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Cambria Dog Park

4.2 (26 reviews)

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Bianca T.

Was not allowed to bring my sweet pups in to get a quick play / zoomies on our way to Big Sur because one of them is un-neutered. So we took them for a walk on the outside perimeter instead. Only bad thing is there's fox tails everywhere else. First time visiting a dog park that doesn't allow un-neutered dogs, my pups left pretty sad and walked along the fence not being able to meet and play with the local dogs.

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Jessica K.

Accidentally fell upon this hidden gem of an off leash dog park while checking out downtown Cambria! The park is huge and is broken up into two sections, one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs. Bottled drinking water for the dogs, plenty of Doggie bags, trash can, tennis rackets and a bagillion tennis balls to play with. Plenty of chairs for long visit comfort, open area with green old trees and lush surroundings. Nearby trails make for extended afternoon adventures! Well organized venue that we highly recommend, and will definitely return when we are in town!

sherry u.

While out for a drive, after a walk, we unexpectedly came across this dog park. Took some time to check it out. Spacious - lots of room to run. Tennis rackets and a bucket of tennis balls available to use. clean drinking water available for pups. Poop bags available as well as some pooper scoopers. Benches in dog park for human companions. I'm not a huge fan of bark type ground cover; decomposed granite is easy to maintain and gentler on dog paws however a fun time was had.

Vic C.

While vacationing in Cambria with my huband and our little girl dog, we found this dog park on Yelp and decided to visit yesterday afternoon. This dog park is located outside of downtown Cambria and has a little parking lot. I was little surprised that the place was empty when we arrived after 2 pm. But while we were there, eventually more people with their pups came (mostly large dogs). This dog park is separated with a side for small dogs and a side for large dogs. This dog park has no grass but wood chips/ tree bark on the ground (little bits of it can get caught in between your dog's paws, like it did for our little girl. Or maybe she just wanted to bring back a souvenir). During our visit, we found out that this one man donates the wood chips from his company for free for this dog park. In the large dog park section, there is a few trees along the fence that offers a little shade. There are some metal benches and chairs along the fence. There is also tennis balls with some tennis rackets in a bucket in case your dog wants to play fetch (our little girl doesn't really respond to that game). There is also water available and a poop bag dispenser. We were not in the small dog park section (although our dog is small), but the small dog park section is a narrow strip with a little shade from the trees in the large dog park area. There is also water cooler available for your pup and only two small chairs on this side. For a real dog friendly city, I guess I was expecting this dog park to be bigger and grassy (especially since this part of California does not appear to be affected by the drought like So. Cal). Overall, this park is just average. Some of the dogs and owners that came by were friendly. But do have to mention that there was this one man with 2 large dogs that was here. He did not do a good job at regulating his dog at all. His dog just jumped all over me and our little girl dog and was aggressive (I grew up with dogs all of my life and I understand when dogs just want to play, especially at a dog park. But if you know that your dog is aggressive, keep better control of your pet). I suppose just because someone is a dog owner, it doesn't mean that they are responsible and conscious of their dog's behavior around other dogs....

Small dog and large dogs, separate sides. No grass but lots of really friendly people and good dogs.
Wendy B.

While this city is definitely dog friendly, there are very few areas where dogs can run leash free. Located just outside the northernmost part of old downtown Cambria, the park is located by following a curvatious road until you find yourself surrounded by farmland and fields where hawks lazily circle the sky, and giddy wild turkeys hide in the surrounding trees and shrubs, only giving away their secret hideaways by an unexpected yet charming gobble gobble. The golden rolling hills, pines and oaks that encircled the area are serene. This is a welcome answer to us visiting dog lovers. Completely fenced in and gated, the park has one side for big pups, a smaller side for small. Landscaping is exclusively tree bark on the ground, no grass to mow. There are no trees, but probably not missed since you are enjoying the ocean influence. There are lots of benches and chairs, and many well used and soggy tennis balls and frisbies left behind to play fetch. Parking is a dusty parking lot. Along the fence hang more than a few simple dog memorials dedicated to those pets that left us humans behind. I liken it to stuff your precious children made when in kindergarten, with a name, paw print and some pretty stones pressed into rounds of plaster. And then there is the solitary wind chime with a bell that happily responds to the urging of the gentle ocean breezes. This is a magical place for me and Lilly pup. I encountered only friendly dogs, friendly owners, and responsible locals who took the time to keep the place clean and supplied with water and poopie bags for the next visitor. Thank you City of Cambria for this clean and thoughtful park.

Lesley R.

Dog park # 52 for us in 4 years. Excellent dog park with great attention to detail and cleanliness. Separate area for little dogs and all dogs, double gated, trash, water, fresh bark chips yesterday, tennis balls and racquets provided as well as benches, nice dogs, nice people....and a lot of parking. Beautiful setting on the edge of town with hawks flying overhead. They have a nice handle on membership although you do NOT need to be a member to go (we are not, we were welcomed).

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Great park condition with fenced area. Lots of hiking trails in the surrounding area.

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Beautiful lot activity your furry children will have a ball. All the other animals seemed quite nice it was very relaxing I will be back

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Vineyard Dog Park

Vineyard Dog Park

4.5(26 reviews)
19.5 mi

I'm regularly impressed with what the Central Coast offers to dog owners and Vineyard Dog Park is…read moreno exception. Apart of the Central Coast Dog Park Alliance, this is one of nine semi-private dog parks that request a daily $1 fee or $30 annual fee. You can pay online or in person and of course, it's on the honor system. So don't be a jerk. When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon the park was lively. A few labs and golden-mixes in the big dog section and three or four smaller pups in the small dog section. We appreciate the double gated entrance to prevent any escapes and all the signage reminding folks on the rules. While we keep potty bags on hand, we noticed the several maintained stations that offered these freely. It's clear this park is well taken care of by it's patrons and volunteers. Everyone there was pleasant, kind, and very in tune with their dogs. We appreciated the level of care and consideration everyone had with their dogs and their interactions. It made a slightly nervous mom a lot more relaxed. There was plenty of shade, trees to sniff, and toys and water bowls. Basically everything you could possibly need! While we were only there for about 10 minutes we will certainly be returning. It's also very nearby to the 46-West if you're on a wine adventure with your pup and need to give them a good break.

Fantastic dog park! Highly recommend to anyone in the area - great seating, lots of water, shade,…read moreand balls and frisbees there for you/the dogs to use. Always meet friendly, dog loving people here also! Don't miss this place!

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Cayucos Dog Park

Cayucos Dog Park

3.0(2 reviews)
14.2 mi

Local Eval.: This cute little neighborhood dog park is called Cayucos Dog Park & is a back part of…read moreNorma Rose Park near the Cementery. As one can see by the sign, it is supported by several local businesses. Ironically, despite all the open spaces in our area, dog parks are hard to come by, so this one sure helps out locals who want a safe place for dogs to run around a bit. It is kind of off the beaten tourist path, but on the other hand is right off Route #1....so it is ideal for locals who need it. Cayucos consists of a beach community with houses right next to one another, so there is not much room to roam. You would think that dogs could roam along the main drag or on the lovely beach, but that is not a great idea for all kinds of reasons. As in our beach community of Pismo Beach, leash laws are enforced with a passion, and rightly so....since there have been all kinds of incidents with unpredictable pets. Of course, it goes without saying that dogs [& humans] can misbehave even in a dog park, so please do not bring dogs that do not get along with others. As far as the rest of Norma Rose Park is concerned, there is really not much too it beyond some open grass & basic bathrooms. If one is looking more for a stop over for a park with a playground or more, then one has to be on the ocean side of Cayucos, where there are at least three parks.

I went to the Norma Rose dog park around 9:37 today only to have a nasty rude. B---- telling me to…read morekeep going . This is how it went down. As I drive up a lady was on a scooter with her dog pulling up . She turned and looked at me as if she did not want anyone coming to HER park. I unloaded by dog who is friendly and doesn't bark and went on leash up to the chain length fence . Her dog and all four of the other dogs came up barking up to meet my dog and my dog was just standing there well behaved meeting the Aussie and poodle the dogs were all barking at my dog. This lady who came on the scooter said your dog is encouraging all the barking ( my dog was just standing quietly) So she said to me YOUR DOG IS ENCOURAGING BARKING. ITS BEST YOU KEEP GOING. What a big B----. Her dog and the other 4 dogs were very unruly and were the aggressors. My dog has gone to obedience training and has passed canine good citizen . Apparently rude aggressive people have rude aggressive dogs. Don't come her on Tuesday mornings you and your dog will be asked to leave, Keep an eye out lady on scooter and blue Honda element car with trunk up . Nasty rude B ----es and rude dogs.

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Shamel Park - Let's check this place out!

Shamel Park

4.5(32 reviews)
1.3 mi

This park is a fine place to stop if you want to let the kids or the dog out for a bit…read more Most of the grassy area was taken up by a large group of gentleman playing soccer while we were there but there is a small, unfenced area where you can let your dog off leash for a bit and let them relieve themselves. Most people kept their dogs on leash though Be careful though as it's close to the street and people go around the corner there much faster than I would like, especially for a residential neighborhood. The bathrooms were clean and there is a playground area for kids. You can also access the beach from this park. There is a pool are that was closed, so as busy as it was when we visited, I imagine it gets even busier.

I really have zero complaints about this hidden park. It was…read morein a quiet neighborhood in a corner. I have 3 kids, two who are adults, and one who is 8 years old. There was a play area with slides and swings and they all enjoyed it. The bathrooms were clean, and I noticed there was a pool too. I don't know when it's open or if they open it at all. I just thought it was cute. There was beach access and the beach was pretty clean. There were not too many people, so it was nice to have it practically all to ourselves. There was sand but also beautiful rocks that we all enjoyed playing in. The waves were extremely large and gorgeous. There was a sign that said no lifeguard on site. Overall it was a great experience for all of us, and we would love to return for another day of hanging out!

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