- Sacramento Area Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Bannon Creek Park: Bannon Creek Drive, off Azevedo, near West El Camino Avenue, Sacramento. Open 5 AM - 10 PM
- C-Bar-C Park: 8275 Oak Ave., Citrus Heights. 8 AM - Dark (Closed at 3 PM on Thursdays for maintenance).
- Carmichael Park: 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael.
- Carmichael Canine Corral: 7001 Fair Oaks Blvd.
- Granite Park: On Ramona Avenue off of Power Inn Road, Sacramento.
- Howe Park: 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento. Open 5 AM - 10 PM.
- Laguna Community Park: Located at Big Horn Boulevard & Bruceville Road, Elk Grove.
- Lincoln Dog Park: Located on Santa Clara off of 3rd Street. Highway 65 to Moore Road (across from the Safeway). Turn right on Joiner Parkway. Turn left on Third Street. Travel approximately 5/10 miles to Santa Clara (look for the huge oak tree on your right) Open daily dawn-dusk. Closed Wednesday dawn to 11AM for maintenance.
- Marco Dog Park: Sierra Gardens Drive, Roseville. Open dawn to dusk during non-rainy months. Sponsored by the City of Roseville and RDOG.
- Partner Park: Located behind Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento. Open 5 AM - 10 PM
- Phoenix Park: 1/4 mile East of Hazel Avenue, 9050 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks. Open Dawn to Dusk.
- Westside Park: West 2nd St., Rio Linda.
Sacramento Area Off-Leash Dog Parks
By Sandy Harrison
There are not that many of them in the Sacramento area, and they are not especially spacious or scenic compared to those in other areas. But some local dog owners still enjoy off-leash recreation with their dogs at the few places where such activity is legal.
For sheer joy, there is not much that can match that first moment of liberty when a dog is unleashed and allowed to romp and play freely. But with this joy comes responsibility.
It is imperative that owners act responsibly when allowing their dogs off their leashes. Owners should always carry a leash, and keep their dog in sight and under voice control. Dogs must not be allowed to bark excessively, harass wildlife, or act in a threatening manner. And of course, any mess a dog makes must be cleaned up immediately.
The Sacramento Dog Owners group was organized by off-leash recreation enthusiasts to promote responsible pet ownership and to campaign for more, better and larger off-leash areas in Sacramento, especially in open spaces and along our rivers. For more information about this group and its efforts, visit its web site: www.sacdog.com.
Dog Park Etiquette Described
First and Foremost...
It is the responsibility of each individual dog owner to ensure that their dogs are properly trained, under voice command and fully capable of passive interaction with other dogs. A dog's behavior is a direct reflection of their owners training and ability to control. Poorly trained dogs are not received well in dog parks!
Next...
Ensure that all owners pick up after their dogs. Clearly, it is impossible to watch your dog all the time, however in our experience, responsible owners are never upset by having a fellow owner point out a missed pile. And remember, when problems with non-dog owners arise, health risk to other park users is one of the first items on their list.
Finally...
Set up an informal committee to prevent degradation of facilities offered by the park. Routine checks, repairs and maintenance go a long way to counteract any negative comment by non-owners in the community. Share the workload equally among the committee's members to prevent park maintenance from becoming a chore for a few.
Quick Guide To Dog Park Etiquette
- Carry a leash.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Keep away from residences.
- Control excessive barking.
- Dogs should not harass wildlife.
- Use only designated off-leash areas.
- Fill in holes your dog digs.
- Report misbehaving dogs or people.
- Leash aggressive dogs.
- Do not let intact dogs run free.
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