Dog park · Santa Monica, Westside
Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 1.25 acres
- Open daily, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (weekends from 8:30 a.m.)
- Run by the City of Santa Monica
Room for up to 45 dogs, with separate areas for big and small dogs. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance. Your dog needs a Santa Monica license or a permit.
Rules
Dogs must have a Santa Monica license. Visitors can buy a permit at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter with proof of a license and rabies vaccination from home. Keep your dog on a leash no longer than six feet on the way to and from the park, bring no more than four dogs, pick up after them, and leave food for people and dogs outside. (City of Santa Monica)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location633 Kensington Rd, Santa Monica, CA
- NeighborhoodSanta Monica, Westside
- HoursOpen daily, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (weekends from 8:30 a.m.)
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park
- Urth CafféCaféabout 0.4 mi
- Kafe KCaféabout 0.4 mi
- Dogtown CoffeeCaféabout 0.4 mi
- Sugar PalmRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.6 mi
- Ashland HillPub · dog menuabout 0.6 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- Pacific Street Dog ParkAbout 0.42 acresabout 0.4 mi
- about 0.9 mi
- Westminster Dog ParkSmall-dog area · About 0.8 acresabout 1.3 mi
Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park: frequently asked questions
Is Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park fenced?
Yes. Our sources describe it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?
It is about 1.25 acres.
What are the hours of Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?
It is open daily, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (weekends from 8:30 a.m.).
Where is Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?
Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park is at 633 Kensington Rd, in Santa Monica, Westside. Room for up to 45 dogs, with separate areas for big and small dogs. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. for maintenance. Your dog needs a Santa Monica license or a permit.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn Park?
Yes. The closest on our list is Urth Caffé, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Kafe K (about 0.4 mi) and Dogtown Coffee (about 0.4 mi).
Sources
- City of Santa Monica, Aug 2017
- Santa Monica Daily Press, Dec 2024