Dog Parks in Los Angeles

73 off-leash dog parks in Los Angeles and the cities around it, in 51 neighborhoods and towns: 12 in Long Beach, 11 on the Westside, 7 in the Valley, 15 in the San Gabriel Valley and the rest from Downtown to Santa Clarita. 46 are fenced and 52 have a separate area for small dogs. Tap a dog park for its hours, size, rules and the dog-friendly cafés nearby.

73 dog parks51 neighborhoods52 small-dog areasUpdated October 2026

Long Beach

12 dog parks · See Long Beach

Santa Monica

Westside · 4 dog parks · See Santa Monica

Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Valley · 3 dog parks · See Santa Clarita

Calabasas

The Valley · 2 dog parks

Claremont

San Gabriel Valley · 2 dog parks

Manhattan, Hermosa & Redondo Beach

South Bay · 2 dog parks

Pasadena

San Gabriel Valley · 2 dog parks

Rancho Palos Verdes

South Bay · 2 dog parks

West Hollywood

Central LA · 2 dog parks

Arcadia

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Arts District & Little Tokyo

Downtown · 1 dog park

Bellflower

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Beverly Hills

Westside · 1 dog park

Brentwood

Westside · 1 dog park

Covina

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Culver City

Westside · 1 dog park

Diamond Bar

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Downey

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Downtown LA

Downtown · 1 dog park

Eagle Rock

Eastside · 1 dog park

El Monte

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

El Segundo

South Bay · 1 dog park

Encino & Van Nuys

The Valley · 1 dog park

Glendale

The Valley · 1 dog park

Glendora

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Hawthorne

South Bay · 1 dog park

Highland Park

Eastside · 1 dog park

Hollywood

Central LA · 1 dog park

Lakewood

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Lancaster

Antelope Valley · 1 dog park

Los Feliz & East Hollywood

Eastside · 1 dog park

Malibu

Westside · 1 dog park

Marina del Rey & Playa Vista

Westside · 1 dog park

Montebello

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

North Hollywood & Valley Village

The Valley · 1 dog park

Pico Rivera

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Rosemead

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Rowland Heights

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

San Dimas

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Sierra Madre

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Signal Hill

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Silver Lake

Eastside · 1 dog park

South Gate

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

South LA

1 dog park

South Pasadena

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Studio City

The Valley · 1 dog park

Venice

Westside · 1 dog park

West Covina

San Gabriel Valley · 1 dog park

Westlake Village

The Valley · 1 dog park

Westwood & Century City

Westside · 1 dog park

Whittier

Gateway Cities · 1 dog park

Dog parks, neighborhood by neighborhood

Who runs the dog parks

There is no single list of dog parks in Los Angeles County. The City of Los Angeles has its own off-leash dog parks, such as Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park, Laurel Canyon Dog Park, Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park, Griffith Park Dog Park and more (LA Recreation and Parks). Cities like Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and Long Beach run their own, and LA County runs a few in its regional parks. That is why the rules, hours and license requirements differ from park to park. Each dog park page shows the rules from the agency that runs it.

Most City of LA dog parks close one morning a week for cleaning, and the day differs from park to park. The note on each park says when.

Licenses and registration

Every dog park on our list expects a licensed, vaccinated dog. A few go further: Santa Monica's parks need a Santa Monica license or a visitor permit from the city's animal shelter (City of Santa Monica), Alice's Dog Park in Pasadena needs a Pasadena license, and the Beverly Hills Community Dog Park is only for dogs registered with the city.

Parks with a small-dog area

52 dog parks on our list have a separate area for small dogs, among them Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park, Laurel Canyon Dog Park, Redondo Beach Dog Park, Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park, Alice's Dog Park at Viña Vieja Park, Dali's Dog Park at Schabarum Regional Park, Home Run Dog Park, Griffith Park Dog Park, Crescenta Valley Dog Park, El Dorado Park Dog Park and more. The filter at the top of the list shows all of them.

The dog beach

Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach is a stretch of sand where dogs can be off leash and run into the ocean, open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine). It is not fully fenced, so keep your dog on a leash until you are inside the dog zone.

Leash rules in Los Angeles

Inside a dog park your dog can run off leash. In the City of Los Angeles your dog has to be on a leash in public everywhere else, except in your own fenced yard (LA Animal Services tips, Larchmont Buzz). In LA County parks and on county trails, the leash can be no longer than six feet (LA County Parks). Runyon Canyon is different from the fenced dog parks: dogs can be off leash only in its signed areas.

Hot days

LA summers are hot, and many dog parks have little shade. Go early in the morning or in the evening, bring water, and check the ground before your dog runs on it. Some parks, like Rancho Palos Verdes' Eastview Park and the Whittier Dog Park, close during and after rain.

After the park, find a dog-friendly café or a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio.

Frequently asked questions

How many dog parks are there in Los Angeles?

Our list has 73 off-leash dog parks in Los Angeles and nearby cities, sorted by neighborhood. Each one links to its sources.

Which dog parks in LA are lit at night?

The Boneyard Dog Park, Fletcher "Fetch" Dog Park, K-9 Corner Dog Park, Recreation Dog Park, and Grand Park Dog Run. The others close at dusk or at a set time in the evening.

Is there a dog beach in Los Angeles?

Yes. Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach is an off-leash dog beach on the sand, open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Can my dog be off leash in LA parks?

Only in a dog park or an area that is signed for it. Everywhere else in the City of Los Angeles, keep your dog on a leash.

Do I need a license to use a dog park in LA?

Your dog should be licensed and vaccinated for every dog park. Santa Monica and Pasadena ask for a local license, Santa Monica sells permits to visitors, and Beverly Hills only lets in dogs registered with the city.