Dog Parks: Menlo Park's Off-Leash Dog Parks

Menlo Park has two fenced, off-leash areas:

Nealon Park
800 Middle Ave. Behind the tennis courts.
(Monday-Friday, 8am-10am only)

 NEALON PARK WILL BE CLOSED FOR 6 WEEKS THIS SUMMER!

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Willow Oaks Park
490 Gilbert Ave.
@Willow Road & Coleman Avenue.
(7 Days a Week, 7am-9am & 4pm-Dusk)

 

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Current laws and regulations pertaining to off-leash areas are posted at the Menlo Park Community Services Department area of the city's website.

As of December 15, 2005, Menlo Park City codes specified the following regulations:

 

  • All dogs MUST be on leash entering and exiting the fenced area.

  • Dog owners or handlers must have a leash in hand at all times.

  • All dogs must remain within the fenced area when off leash.

  • Owners must be in control of their dogs at all times.

  • Dogs with known history of dangerous behavior are not allowed.

  • Cleaning up after your dog is MANDATORY!

  • Dogs must have current licenses and vaccinations; licenses must be on the dog's collar; collar must be on the dog.

  • No more than three dogs per owner/handler.

  • Children under the age of 14 must be closely supervised by an adult.

  • Consumption of food and the use of glass containers are not allowed in the off-leash area.

  • Dogs in heat are not allowed.

  • No puppies less than 4 months of age are allowed.

  • Owners must provide their own drinking bowls.

  • Leaving dogs unsupervised is prohibited.

  • Training classes are not allowed.