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1. Irvine Central Bark Dog Park – City of Irvine
Let your pooch really stretch his legs in this three-acre, open field, off-leash play park. A separate area is fenced off for small and elderly dogs so they can still get out and enjoy the sun. In operation since 2000, the facility is lighted, provides a watering area for dogs, poop bags and has covered seating for dog parents. The park is closed every Wednesday for maintenance, which helps ensure a clean, healthy environment for people and pets. Bark Dog Park is located off of Oak Canyon Road near Valley Oak Drive.
6405 Oak Canyon Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
949-724-6833
Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m daily except Wednesdays
Yelp: 4 Stars, 263 Reviews
2. Laguna Beach Dog Park – Laguna Beach
Featuring more than two acres of fun, this grass covered park sits between the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Wilderness Park. It’s a busy place, with hundreds of dogs coming each week to run and play in this off-leash area. The park opened in 1992 and is operated by the City of Laguna Beach. Park features include a separate fenced area for small dogs, water fountains in the large dog and small dog areas, shade trees throughout the park and benches for dog parents. Since the park is close to two wilderness areas, it’s wise to keep an eye out for stray wildlife. The founders of the park, the Friends of Laguna Beach Dog Park, may be reached by email for comments or issues at admin@lagunabeachdogpark.com.
20672 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily except Wednesdays
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 76 Reviews
3. La Palma Dog Park – Anaheim
The La Palma Dog Park is located next to  La Palma Park at the corner of La Palma Avenue and Anaheim Blvd. The family-friendly location is home to the Glover Football Stadium, the Dee Fee Baseball Field and the Martin Recreation Center. Locals often come to spend the day, catch a game, have a picnic and let their dogs stretch their legs in the off-leash park. The dog park is divided into small and large dog areas, has plenty of trees, watering areas, benches and off-street parking. Poop bags and disposal cans are available. The dog park is only about three miles from the Disneyland resort area so it attracts vacationers as well as locals.
1151 N Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92801
714-765-5191
Open 12 p.m until 10:30 pm on Monday and from 5 a.m to 10:30 p.m the rest of the week
Yelp: 4 Stars, 50 Reviews
4. Huntington Dog Beach – Huntington Beach
Huntington Dog Beach is one of those rare finds where dogs may run off-leash, play around on the sand and splash about in the Pacific Ocean. You might find seasoned beach dogs even climbing on surfboards for rides or playing Frisbee on the sand. It’s also a great place to teach your dog to swim. Not all dogs immediately take to water and the gentle surf near the sand is the perfect introduction. Keep an eye on your pooch so he doesn’t get out too far. Dogs must be well behaved and respond to their owners when called. Poop bags and disposal bins are available. Two pay-as-you-go parking lots are available between Seapoint and Goldenwest Streets. The machines take Visa and MasterCard as well as paper money and coins.
100 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-841-8644
Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 721 Reviews
5. Arbor Dog Park – Los Alamitos
Arbor Dog Park is 2.2 acres of open green space on the edge of the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Los Alamitos. The fenced off area has water fountains, benches and provided poop bags for those that forgot their own. It’s all one big play area for large and small dogs, so having well behaved pooches is a must. This is also a smoke-free dog park, with owners not allowed to light up within 20 feet of the dog park fence. Arbor Dog Park is quieter and more laid back that some Orange County venues. The park was built by the City of Seal Beach, but is totally maintained by volunteers and donations. Every year the Wags to Riches Fundraiser is held at the dog park, usually at the end of March. Pick up a flashy t-shirt, buy some sweet treats or even take your pet to a low cost vaccination clinic. It’s a great way to get to know the neighbors
4665 Lampson Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90721
Open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. the rest of the week
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 171 Reviews
2 Point Highlight
Huntington Dog Beach is a rare find, allowing dogs to run off-leash, play around on the sand and splash about in the Pacific Ocean.
The La Palma Dog Park is located next to La Palma Park, a family friendly area that’s home to the Glover Football Stadium, the Dee Fee Baseball Field and the Martin Recreation Center.
