog park, with a permit tag from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
- Leash your dog on the way to and from the dog park, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- No more than four dogs per person, within each park's posted capacity.
- Visibly carry clean-up materials and pick up after your dog.
- No food, for people or dogs.
- Rules are posted at each entrance; breaking them can bring a citation and fine.
Source: A Guide to Dog Parks in Santa Monica (city blog, August 3, 2017), City of Santa Monica, read October 29, 2026.
City of Santa Rosa
Rules in every Santa Rosa dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Open during posted park hours, weather permitting (Santa Rosa City Code 13-24.030); city parks are open sunrise to sunset.
- Leash your dog entering and leaving (SRCC 7-2.110).
- Pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste right away (SRCC 7-28.010).
- Dogs must have current vaccinations (SRCC 7-12.030); no females in heat (SRCC 7-12.120) and no aggressive dogs.
- No food or treats for people or dogs, no glass (SRCC 13-24.070) and no smoking (SRCC 9-20.060).
- Never leave your dog unattended.
- No children under 10 inside the fenced area.
- No more than three dogs per person, and handlers must be physically able to handle their dogs.
- Owners are legally responsible for their dogs' behavior; use the park at your own risk.
Source: Dog Parks: Dog Park Rules, City of Santa Rosa, read October 30, 2026.
City of Stockton
Rules in every Stockton dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs may be off leash inside the dog park; everywhere else in city parks they must be leashed at all times (Stockton Municipal Code 6.04.120).
- Parks are open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset (Stockton Municipal Code 12.56.020).
Source: Faklis Park: park hours and the city's leash rule, City of Stockton, read October 30, 2026.
City of Vacaville
Rules in every Vacaville off-leash dog area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs over 4 months old must be licensed.
- Stay in the off-leash area and keep control of your dogs at all times; remove a dog at the first sign of aggression.
- No dogs under 4 months, females in heat, or intact males.
- Clean up after your dog right away.
- Children under 16 should be with an adult; children under 9 are not recommended.
- No food of any kind or glass containers.
Source: Dog Parks: Off-Leash Dog Area Rules, City of Vacaville, read October 31, 2026.
City of Ventura
Rules in every Ventura off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only in the designated areas at Arroyo Verde and Camino Real parks, during their posted hours; the areas close on city holidays and during special events.
- Dogs must be licensed and tagged, vaccinated for rabies, and under the voice control of a caretaker 18 or older.
- No sick, in-heat, vicious or aggressive dogs, and none that have bitten a person.
- Stay in the off-leash area with your dog, carry a leash, and leash your dog at the first sign of aggression.
- Pick up after your dog, and fill any holes it digs.
- Dogs only; no obedience classes.
Source: Off-Leash Area brochure: Municipal Code Section 8.050.515, Designated Off-Leash Areas, City of Ventura, read October 30, 2026.
City of Visalia
Rules in every Visalia dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs may be off leash only in the city's two designated off-leash areas; elsewhere in city parks they must be leashed.
Source: FAQs: Can I take my dog into the park (on or off leash)?, City of Visalia, read October 30, 2026.
City of Walnut Creek Open Space Division
Rules in every Walnut Creek open space.
- Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
- Off leash only on trails, and only under voice and sight command: keep your dog in sight and make sure it comes back the moment you call.
- Leash your dog in developed picnic areas, at historic sites, in parking lots and along street parking.
- No dogs in central Lime Ridge south of Ygnacio Valley Road, a protected wildlife habitat area.
- Carry a leash, and pick up your dog's waste and take it out of the open space.
- Don't let your dog chase, harass or harm wildlife or plants.
Source: Open Space: Rules and Regulations, City of Walnut Creek, read October 31, 2026.
Clark County Parks and Recreation
Rules in every Clark County dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- County dog parks are open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Outside the dog park, dogs must be leashed and under control everywhere in a county park. An off-leash dog draws a warning, then a $250 citation; Park Police can cite at once if the dog seems a threat.
- Take the leash off inside the double-gated entry, and carry it with you in the dog park.
- Your dog must wear a collar with ID and rabies tags; no spiked or prong collars.
- Clean up after your dog; bags and trash cans are provided.
- No food or dog treats in the dog park.
- Children under 5 are not allowed in the fenced off-leash area, and children under 12 need an adult.
Source: Dog Park, Clark County Parks and Recreation, read October 28, 2026.
Conejo Recreation and Park District
Rules in every Conejo Recreation and Park District off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- 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.
- 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.
- Carry a leash for your dogs, but don't leash them once inside.
- Keep your dogs within voice command range; unattended dogs may be impounded.
- No more than three dogs per person, and don't split your dogs between the large and small dog sections.
- Dogs must wear a current license and be vaccinated, healthy and parasite-free.
- No female dogs in heat or puppies under five months.
- Remove an aggressive dog immediately; aggressive dogs may be banned.
- Clean up after your dog.
- No food of any kind, smoking, airhorns or bullhorns, dog grooming, or running and jumping.
- Children under 16 need adult supervision; small children must stay within arm's reach of an adult.
Source: Ordinance Manual 2024-1, Section 303: Rules and Regulations for Specific Areas Designated for Off-Leash Dogs, Conejo Recreation and Park District, read October 30, 2026.
Cosumnes Community Services District
Rules in every Cosumnes CSD dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Leash your dog entering and leaving the dog park.
- No aggressive, sick or in-heat dogs, and none under 4 months.
- Dogs must have current vaccinations and licenses.
- No more than 3 dogs per adult unless signs say otherwise; dogs and children under 12 need adult supervision.
- Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste.
- No strollers, bicycles, children's toys or portable pools; no smoking, alcohol, food or dog treats.
- Equipment is for dogs only, and no digging.
- Owners are liable for injuries or damage their dogs cause.
Source: Ordinance No. 15, Section 3.26: Dog Parks, Cosumnes Community Services District, read October 30, 2026.
East Bay Regional Park District
Rules in every East Bay regional park.
- Dogs must be on a leash (6 feet maximum) in parking lots, picnic sites, lawns and other developed areas, within 200 feet of a trailhead or staging area, at posted areas, and wherever grazing animals are present.
- Dogs may be off leash in open space and undeveloped areas, if they stay in view, under voice control and return to the leash when called. Carry a 6-foot leash for each dog.
- No dogs at swimming pools, beaches, wetlands, marshes or designated nature study areas.
- Walking more than three of your own dogs, or walking dogs for a fee, needs a revocable annual district permit.
- Pick up your dog's waste and put it in a trash can or carry it out; never leave bags along a trail.
- Do not leave a dog unattended anywhere in the parks. Dangerous dogs are not allowed.
Source: Dogs, East Bay Regional Park District, read October 28, 2026.
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Rules in every HARD off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only in the district's designated off-leash areas; elsewhere, keep your dog on a leash of 6 feet or less.
- Follow each off-leash area's posted rules and hours, including its dog-size limits.
- Pick up after your dog.
Source: Ordinance No. 001-03, Section 19: Animals, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, read October 30, 2026.
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
Rules in every Livermore Area Recreation and Park District dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Dogs must be licensed and wear a valid license tag.
- Stay in the dog park with your dogs, and keep them under voice control.
- No more than two dogs per person.
- Carry a leash for each dog, and show it if a ranger or officer asks.
- No sick dogs, dogs in heat, or animals other than dogs.
- Children 12 and under must be with an adult.
Source: Dog Park Rules, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, read October 31, 2026.
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District
Rules in every Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District dog park (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only in the district's dog parks and designated off-leash areas, at their set times.
- Keep dogs on a leash of 6 feet or less outside the fence, including between your car and the gate; leash and unleash them in the double-gated holding area.
- Carry a leash, but don't leash dogs inside an enclosed dog park.
- Keep your dogs within voice command range with a leash at hand; unattended dogs will be impounded.
- No more than four dogs per person, and don't split your dogs between the large and small dog sections.
- Dogs must wear a current license and be vaccinated, healthy and parasite-free.
- No dogs under five months, sick, in heat, aggressive or vicious, and none that have bitten a person or dog.
- Remove an aggressive dog immediately, and clean up after your dog.
- No spiked collars, human or dog food, air horns or amplified sound, or dog grooming.
- Children under 16 need adult supervision and must stay within arm's reach.
- Paid dog walkers need district permits.
Source: Ordinance No. 8, Section 235: Dog Park Rules and Regulations, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, read October 30, 2026.
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Rules in every San Francisco dog play area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Off leash only inside the dog play area; leash your dog everywhere else, including the rest of the park (San Francisco Health Code 41.12).
- Stay with your dog; you must be physically present at all times.
- Pick up and remove your dog's waste.
- Control excessive barking and noise, and keep your dog from digging or damaging the area.
- Keep your dog's vaccinations and license current. Every dog over 4 months old needs a license and a rabies vaccination (Health Code 41.15 and 41.18).
- Dog walkers are welcome; limit the dogs in your care to eight.
Source: Dog Play Areas, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, read October 29, 2026.
Santa Clara County Parks
Rules in every Santa Clara County Parks off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- The off-leash area is free, but the park charges a vehicle entry fee. Each area closes one day a week for maintenance; call the park office for the day.
- Outside the off-leash area, keep your dog on a leash of 6 feet or less.
- Handlers must be 16 or older; anyone younger must be with an adult.
- No more than two dogs per person; watch and control them at all times.
- Do not let your dog bother people, other animals or wildlife. Aggressive dogs must leave right away.
- Dogs need a current license and rabies vaccination. Dogs with contagious diseases and dogs in heat are not allowed.
- Clean up after your dog.
- If your dog bites a person or another dog, give your contact information.
Source: Dogs in County Parks, Santa Clara County Parks, read October 29, 2026.
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space
Rules in every Washoe County dog park and off-leash area (dog parks and off-leash areas only).
- Keep your dog on a physical leash entering and leaving the off-leash area; an electronic collar or voice control does not count as a leash.
- No more than three dogs per handler.
- Dogs must have current licenses and vaccination tags.
- Dogs younger than 4 months, and dogs that are ill, injured or in heat, are not allowed.
- Remove your dog at the first sign of aggression.
- Clean up after your dog (Washoe County Code chapter 55); waste bins are provided.
- Do not let your dog dig, and repair any damage.
- Supervise children 12 and under at all times.
Source: Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas, Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, read October 28, 2026.