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Located along the western edge of Los Angeles, you’ll find the Marina Del Rey neighborhood, just south of the better-known Venice and Santa Monica. Like much of L.A., this area is densely populated, and not every dog owner here has the space for a yard. Luckily, Marina Del Rey residents have multiple local options for off-leash play. Here are 10 great off-leash dog parks in and around Marina Del Rey, CA, that you can visit today!
The 10 Beautiful Off-Leash Dog Parks in Marina Del Rey, CA
1. Glen Alla Dog Park
Small park with water and waste bags
Separate small and large dog play areas
Grass and artificial turf playing surface
Restrooms, picnic tables, and a playground
2. Westminster Dog Park
Spacious park close to the beach and Venice Boardwalk
Separate small and large dog play areas
Wood chip and dirt playing surface
Water, benches, shade, parking, and waste bags
Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and other amenities
3. Bluff Creek Dog Park
Hilly dog park with an artificial turf playing surface
Separate small and large dog play areas
Street parking only
No restrooms at this location
Shade, water for drinking and playing, waste bags, and benches
4. Oberrieder Dog Park
Compact dog park with agility equipment and shade trees
Separate small and large dog play areas
Street parking only
Wood chip playing surface
Located near a beautiful walking trail
5. Longwood Dog Park
Usually, the least crowded of the three Playa Vista off-leash parks
9 am–8 pm, closed Tues/Thur 9:30 am–11:30 am for maintenance
💲 Cost:
Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?:
Yes
Limited parking
Grass and dirt playing surface
Separate areas for large and small dogs
Shade, benches, water, waste bags, and restrooms are available
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated—animal control does check periodically
8. Airport Park Dog Park
The parking lot gets crowded fast on weekends
Dirt and mulch playing surface
Located next to the Santa Monica airport, so expect some aviation noise
No more than 45 dogs allowed per side
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, even non-resident pets
9. The Boneyard Dog Park
Lighted for nighttime play
Dogs must be licensed
Shade, water, waste bags, and seating are available
Restrooms available until 6 pm
No more than three dogs per handler are allowed
10. El Segundo Dog Park
Located next to LAX airport with great views
Sand and dirt playing surface can get dusty
Water is available, but can be unreliable so it’s recommended to bring your own
Shade and pooper-scoopers are available, bring your own bags
Separate large and small dog areas
Conclusion
Be sure to check the specific rules for each of these 10 dog parks in and around Marina Del Rey before visiting with your pup. For safety, don’t bring your puppy to the park until they’re fully vaccinated. Introduce your dog slowly to dog park play, especially if they’re shy or submissive. Not every dog enjoys socializing in large groups and off-leash parks can be overwhelming at times. If your dog seems unhappy, skip the dog park in favor of a nice hike or another form of exercise.
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Elizabeth Gray is a lifelong lover of all creatures great and small. She got her first cat at 5 years old and at 14, she started working for her local veterinarian. Elizabeth spent more than 20 years working as a veterinary nurse before stepping away to become a stay-at-home parent to her daughter. Now, she is excited to share her hard-earned knowledge (literally–she has scars) with our readers. Elizabeth lives in Iowa with her family, including her two fur kids, Linnard, a husky mix and Algernon, the worldʻs most patient cat. When not writing, she enjoys reading, watching all sports but especially soccer, and spending time outdoors with her family.…Read more
