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 :)

Costa Mesa Bark Park

Located on the corner of Arlington Drive & Newport Boulevard in TeWinkle Park.

Turf: Grass, dirt

Shade: Trees

Small Park: Yes

Restroom: Yes

Two paws up: Large, open park with plenty of parking

Two paws down: We have encountered aggressive dogs here in the past

Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Closed Tuesdays

Address & Phone:
890 Arlington Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 733-4101

Website:
www.cmbarkpark.org

Fullerton Pooch Park

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 dog 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

Huntington Beach
Best Friend Dog Park

Central Park includes a fenced dog 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

Turf: Grass & dirt

Shade: Large umbrellas, shelters & trees

Small Park: Large separate fenced area

Restroom: Portable facilities

2 Paws Up: Lots of space & parking

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

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

Website:
www.laderaranch.com

Laguna Beach
Laguna Canyon Dog 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, not enough shade

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

Website:
www.lagunabeach.com

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 Yorba Park

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:
San Clemente Dog Park
301 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, CA 92673

Website:
www.ci.san-clemente.ca.us

Seal Beach Arbor Dog Park

Shade: Trees

Small Park: No

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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