Dog Walking in Santa Rosa, California

Dog walking in Santa Rosa

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Places your dog can play in Santa Rosa

OpenStreetMap, a volunteer-edited map, lists 11 dog parks in or near Santa Rosa. Rules, hours, and fencing can change, so check the posted signs or the city website before you go.

Plus 5 more dog parks not named on the map.

Santa Rosa at a glance

• Population: about 175,845 (2023 Census estimate)
• Change since 2020: down 1.3%
• Land area: about 43 square miles
• Density: about 4,133 people per square mile
• Rank in California: number 27 of 482 places by population

By these numbers, Santa Rosa is a medium-density place. In medium-density places, walks are often along residential streets, and parks can be a short walk, a longer walk or a short drive away, depending on the neighborhood.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer files.

Before you go

• Bring water and waste bags, and keep your dog's vaccinations up to date.
• Read the posted rules at the entrance. Many parks require current vaccinations, licenses, or leashes at the gate.
• Watch how your dog is getting along with the others, and leave if play gets too rough.

Dog rules in Santa Rosa, California

Dog rules in the U.S. come from three levels: state law, the county, and the city. Nearly every state requires rabies vaccination for dogs, while leash, license, and waste rules are usually set by the city or county, so they can be different in Santa Rosa than in the next town over.

• License and rabies tag: most cities require a dog license and current rabies vaccination. Keep the tags on your dog's collar.
• Leash rules: many cities require dogs to be leashed in public, with off-leash allowed only in posted dog areas. Check the leash length limit too.
• Waste: picking up after your dog is required almost everywhere, and fines apply.
• Limits: ordinances often cover barking, the number of dogs per home, and dogs left in hot cars or tied up outdoors.

For the exact rules in Santa Rosa, read the city's animal ordinance or ask local animal control: municipal code library · search the Santa Rosa dog ordinance · Santa Rosa on the map. Dote does not give legal advice, and rules change, so confirm with the city.

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