Where are off-leash dog parks, beaches in SLO County? Check out these spots
Is your dog sick of playing in the same place every day?
Off-leash areas let pets can explore new environments and meet furry friends at the same time.
San Luis Obispo County has several parks and beaches that allow dogs to roam free while enjoying nature.
Find out where pups can play in SLO County:
Are there off-leash dog parks in SLO County?
SLO County has 10 dog parks where dogs can run around leash-free with other pups within fenced enclosures according to San Luis Obispo County Parks and the Central Coast Dog Park Alliance.
Laguna Lake Dog Park in San Luis Obispo recently underwent a $1.3 million renovation, adding fencing, new play structures and additional seating areas and drinking fountains with dog bowls.
Here’s where to find off-leash dog parks near you:
- Heilmann Dog Park, 9445 El Bordo Ave., Atascadero
- Vineyard Dog Park, 1010 Semillon Lane, Templeton
- El Chorro Dog Park, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo
- Laguna Lake Dog Park, 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
- Nipomo Dog Park, 255 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo
- Norma Rose Dog Park, 2450 Ocean Blvd., Cayucos
- Cambria Dog Park, 2021 Rodeo Grounds Road, Cambria
- Elm Street Dog Park, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande
- Jody Giannini Family Dog Park, 3044 Ironwood Ave., Morro Bay
- Sherwood Dog Park, 290 Scott St., Paso Robles
Check the parks’ websites for specific hours and rules.
Are there leash-free dog beaches in SLO County?
Although leashed dogs are allowed on many SLO County beaches, only two offer off-leash options for pets.
Toro Creek Dog Beach, at the intersection of Toro Creek Road and Highway 1 in Morro Bay, is a mile-long playground where dogs can “splash in and out of the surf,” Visit Morro Bay said.
“This white sandy beach fills the gap between the north and south sections of Morro Strand State Beach in north Morro Bay,” the Morro Bay tourism resource said.
According to the Port San Luis Harbor District, dogs can to go leash free at Olde Port Beach along Avila Beach Drive.
Avila Beach allows dogs to roam freely during certain hours, the harbor district said.
“Dogs are allowed off-leash and under voice command control on Avila Beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. daily.,” the harbor district said, noting that only service dogs are allowed outside of those hours.
No dogs are allowed on nearby Fisherman’s Beach.
