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Celebrate National Dog Day in Santa Barbara

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Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!

Dogs Allowed Off Leash

Dogs running around at MacKenzie Park dog park with owners close by.

Arroyo Burro Beach, Douglas Family Preserve, Hale Park, MacKenzie Park Dog Park, Mesa Lane Steps Beach, Shoreline Steps Beach, and Thousand Steps Beach.

*Off-leash dogs must be under sight and voice control. Owners must have a leash at all times and leash dogs when necessary. S.B.M.C. 6.08.020

Dogs Allowed On Leash

People walking their dogs on leash in Shoreline Park

All City Trails, Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, Ambassador Park, Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, Arroyo Burro Open Space, Bohnett Park, Chase Palm Park, Eastside Neighborhood Park, Escondido Park, Franceschi Park, Hidden Valley Park, Hilda McIntyre Ray Park, Honda Valley Park, La Mesa Park, Laurel Canyon Park, Los Robles Park, MacKenzie Park, Mission Historical Park, Oak Park, Orpet Park, Ortega Park, Parma Park, Parque de los Niños, Pershing Park, Plaza de Vera Cruz, Plaza del Mar, San Roque Park, Sheffield Reservoir Open Space, Shoreline Park, Skofield Park, Stevens Park, Sunflower Park, Sylvan Park, and Willowglen Park.

No Dogs Allowed

All Playgrounds, All Sports Facilities, De La Guerra Plaza, East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and West Beach.

Printable List

Image of list of places for dogs off leash, on leash, and where dogs are not allowed.

Download and print this list.