Dog park · Palo Alto, Peninsula
Mitchell Park Dog Park
About the dog park
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 0.56 acres
- Surface: grass and decomposed granite
- Seating for owners
- Open daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Run by the City of Palo Alto
A 0.56-acre dog park in Palo Alto's Mitchell Park with grass and decomposed granite, benches and a water hose bib. Dogs may be off leash only inside the dog park.
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
- LocationMitchell Park, Palo Alto, Peninsula
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto, Peninsula
- HoursOpen daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Other dog parks nearby
- Hoover Park Dog ParkAbout 0.14 acresabout 1.0 mi
Mitchell Park Dog Park: frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell 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 Mitchell Park Dog Park?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Mitchell Park Dog Park?
It is about 0.56 acres.
What are the hours of Mitchell Park Dog Park?
It is open daily, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where is Mitchell Park Dog Park?
Mitchell Park Dog Park is at Mitchell Park, in Palo Alto, Peninsula. A 0.56-acre dog park in Palo Alto's Mitchell Park with grass and decomposed granite, benches and a water hose bib. Dogs may be off leash only inside the dog park.
Sources
- City of Palo Alto, undated, read Oct 2026