Dog Parks in Santa Cruz, CA

PetStop lists 5 dog parks, 2 parks that allow dogs, 10 dog-friendly trails in and around Santa Cruz, California, from OpenStreetMap data refreshed November 14, 2026. Only details stated in the source data are shown.

Good to know

• 1 dog park here is mapped as fenced.
• 6 veterinary clinics are mapped nearby (listed below).

Dog parks

• Mimi De Marta Dog Park

  Dog park

  0.8 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

• Small Dog Park

  Dog park

  1.1 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dedicated dog parkWheelchair access: Yes

• University Terrace Dog Park

  Dog park

  1.1 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dedicated dog park

• Branciforte Dog Park

  Dog park

  200 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062

  1.8 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dedicated dog park

• Pacheco Dog Park

  Dog park

  2.2 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowedFenced: Yes

Parks that allow dogs

• Oceanview Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  1.3 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• John Franks Park

  Park (dogs allowed)

  2.1 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

Dog-friendly trails

• Chinatown Bridge

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  0.7 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash requiredWheelchair access: Yes

• Harvey West Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  0.8 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Dos Puentes Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  0.8 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Rail Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.2 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Golf Club Drive

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.2 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Lower Meadow Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.3 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Pogonip Creek Nature Loop

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.4 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Prairie Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.5 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Spring Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.6 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed on leashLeash required

• Enchanted Trail

  Trail (dogs allowed)

  1.9 mi from the center of Santa Cruz (straight line)

  Dogs allowed

Veterinarians nearby

• Westside Animal Hospital – +1-831-427-2239
• Companion Animal Hospital
• All Pets
• Banfield Pet Hospital
• VCA Animal Hospital – +1-831-427-3345
• Ocean Animal Clinic

Call ahead — hours and emergency availability aren’t verified.

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