Dog park · Long Beach
Gayle Carter Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 0.7 acres
- Seating for owners
- Open daily, dawn to dusk
- Run by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Formerly the Uptown Dog Park at Scherer Park, renamed in 2019. Double gate and a drinking fountain.
Rules
Long Beach's dog parks are not supervised, and you use them at your own risk. Dogs must be over four months old, vaccinated, licensed and wear a collar with current tags, and stay in sight and under voice control of an adult. Keep your dog on a leash outside the dog park or dog zone. Aggressive dogs, females in heat, spiked collars, food and professional trainers are not allowed, and children must be supervised. (Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location4600 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- NeighborhoodLong Beach
- HoursOpen daily, dawn to dusk
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Gayle Carter Dog Park
- Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer GardenRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- about 1.0 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- Jackson Dog ParkAbout 0.14 acresabout 1.2 mi
Gayle Carter Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Gayle Carter Dog Park fenced?
Yes. Our sources describe it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Gayle Carter Dog Park?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Gayle Carter Dog Park?
It is about 0.7 acres.
What are the hours of Gayle Carter Dog Park?
It is open daily, dawn to dusk.
Where is Gayle Carter Dog Park?
Gayle Carter Dog Park is at 4600 Long Beach Blvd, in Long Beach. Formerly the Uptown Dog Park at Scherer Park, renamed in 2019. Double gate and a drinking fountain.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Gayle Carter Dog Park?
Yes. The closest on our list is Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden, about 0.8 mi away, followed by Cassidy's Corner Cafe (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
- Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine, undated, read Oct 2026
- Long Beach Post, May 2019
- Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine, undated, read Oct 2026