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# Dog-friendly dog parks in Santa Cruz

_Santa Cruz · United States_

Dog parks and off-leash areas in Santa Cruz where your dog can run free.

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/36.9719/-122.0264

## Dog-friendly dog parks in Santa Cruz (9)

- [Branciforte Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/branciforte-dog-park-santa-cruz-4211ba) — Dog park · North Branciforte Avenue 200, 95062 Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-santa-cruz-45d672) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-santa-cruz-fa522d) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-santa-cruz-e73ef8) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-santa-cruz-b3342f) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [Mimi De Marta Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/mimi-de-marta-dog-park-santa-cruz-3c8eaa) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Allowed inside.
- [Pacheco Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/pacheco-dog-park-santa-cruz-409863) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Allowed inside.
- [Small Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/small-dog-park-santa-cruz-b0ceb7) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.
- [University Terrace Dog Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/university-terrace-dog-park-santa-cruz-b9059e) — Dog park · Santa Cruz. Off-leash.

## Other categories

- [Parks & nature](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-cruz/parks) — 2
- [Beaches](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-cruz/beaches) — 2
- [Shops](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-cruz/shops) — 7
- [Vets](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-cruz/vets) — 9
- [Places](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/santa-cruz/other) — 55

## FAQ

### Where can my dog go off-leash in Santa Cruz?

Off-leash is allowed for example at: Branciforte Dog Park, Hundezone and Hundezone. Check the signs on site, rules can change.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners who add places. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leashes. If something changed, report it on the place's page.

### My favourite place in Santa Cruz is missing – can I add it?

Yes. Open the map, tap “Add a place” and drop the pin on it. After a quick review everyone can see it.

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