Dog park · Encinitas & Cardiff, North County

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

About the dog park

  • Separate area for small dogs
  • Size: about 2 acres
  • Open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset
  • Run by the City of Encinitas

Dog park at Encinitas Community Park with areas for small dogs, timid or first-time dogs, and a large lawn for everyone.

Rules

Outside the designated off-leash areas, dogs in Encinitas parks and on trails must be on a leash no longer than six feet. Some neighborhood parks allow off-leash dogs only at set morning and evening hours on certain days. Dogs must stay out of posted habitat areas, off artificial-turf fields and off city-run beaches. (City of Encinitas)

Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.

Getting there

  • Location425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA
  • NeighborhoodEncinitas & Cardiff, North County
  • HoursOpen daily, 8 a.m. to sunset

Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park: frequently asked questions

Is there a small-dog area at Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park?

Yes, there is a separate area for small dogs.

How big is Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park?

It is about 2 acres.

What are the hours of Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park?

It is open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset.

Where is Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park?

Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park is at 425 Santa Fe Dr, in Encinitas, North County. Dog park at Encinitas Community Park with areas for small dogs, timid or first-time dogs, and a large lawn for everyone.

Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park?

Yes. The closest on our list is Surfdog's Java Hut, about 0.6 mi away, followed by Union Kitchen & Tap – Encinitas (about 0.6 mi) and Cocina de Barrio – Encinitas (about 0.6 mi).

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