Dog park · Palo Alto, Peninsula
Hoover Park Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 0.14 acres
- Surface: grass and mulch
- Seating for owners
- Open daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Run by the City of Palo Alto
A small 0.14-acre dog park in Palo Alto's Hoover Park with grass and mulch, seating and some shade.
Rules
In Palo Alto, dogs may be off leash only inside the dog parks, which are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and wear an ID collar, and stay leashed until they are inside. Bring no more than three dogs and stay with them. The small-dog areas are for dogs of 25 lbs or less, and food and alcohol are not allowed. (City of Palo Alto)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- LocationHoover Park, Palo Alto, Peninsula
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto, Peninsula
- HoursOpen daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Other dog parks nearby
- Mitchell Park Dog ParkAbout 0.56 acresabout 1.0 mi
Hoover Park Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Hoover Park 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 Hoover Park Dog Park?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Hoover Park Dog Park?
It is about 0.14 acres.
What are the hours of Hoover Park Dog Park?
It is open daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where is Hoover Park Dog Park?
Hoover Park Dog Park is at Hoover Park, in Palo Alto, Peninsula. A small 0.14-acre dog park in Palo Alto's Hoover Park with grass and mulch, seating and some shade.
Sources
- City of Palo Alto, undated, read Oct 2026