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Aptos Polo Grounds map
2255 Huntington Dr
Aptos, CA 95003

This is a one acre fenced-in dog park, with a water fountain for dogs and people, benches, and tons of room to run, chase balls, or play with their new friends. There are bags and pooper scoopers supplied. Next to the fenced area is a meadow with a path around it. There's a creek if you follow the path in the woods just off of the meadow. Leashes are required in the meadow area, and the park is open sunrise to sunset.

Directions:
To get there, take Highway 1 and exit at Rio Del Mar. Go left over the freeway and turn right onto Monroe Avenue (second stop light). After Monroe turns into Wallace Avenue, look for Huntington Drive on the left. Turn left on Huntington and the park entrance will be on the left.

In The News:
Aptos Dog Park Coming This Summer
County Considers Aptos Dog Park

Lighthouse Fields map
701 W Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Your dog can be off-leash from sunrise to 10am and 4pm until sunset. Leashes are required between 10am and 4pm. This open field is across from the West Lighthouse Beach where dogs can play off-leash during certain hours. This field is not fenced and there are several busy streets nearby, so if your dog runs off-leash, make sure he or she is very well trained.

Directions:
It is located on West Cliff Drive, just north of the Lighthouse, and south of Columbia Street. It is also across from the West Lighthouse Beach. To get there, head south on Hwy 17. Take the Hwy 1 North exit, heading towards Half Moon Bay and Hwy 9. Merge onto Mission Street (Hwy 1). Turn left onto Swift Street. Then turn left on West Cliff Drive. Limited parking will be on the right or on other sides of the field.



Scott's Valley Dog Park map
Bluebonnet Road
Scotts Valley, California

This off leash dog park is located in the Skypark complex next to the soccer fields. The dog park offers 1.2 fully enclosed acres which is divided into two sections. One section is for small dogs under 25 pounds, puppies or shy dogs. The other section is for all dogs but primarily for larger and more active dogs. Other amenities include water bowls, wading pools, tennis balls, other dog toys, drinking fountains, shaded seating, plastic bags and pooper scoopers.


Directions:
To get there from Highway 17, take the Mt. Hermon exit and follow Mt. Hermon Road straight. Pass about four stoplights and take the right onto King's Village Road (by the theatre). Drive to the end of the road (about .1 miles), and turn left on Bluebonnet Road. The dog park is on the left, next to the Scott's Valley Skate Park.

In The News:
Scotts Valley Owners Howl For Canine Park
Grand Opening For Scotts Valley Dog Park



Watsonville Dog Park at Pinto Lake map
757 Green Valley Road
Watsonville, California 95076

Directions:
From Highway 1 south, exit onto Airport Boulevard, on Green Valley Road make a left. From Highway 1 north, take the Airport Boulevard exit, turn left onto Airport Blvd to Green Valley Road, go left. You will go past Pinto Lake City Park and will see Pinto Lake County Park. Make a left turn into the park.

In The News:
Dog Park Planned at Pinto Lake
Watsonville Citizens Fight For Their Own Dog Park

Public Dog Park Users, Please... • Carry a leash. • Pick up and dispose of dog waste. • Do not leave dogs unattended. • Leash aggressive dogs. • Control excessive noise. • Prevent digging and destructive behavior. • Always carry a bag, a spare, and one to share! • Stay with your children at all times! Dogs are very strong, and can be unpredictable in pack situations. Put your child's safety first!

Other Dog Friendly Parks and Beaches

Dogs permitted in some other parks and beaches, as long as they are on a leash — Palm Beach, Rio del Mar, Seabright, Scott Creek, New Brighton, Manresa, Davenport, and Seacliff beaches, and at Loch Lomond.