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By:
Staff Writers Yes, we
have a dog park! Actually a bunch of them... (they aren't all in the canyon,
but scroll down to where you want to visit):
Runyon
Canyon:
You can access this trendy LA
hiking spot from either Mulholland or Franklin (in Hollywood).
From Laurel Canyon, turn east onto Mulholland and keep following the
curves for a few miles, and eventually you'll see signs for Runyon
Canyon (and happy dogs) on your right. Certain areas are designated
off-leash and other areas as on-leash.
DIRECTIONS:
Two ways to enter Runyon Canyon,
from the bottom of the hill and from the top:
TOP: This is located about
two miles EAST of Laurel Canyon Blvd on Mulholland. It is on the south
side of the street. It is easy to pass so be on the lookout for a
dirt parking area.
BOTTOM: This is located
off of Fountain, which is directly above Hollywood Blvd (running Parallel).
You can park on the streets around Fuller, and Vista and walk north
up to the gates. It is about 1 mile North East of Fairfax and Hollywood
Blvd. Once you get to this area, you will see many people walking
into the grounds. Just ask someone, and they will help you. This is
also easy to pass as it fits right into the residential neighborhood.
Please don't forget pooper scoopers because they are not always provided.
You are responsible for anything your dog leaves on the ground.
Laurel Canyon
Dog Park: 
This large fenced area is specifically
designed for both large and small dogs. There are pooper scoopers
and picnic benches and even a small pool area for the dogs. This dog
park gets muddy when it rains and tends to have many muddy water puddles
that have been said to make dogs ill if they eat or drink from them.
DIRECTIONS:
From Sunset: Take Laurel
Canyon Blvd or Coldwater Canyon Blvd north until you reach Mulholland.
If you take Laurel Canyon, turn left onto Mulholland. If you take
Coldwater Canyon, turn right onto Mulholland (going East). Go about
1/2 mile and it is on the left hand side. It is easy to pass, so as
soon as you see a drive way, turn into that and drive down the hill
a short while and park. Plenty of free parking.
From Ventura Blvd: Take
Laurel Canyon Blvd or Coldwater Canyon Blvd South (going up the hill)
until you reach Mulholland. Turn right if you are on Laurel Canyon
and left if you are on Coldwater Canyon. It's on the south side of
the street. (on the left if you are coming from Laurel Canyon direction,
and on the right if you are coming from Coldwater Canyon direction).
Yes, we have a dog park! Actually a bunch of them... (they aren't
all in the canyon, but scroll down to where you want to visit):
Silverlake
Dog Park
Located on Silverlake Blvd. & Easterly Terrace
Park includes a separate small dog section with water and scoopers.
The Dog
Park
Located at the end of Zoo Ave.
near the Farraro soccer fields.
Calabasas Park
Located in Calabasas on Las Virgines
Rd. across from A.E. Wright Middle School
Specialties: Calabasas Park has a double entry gate system
Claremont Pooch Park
Located in Claremont at College
Ave. and Green St.
Sepulveda Basin
Located in Encino at White Oak
and Victory Blvd.
El Capitan Flood Basin
Located in Fresno, 2 blocks south
of Shaw and El Capitan intersection in NW Fresno.
Long Beach Dog Park
Located in Long Beach at 7th and
Park
Palm Springs Dog Park
Located in Palm Springs at 222
Civic Drive North (behind City Hall)
Redondo Beach Dog Park
Located in Redondo Beach at 200
Flagler Lane on the corner of 190th St. and Flagler Lane in Dominguez
Park.
Carlson Dog Park
Located in Riverside at 4700 Buena
Vista, take the 91 East to University Ave.
Laguna Lake Park
Located in San Luis Obispo on
Madonna Road
Douglas Family Preserve
Located in Santa Barbara.
Joslyn Park
Located at 633 Kensington Road
in Santa Monica at the east End of park
Hours: 6am-9am & 6pm-10pm
Marine Park
Located in Santa Monica in the
fenced area at western perimeter.
Hours: 6am-9am & 6pm-10pm
Santa Monica Mountains
Nat'l Recreation Area
Located in Santa Monica at 401
West Hillcrest Dr.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Comments: These facilities can be found at various locations throughout
the 53 mile recreation area the spans from Beverly Hills to the Oxnard
Plane. Dogs are allowed to play on all the Nat'l Park land within
this recreation area, however, they must be on a leash.
Leo Carrillo Beach
Located north of Santa Monica
in the North Beach only... just head all the way out Malibu until
you get to El Matador and Leo Carrillo -- especially in the winter,
there's no one there but the windsurfers.
If you want to take your dog to
Leo Carrillo beach, just head all the way out Pacific Coast Highway
through Malibu (30 miles north of Santa Monica) until you get to El
Matador and Leo Carrillo -- especially in the winter, there's no one
there but the windsurfers.
This beach was named after Leo
Carrillo, a popular radio and TV performer. This particular state
beach allows leashed dogs. The only restriction is that they are not
allowed between towers two and three (the busiest part of the beach).
You and your pup can stroll along the rest of this 1.5 mile long beach.
If you want a longer walk, go back under the freeway and there are
miles of dog-friendly trails. The mountain trail can have ticks and
rattlesnakes nearby, so be careful! A small general store is located
on the mountain side of the freeway. Here you can grab some snacks
and other items. The park is located on Hwy 1, approximately 30 miles
northwest of Santa Monica. Their phone number is 818-880-0350.
Sierra Madre Dog Park
Located in Sierra Madre at 611
Sierra Madre Blvd.
Venice Beach Dog Park
Located in Venice Beach near Lincoln
Blvd. and Pacific Ave.
Westminster Park
Located in West Los Angeles at
1234 Pacific Ave.
Directions: East side of Westminster Park
Email us if you know of a place
that is not listed.
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