Even our four-legged friends need an area to roam, jump, play and socialize. Here is a list of off-leash dog parks in Sacramento.
But before rushing off to these parks, here are some rules to abide by.
- Dogs must remain on the leash at all times and can only be off the leash when in the designated fensed areas.
- Dog owners and handlers must clean up after their dog(s).
- All dogs must have in their possession – on their collar, of course – a current license.
- No aggressive dogs are allowed in the designated off leash areas. Any dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior will be removed from the area.
- Adults must supervise children who are younger than 14 years old.
- Female dogs in season are not allowed in these areas.
- Glass containers, alcohol and food are not permitted.
- The City of Sacramento reserves the right to close down these facilities for repairs and/or maintenance.
Bannon Creek Park
Address: Bannon Creek Park, Bannon Creek Drive off Azevedo Drive, near West El Camino, Sacramento
Neighborhood: South Natomas
Park Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, benches, and doggie drinking fountain are available. Park is 0.6 acres.
Granite Park
Address: Granite Regional Park, 8200 Ramona Ave., Sacramento
Neighborhood: East Sacramento
Park Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, lights, doggie drinking fountain, and turf are available. Park is 2 acres.
Howe About Dogs Park
Address: 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento
Neighborhood: Arden
Park Info: Maintained by the Fulton - El Camino Recreation and Park District. Grass and trees.
Partner Park
Address: Behind Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Neighborhood: Land Park
Park Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, bench and lights are available. Park is 2.5 acres.
Tanzanite Community Park
Address: Tanzanite Community Park, 2220 Tanzanite Way, Sacramento
Neighborhood: North Natomas
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, benches, doggie drinking fountain, trees, and turf are available. Park is 2 acres.
The following parks are upcoming parks and will open in the near future.
Jacinto Creek Park – Dog Park
Address: 8600 West Stockton Blvd., Sacramento
Neighborhood: South Sacramento
Park Hours: Scheduled to open in 2008
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, benches, doggie drinking fountain, turf and decomposed granite, trees and obstacle course are planned. Park is 2 acres.
North Sacramento Community Dog Park
Address: Near Royal Oaks Drive and Leisure Lane, Sacramento
Neighborhood: North Sacramento
Park Hours: Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2008
Park Info: The concept of this park is in the planning stages. For more information, contact Gary Hyden, supervising landscape architect and project manager, at (916) 808-1949 or e-mail him at ghyden@cityofsacramento.org.
Regency Community Park – Dog Park
Address: 5500 Honor Parkway, Sacramento
Neighborhood: North Natomas
Park Hours: Scheduled to open in 2008
Park Info: Dog waste bag dispensers, benches, doggie drinking fountain, turf and decomposed granite, and trees are planned. Park is 2 acres.