Dog Parks in Long Beach CA
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Rosie's Dog Beach
Location: Ocean Blvd., between Roycroft and Argonne
Size: 2.9 acres
Hours: 6am-8pm every day.
Map & Directions
Rosie's Dog Beach along Ocean Blvd between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues opened in 2003. This area is not fenced in and is not a dedicated “dog beach.” The area has metered parking in the Bennett Avenue lot, trash cans and nearby restrooms. Some bags are provided in dispensers, but users are encouraged to bring their own bags from home. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The Dog Zone is in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Rosie's Dog Beach one may be closed occasionally due to a special event or poor beach conditions. Dogs are not permitted at times other than scheduled hours, or any other place than Dog Zone and access paths.
Downtown Dog Park
Location: Broadway and Pacific Avenue
Hours: Dawn to dusk, every day.
Map & Directions
Lincoln Park at Broadway and Pacific is now home to the Downtown Dog Park. The park opened in September and has been serving the needs of downtown residents and their dogs and re-energizing a historic open space in our downtown civic center. The park has spaces for both large and small dogs, benches for owners, free doggie waste bags and double entrance and exit gates.
K-9 Corner Dog Park
Location: 9th Street and Pacific Avenue
Size: 0.8 acres
Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.
Map & Directions
Residents in the north Pine Avenue area of Long Beach partnered with the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency to transform a vacant lot at 9th and Pacific Avenue into the “K-9 Corner Dog Park.” The park opened in September, 2009. It has a unique design that is environmentally friendly by using drought tolerant landscaping and generating 100% of its electricity on site with solar energy. The park has water fountains for humans and dogs, seating, evening lighting and separate areas for large and small dogs.
Uptown Dog Park
Location: 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, on the West side of Scherer Park.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk, every day.
The Uptown Dog Park opened in November on the Long Beach Blvd. side of Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd. The dog area is near picnic tables and a nearby parking lot. More dog parks may be planned as residents see the benefits of creating safe, fun areas for dogs to run and play in City parks. The Uptown Dog Park also provides separate areas for small and large dogs to play off leash. The fenced area is located near picnic areas and a parking lot.
Recreation Dog Park
Location: 5201 E. 7th Street
Size: 2.0 acres
Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.
Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.
The City’s first dog park opened at Recreation Park, 5201 E. 7th Street in 1996 in an area near the 18-hole golf course and north of the Fly Casting Pond. The two-acre site been expanded by over one-acre due to its popularity. The hours of operation are normally dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The park has watering stations, and benches and tables throughout. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The park is lighted at night.
Wrigley Heights Dog Park
Location: 3401 Golden Ave
Size: 1.9 acres
Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.
Phone: (562)570-3111
Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.
The dog park accommodates dogs with an entry/vestibule area for unleashing or holding dogs when entering or leaving the dog park section. Existing mulch will make up the surface material, the perimeter and division of the site will be identified by painted chain link fencing, and existing trees will provide shade. Dog pick-up bags, separate trash receptacles, benches and a water fountain will be made available.
Rules:
Dog Park/Zone users must comply with posted rules for the safety of everyone and every dog.
Each dog must be under the control of an adult.
Only one dog per adult is permitted.
The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times.
Pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in provided containers.
Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed.
Puppies younger than 4 months are not permitted for their and other dogs' protection.
Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside Dog Park/Zones.
No aggressive dogs.
Dog owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their dog.
Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction.
No female dogs in heat.
All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.
No spiked collars; they can hurt other dogs.
No food – human or dog – of any kind.
Owners shall provide drinking water for their dogs as needed.
Children must be supervised by adults.
Children are not permitted to run, shout, scream, wave arms or excite or antagonize dogs.
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