Orange County's
Dog Parks
  
Due to pooch popularity, more and more Dog Parks are popping up across Orange County giving our four-legged furballs a chance to run, play & socialize sans leash.
Here is our look at what each of these Hound Havens has to offer, including turf, shade, restrooms and Marley's paw of approval.
Her favorite? Laguna Beach's Laguna Canyon Dog Park, because this expansive park gives her plenty of space to play ball (and its close to home!) But if you don't live nearby it might be worth the drive to visit this park.
Something we have found at almost all of these parks is friendly comraderie, between both dogs and their parents. Must be a testament to the joy dogs bring to our lives :)
Buena Park Bellis Dog Park
  
Bellis Park is a leash-free, fenced park located on a 1/2 acre section of George Bellis Park behind the tennis courts.
Turf: Grass
Shade: Trees
Restroom: Yes, Bellis Park (main)
Hours: Open daily 8am to dusk
Wednesdays: 10am to dusk
Address & Phone:
7171 8th Street
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714)536-5672
Costa Mesa Bark Park
  
Costa Mesa Bark Park is located on the corner of Arlington Drive & Newport Boulevard in TeWinkle Park.
Turf: Grass, dirt
Shade: Plenty of shady trees
Small Park: Yes - small, elderly & disabled dogs welcome
Restroom: Yes, permanent facility shared with the skate park
Two paws up: Large, open park with plenty of parking & all new lights
Two paws down: We have encountered aggressive dogs here in the past
Hours: Dawn to 9:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Address & Phone:
890 Arlington Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 733-4101
Website:
www.cmbarkpark.org
Dana Point Dog Fun Zones
  
Dana Point's leash free Dog Fun Zones are found within the following parks where you pal can stretch his legs and play a little frisbee :)
Creekside Park
25743 Stonehill Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Crystal Cove Park
25044 Via Elevado
Dana Point, CA 92629
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
Sea Canyon Park
33093 Santiago Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Sea Terrace Park
Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road
Dana Point, CA 92629
Fullerton Pooch Park
  
The Fullerton Pooch Park is located next to the Hunt Branch Library and behind Pacific Drive Elementary School.
Turf: Grass, Bark
Shade: Trees, umbrellas
Small Park: Yes (bark)
Restroom: In library
Two paws up: Large, open park with plenty of shade
Two paws down: Small park only has bark (funds needed for additional improvements!)
Hours: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Wednesdays
Address & Phone:
303 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 738-6575
Website:
www.fullertonpoochpark.com
Garden Grove
  
The Garden Grove Dog Park opened in February of 2009, located on Westminster & Deodara Street (go all the way down Deodara Street to the "Barking Lot")
Turf: Grass
Shade: Trees
Small Park: Yes, same size as large dog park
Restroom: Yes, nearby
Two Paws Up: A clean park with lots of grass, fire hydrants & water bowls
Two Paws Down: Not a large park, some mud puddles & scarce supply of doggie bags
Hours: 7 days a week, dawn to dusk
Address & Phone:
9301 Westminster Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 741-5200
Huntington Beach
Best Friend Dog Park
  
Huntington Central Park includes a fenced leash-free park with sizeable areas for both small & large dogs with its own Doggy Walk of Fame :)
Turf: Wood chips
Shade: Trees, shelters
Small Park: Large separate park
Restroom: Yes, Central Park (main)
Two Paws Up: Large separate parks for small & large dogs, plenty of shade & chairs, located in beautiful Central Park, close to Alice's Breakfast in the Park (dog friendly restaurant)
Two Paws Down: Wood chips rough on the paws
Hours: Weekdays, 9am to 5pm (Large Dog Park)
Weekdays, 9am to 7pm (Small Dog Park)
Weekends, 10am to 5pm(Large Dog Park)
Weekends, 10am to 7pm (Small Dog Park)
Address & Phone:
HB Central Park
Edwards & Inlet. Streets
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714)536-5672
Website:
www.stockteam.com/hbdog.html
Irvine Central Bark
  
Irvine's Central Bark features almost 3 acres of open field for off-leash play
Turf: Grass & dirt
Shade: Large umbrellas, shelters & trees
Small Park: Large separate fenced area
Restroom: Portable facilities
2 Paws Up: Lots of space & parking, handicap friendly
2 Paws Down: Marley couldn't find any :)
Hours: 6:30 am to 9pm daily
Closed: Wednesdays
Address & Phone:
6405 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
(949)724-MUDD
Website:
www.cityofirvine.org
Ladera Ranch Wagsdale Park
  
Ladera Ranch Wagsdale Park is an exclusive members only leash-free park
Turf: Grass
Shade: Covered benches
Small Park: Yes, separate fenced park
Restroom: Yes
2 Paws Up: Beautiful, spacious park
2 Paws Down: Exclusive to Ladera Ranch residents, not much shade
Hours: Dawn to 10pm
Closed Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm
Address & Phone:
Oneill Drive & Cecil Pasture Road
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Laguna Beach
Laguna Canyon Dog Park
  
The Laguna Beach Dog Park is over two acres of grassy expanse tucked between the hills of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and the Aliso/Wood Canyons Regional Wilderness Park
Turf: Grass
Shade: Just a few trees
Small Park: Yes
Restroom: Portable facility
2 Paws Up: Huge grassy park, lots of space to run
2 Paws Down: Metered parking on busy Laguna Canyon Road
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Closed Wednesdays
Also closed during and after rain
Address & Phone:
20612 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-3552 or (949) 497-0706
Websites:
www.lagunabeach.com
www.lbdogpark.org
Laguna Niguel Pooch Park
  
Turf: Wood chips
Shade: 2 shelters, some trees
Small Park: No
Restroom: Yes
2 Paws Up: 1 acre park with plenty of parking, Marley enjoys the short winding trek to the park
2 Paws Down: Wood chips rough on the paws
Hours: Monday and Friday: noon -dusk
Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday: 7:00am - dusk
Sunday: 8:00am - dusk
Address & Phone:
31461 Golden Lantern (near Firestation #49 & Chapparosa Park)
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Website:
www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us
Laguna Woods
A Place for Paws Park
  
Turf: Grass & dirt
Shade: Umbrellas, shelter
Small Park: No, yet specific hours for small dogs only (see below)
Restroom: No
2 Paws Up: Laguna Woods has a place for dogs to stretch their legs
2 Paws Down: Very small park on busy street
Hours:
8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Small Dogs Only
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Small and Large Dogs
Address & Phone:
Ridge Route Drive
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
949-639-0500
Website:
www.lagunawoodscity.org
Orange Dog Park
  
Turf: Grass
Shade: Lots of trees
Small Park: Separate fenced area
Hours: 7:00am to dusk
Daily watering 9:00am to 10:00am and 1pm to 2pm (use caution during these times or you and your pet might get wet!)
Address:
190 S. Yorba Street
Orange, CA 92867
email: parkinfo@orangedogpark.com
Website:
www.orangedogpark.com
Rancho Santa Margarita
Canada Vista Dog Park
  
Turf: Wood chips
Shade: 4 covered picnic tables
Small Park: Small fenced area
Restroom: Yes, Canada Vista Park (main)
2 Paws Up: Part of beautiful Canada Vista park which includes its own skate park
2 Paws Down: Small park, wood chips rough on the paws
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Address & Phone:
24328 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949)635-1800
Website:
www.cityofrsm.org
San Clemente Baron Von Willard
Memorial Dog Park
  
Turf: Decomposed granite, grass
Shade: 2 Sunshades
Small Park: Separate grass enclosure
Restroom: Not yet, but on their wish list!
2 Paws Up: Two nice separate parks for large & small dogs, wilderness hiking trail behind the park
2 Paws Down: Limited shade
Hours: 6am to sunset
Closed Tuesdays until 1pm
Address & Phone:
301 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, CA 92673
Website:
www.ci.san-clemente.ca.us
Seal Beach Arbor Dog Park
  
Turf: Grass
Shade: Trees
Small Park: Yes
Restroom: No
Hours: Dawn to dusk, weather permitting
Closed Thursdays from 8am to 12pm
Address & Phone:
4665 Lampson Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Website:
www.dboneweb.com
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