Dog Parks & Dog Beaches For Orange County

dog running in dog parkOrange County, CA is home to many dog parks and dog-friendly beaches. When visiting a dog park or beach, keep in mind that the rules are different from location to location. Some parks do not allow dogs that are in heat or aggressive animals as the parks are usually off leash to allow the dogs to socialize and mingle while getting exercise. Click Here to open our
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Laguna Niguel
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Orange
Rancho Santa Margarita
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Costa Mesa Bark Park
CMBP is a two-acre fenced off-leash park in the City of Costa Mesa. The park has a separate area for small, elderly and disabled dogs. Facilities include double-gated entrance, parking, trees, benches, water dispensers for the dogs, dog waste bags and restroom. The park is located on the corner of Arlington Ave. and Newport Blvd. in TeWinkle Parl, across the street from the Orange County Fairgrounds Equestrian Center.
The Park is open from dawn to dusk, Wednesday through Monday. It is closed all day Tuesday for park maintenance.

(949) 733-4101

www.cmbarkpark.org

Fullerton Pooch Park
There is a small dog park for small, timid, senior and disabled pooches and a large dog park for active, high-energy, big pooches.
The Park is open from dawn to dusk and is closed all day Wednesday for park maintenance.

(714) 738-6575

Fullerton Pooch Park

Huntington Dog Beach
West side of PCH between Seapoint Street on the north and 21st Street on the south.
One mile of golden sands and the exciting Pacific Ocean have made Dog Beach a paradise for dogs where they can frolic in the water and taste a sense of freedom--rarely found elsewhere. Dog Beach is a non-profit organization that depends on donations to stay open and clean for your enjoyment.

5:00am to 10:00pm every day of the year, however the parking lots close at 8:00pm

(714) 841-8644

www.dogbeach.org

Huntington Central Park Dog Park
Central Park 18000 Goldenwest Street Enter at the Inlet Drive parking lot
A small fenced dog park is located in Huntington Central Park. This area is provided for dogs to run free without leashes. Posted rules must be obeyed and one area is provided for larger dogs, with another for small dogs and puppies.

Weekdays from 9:00am to 7:00pm and weekends 10:00am to 7:00pm

(714) 536-5486


Central Bark
6405 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA
Opened in 2000, the Central Bark dog park features almost three acres of open field for off-leash play. Park facilities include, watering facility for dogs, handicap accessible, main yard with a separate fenced area for small or frail dogs & portable toilet facilities.

6:30 am-9 pm daily Closed Wednesday for maintenance

(949) 724-MUDD (6833)

Central Bark

Laguna Beach Dog Park
Laguna Canyon Road, south of El Toro Road 1/2 mile
A fenced, off leash park where dogs can run free.

Open dawn to dusk. Closed Wednesday. The park is also closed during and after rain.

(949) 497-3311

http://www.lagunabeach.com/points/dogpark

A Place for Paws
Ridge Route at Peralta Drive in Laguna Hills
Small dogs only from 8:00am to 1:00pm then the big and small dogs can romp together till close. Fresh water and bag dispensers are available.
Open seven days a week but renovation is slated for spring 2008.

(949) 639-0500

www.lagunawoodscity.org/article.cfm?id=98

Laguna Niguel Pooch Park
Golden Lantern near Chapparosa Park
The Laguna Niguel Pooch Park is a fully fenced, off leash dog park. The one-acre park includes three picnic tables with shade shelters and a restroom facility for the comfort of dog owners. Visitors are asked to follow the signs for parking and not to park in the Fire Station parking lot.

Noon to dusk on Monday and Friday
7:00am to dusk on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
8:00am to dusk on Sunday

(949) 362-4300

http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/index.asp?NID=220

Long Beach Recreation Dog Park
5201 E. 7th Street Long Beach
A five-foot, chain-link fence and four sets of double entrance and exit gates provide a secure environment for dogs. There is an enclosed section at the east end of the park specifically for small dogs. Watering stations, benches and tables are placed throughout the park. Bag boxes and pooper scoopers are placed along the fences around the park. The park is lighted at night.

Open daily from 6:00am to 10:00pm. The park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.

(562) 570-3100

www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/parks_and_open_spaces/parks/dog_parks.asp

Arbor Dog Park
Between Valley View Street and Los Alamitos Blvd. off Lampson Avenue Specifically between Heather and Rose off Lampson Ave and directly behind the two-story West Ed building located at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos.
Arbor Dog Park is a two and a half acre grass park with several large shade trees. Park is entirely fenced with concrete surfaces for the larger double-gated enclosure being used as an entry and a smaller double-gated enclosure being used as an exit. Parking is available outside the dog park enclosure. Park facilities include drinking fountains for both 2 and 4 legged animals, Coke and water machines outside of the fenced in area and covered trash cans inside the park.
Open dawn to dusk weather permitting. Closed Thursdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm for maintenance.

(562) 596-0199

www.dboneweb.com/arbordogpark/dp_regulations.php

Yorba Park
190 South Yorba, Orange (near 55 Freeway and Chapman Avenue)
Located in Yorba Park, there is a large dog section and small dog section. Dogs are allowed off-leash in the dog park portion only, and are not allowed off-leash in the Yorba Park section. Visitors are asked to review Dog Park Rules and Regulations before visiting the dog park.
7:00am to dusk and may be closed or adjusted, as conditions require. Park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

(949) 361-8264

www.orangedogpark.com

Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park
24328 Antonio Park Way, Rancho Santa Margarita
Dogs must be leashed when outside the gated enclosure. Bring water and doggie waste bags as none are available. No aggressive dogs, females in heat or puppies under four months are allowed.
Open seven days a week dusk to dawn.

(949) 635-1800

www.cityofrsm.org

San Clemente Dog Park
301 Ave. La Pata, San Clemente
Phase 1 now open! This is an off-leash park only. Dogs are to be un-leashed inside the entrance safety zone before entering the park.
Closed on Tuesdays until 1:00pm for regular maintenance. May be subject to closure at other times, especially during and following rainy weather.

(949) 361-8264

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