Dog park · Venice, Westside
Westminster Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Separate area for small dogs
- Size: about 0.8 acres
- Surface: dirt and wood chips
- Open daily, sunrise to sunset
- Run by LA Recreation and Parks
Two blocks from the Venice Beach Boardwalk. There is little shade, so bring water. Closed Tuesdays 6–10 a.m. for maintenance.
Rules
In LA Recreation and Parks dog parks, dogs over four months old must be vaccinated, licensed, spayed or neutered and wear their tags, and must never be left alone. Keep your dog on a leash in the parking area and pick up after it right away. Puppies under four months, dogs in heat, sick or aggressive dogs, food, glass, alcohol and smoking are not allowed, and small children need close supervision. Each dog park closes once a week for maintenance. (LA Recreation and Parks)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location1234 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
- NeighborhoodVenice, Westside
- HoursOpen daily, sunrise to sunset
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Westminster Dog Park
- about 0.4 mi
- GjelinaRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- The AnchorRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- about 0.6 mi
- Heavy HandedRestaurantabout 0.8 mi
- Ashland HillPub · dog menuabout 0.8 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- Herb Katz Dog Park at Joslyn ParkSmall-dog area · About 1.25 acresabout 1.3 mi
- Pacific Street Dog ParkAbout 0.42 acresabout 1.4 mi
Westminster Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Westminster 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 Westminster Dog Park?
Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.
How big is Westminster Dog Park?
It is about 0.8 acres.
What are the hours of Westminster Dog Park?
It is open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Where is Westminster Dog Park?
Westminster Dog Park is at 1234 Pacific Ave, in Venice, Westside. Two blocks from the Venice Beach Boardwalk. There is little shade, so bring water. Closed Tuesdays 6–10 a.m. for maintenance.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Westminster Dog Park?
Yes. The closest on our list is Intelligentsia Coffee, about 0.4 mi away, followed by Gjelina (about 0.5 mi) and The Anchor (about 0.6 mi).
Sources
- LA Recreation and Parks, undated, read Oct 2026
- LA Recreation and Parks, undated, read Oct 2026
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Dogster, Oct 2026
- K9 of Mine, Jun 2023