Southern Marin is a Doggie Paradise with Dog Walking Parks and Open Spaces
To the dog owner and his dog, there is almost nothing more fun than being outdoors. And with over 70,000 dogs in Marin County, local officials and dog lovers have responded to this by creating a plethora of parks, including specifically designated dog parks and other areas that allow dog walking. This is a great way for dog owners to get their exercise, chat and make friends with other dog owners.
Probably the most amazing thing about Marin County, as far as dog walking is concerned, is the enormous amount of land given to Open Spaces and the liberal ordinances for dog walking. Basically stated, the Marin County Ordinance on dog walking in Open Space areas:
“Unless signed otherwise by the District, dogs are permitted on open space lands when restrained by a 6′ (maximum) long leash. Dogs are allowed off-leash on fire protection roads only when under the direct and immediate control of a responsible person. Sensitive wildlife areas may have additional restrictions. Three dogs per person are permitted at a time on open space. Dog owners or persons accompanying dogs on District lands are required to clean up and remove dog wastes. Control and clean up after your pet(s). All persons bringing dog(s) on District property must possess a leash no longer than 6 feet — one for each animal.” Note: Commercial dog walkers require a special permit from the District.
According to the Marin Humane Society, a dog park is a place where dogs can socialize and run off leash in a safe, secure environment. But, there are many more parks that allow dogs on leashes, so we certainly wont ignore those! There are several dog parks in Southern Marin, but we will focus on Sausalitos Remington Park and Mill Valleys Dog Run and other parks that permit dogs on leashes. Located at 100 Ebbtide Avenue at Bridgeway, in the Martin Luther King Open Space is Remington Park, one of Marin Countys premier pooch places since 1999. The mission of the Friends of Sausalito Dog Park, a non-profit organization, is to maintain, support and foster leash-free, clean and protected dog parks for exercise, socialization and education in Sausalito in partnership with the City of Sausalitos Department of Parks and Recreation. Started by a local resident in response to Sausalitos strict leash laws, the Sausalito Dog Park at Remington Park provides a clean, protected area for both dogs and owners for the dogs to exercise freely off the leash. Sausalito provides garbage pick up, water and electricity to the park. Volunteers do the rest. For more information, call 415-846-8323.
The premier dog park facilities in Mill Valley are found at Richardson Bay at Bayfront on Sycamore, east of Camino Alto. The Dog Run at Bayfront provides a 3-acre dog park with access to the Bay for your water loving dogs that swim! This is for your avid swimmers, that is your poodles, retrievers and spaniels! For those non-swimming dogs that arent busy running and playing with other dogs, they will enjoy the small agility course.
In addition to the various steps, lanes and paths and main streets of Mill Valley, Other parks that welcome dogs on leashes include: Blithedale Park, Ernest Bloch Memorial Park, Boyle Park, Cascade Park, Freeman Park, Hauke Park, Lytton Square, Miller Grove, Old Mill Park, Park Terrace, the Plaza, Scott Highlands Park, Skate Park, Sycamore Park.
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