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Los Angeles is an amazing place to spend time outdoors due to all the recreational opportunities and social attractions. However, experiencing life with your dog outside isn’t always easy to do.
Fortunately, there are fabulous off-leash dog parks throughout the city to visit whenever you feel the need to adventure with your canine. With so many to choose from, you won’t get bored during your outings! Here are 10 great dog parks to consider visiting at least once.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Los, Angeles, California
1. Laurel Canyon Park
Dogs must be at least 4 months old to enter the park
The huge, fenced play area features covered seating and picnic tables
A separate play area is available for small dog breeds
An adjacent playground will keep the kids busy while your dog plays
Free yet limited parking is available on-site
2. Sepulveda Basin Dog Park
Has three separate fenced play areas
The park is closed every Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for maintenance
The play areas have plenty of soft grass for comfort
Poop bags are provided for free
Certain play areas have agility equipment
3. Runyon Canyon Park
Enjoy the exciting hiking trail up Runyon Canyon
The fenced play area is smaller than many other parks in the city
Multiple water stations are available on the Runyon Canyon trail
Fresh fruits are sometimes available for purchase
Expect gorgeous views of the canyons and surrounding areas
4. Bluff Creek Dog Park
Play areas are separated for large and small dog breeds
Has splash pools and drinking fountains
Ample street parking is available
Shade is available via trees and human-made structures
Doges and people alike love the small stream that meanders through the park
5. Silverlake Dog Park
The park encompasses 1.25 acres of play area
Absolutely no dog or people food is allowed at the park
Benches and shade structures are available
Watering troughs are accessible inside the park
Instead of grass, the play areas are filled with dirt and sand
6. Whitnall Highway Dog Park
Has a 50,000-square-foot fenced play area for large dogs and a 22,000-square-foot space for small dogs
Leashes are required outside of the fenced play areas
Only portable restrooms are available
Movable plastic tables and chairs are located in the fenced areas
The park is closed on Tuesdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for maintenance
7. Westminster Dog Park
The park tends to get busy during lunchtime hours
The fenced play areas have only dirt and wood chips
Trees line the exterior of the play area for shade, but no shade is available where the dogs play
Leashed walking areas are located outside of the off-leash fenced area
10. Oberrieder Dog Park
There are almost always tennis balls to be found for play at the park
Plenty of shade trees and bench seating are available for humans
Ground-level water fountains offer hydration and splash time for dogs
The fenced play areas are covered with bark, which can cause your dog to get splinters
Utilize the walking trail to expel energy before letting your dog run wild in the fenced play area
In Conclusion
Most of the dog parks on this list maintain long hours, so it shouldn’t be tough to find a place for your dog to play outdoors no matter what your work and social schedule looks like. Make sure your pup is well-socialized and obedience trained before heading to a park, to minimize the risk of injury and fighting.
Featured Image Credit: everydoghasastory, Shutterstock
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