Here is where your dog can romp leash-free in Santa Cruz:
• DeLaveaga Park: Service road into Lower DeLaveaga Park. Designated off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. Take Market Street past Gruenwald Court.
• Frederick Street Park: The off-leash area is clearly marked by signs and a split rail fence. Off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at 168 Frederick Street (Frederick at Broadway).
• Grant Street Park: The off-leash area is clearly marked with signs. Off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at 180 Grant Street.
• Mitchell’s Cove Beach: Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. The beach is near West Cliff Drive and Almar Avenue.
• Pacheco Dog Park: This area is completely fenced and the off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at Pacheco Avenue and Prospect Heights.
• Ocean View Park: The off-leash area is clearly marked with signs. Off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at 102 Ocean View Avenue.
• University Terrace Park: This area is fenced and off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The designated off-leash area is located at the second entrance at Nobel Drive and Meder Street.
• Dogs are not allowed at the Wharf, Cowell Beach, Main Beach, Laurel Park, and San Lorenzo Park.
• Dog owners must be in full control of their dogs at all times.
• Dog owners must clean up all of their dog's defecation and must carry dog defecation removal devices at all times.
-Courtesy of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation
