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As we all
know, parks are for people and they provide
opportunities for many different types of
recreation. Cooperation and compromise are
always necessary when balancing the various
types of use requested by park visitors.
Providing recreational opportunity to park users
and their dogs is one of many demands made on
our limited resources.
In the fall of 2002, based on
constituent requests and staff recommendations,
the Santa Barbara County Park Commission
discussed and supported the idea of exploring an
off-leash hours pilot program at various south
coast County parks and developed open spaces
This one year
pilot program was implemented and was a success.
On March 22, 2005 the County Board of
Supervisors approved five County park locations
as permanent sites where dogs may be off leash
on posted days at posted times under certain
rules and restrictions.
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Sites and Hours |
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Waller Park (Woof Park)
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All days of the week |
8:00
am to Sunset * |
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*This
dog park will be closed periodically
on Thursdays for maintenance |
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Toro Canyon Park Meadow |
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Monday - Sunday |
8:00
am to 10:00 am and
4:00 pm to Sunset |
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Patterson Open Space (Lawn
Area) |
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Monday - Friday |
8:00
am to 10:00 am |
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Tucker's Grove at Kiwanis Meadows |
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Monday - Friday |
8:00
am to 10:00 am and
4:00 pm to Sunset |
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No
off-leash hours will be permitted
when the group area is reserved. |
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Tabano Hollow (Lawn Area) |
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Monday - Friday |
4:00
pm to Sunset |
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Isla Vista Park / Sea Lookout |
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Monday - Friday |
8:00
am to 10:00 am and
4:00 pm to Sunset |
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Dog Park Rules
NOTE: These rules may change as circumstances
require. They will be prominently posted at each site.
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All of the rules in Santa Barbara County Code 26-49
and 49.1 apply to the use of any designated off-leash area.
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Dogs must be under the voice control of their
caretaker.
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Leaving dogs unattended is prohibited.
Owner/caretaker must be with dogs.
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No more than 3 dogs per responsible adult
(caretaker) allowed per visit.
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Owners must carry a six-foot leash at all
times, one for each dog.
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Young children must be closely supervised.
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Owners must clean up after their dogs.
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Dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior are
prohibited.
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Aggressive dogs must be muzzled or removed.
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Dogs must be leashed until they are in the posted
off-leash area & upon leaving the posted off-leash area, using a
six-foot leash.Park users & dog owners assume all risk related to
park use.
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The park is open to all park users.
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Puppies less than 4 months of age are prohibited.
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Dogs in heat are prohibited.
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Off-leash usage will be monitored with the
assistance of local volunteers, DogPAC members, and County Parks staff.
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Each dog must wear a collar with identification and
valid license attached at all times while in an off-leash area.
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Dogs must have current vaccinations.
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Co. Ord. 26-49.1 |
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