Located just east of Los Angeles, Pasadena may be best known as the home of the famous Rose Bowl and the Rose Bowl parade. But this city is also a popular place to live, especially for families and students. Like most of the L.A. area, Pasadena is densely populated, and not everyone has the backyard space for their dog to exercise properly. For those looking to give their dog room to run, here are 10 great off-leash dog parks in and around Pasadena, CA, you can visit today!
The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA
- Alice Frost Kennedy Dog Park
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Address: 📍3026 E. Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fully fenced, 2.5-acre dog park with separate large and small areas
Grass surface can get muddy when it rains
Shade, water, seating areas, and waste bags are available
Dogs must have a current license and be fully vaccinated
Free parking and restrooms are available at nearby Vina Vieja Park
- South Paws-Adena Dog Park
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Address: 📍650 Stoney Dr. South Pasadena, CA 91030
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fully fenced dog park with separate large and small dog areas
Limited shade
Dog agility equipment is available for play
Water, seating, and waste bags are available
Free parking, but it can fill up quickly
- Playhouse Village Dog Park
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Address: 📍122 N. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
One of the newest parks in Pasadena
Limited in size but has separate small and large dog areas
Water and waste bags are available
Playground, parking, and restrooms are available
- Hermon Dog Park
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Address: 📍405 S Avenue 60 Los Angeles, CA 90042
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located just south of Pasadena in NE Los Angeles
Separate small and large dog areas
Decomposed granite play surface for less mess
Shade, seating, water, and waste bags are available
Partly maintained by a non-profit and volunteer group
- Eagle Rock Dog Park
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Address: 📍1100 Eagle Vista Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90041
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located just northeast of Pasadena
No separate small dog play area
Primarily artificial turf surface, with some hilly terrain
Shade, water, and waste bags are available
Street parking is the closest
- Sierra Madre Dog Park
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Address: 📍611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 15 minutes east of Pasadena
No frills dog park with separate large and small play areas
Dirt playing surface, with minimal shade and water
No waste bags in the dog park
- Arcadia Dog Park
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Address: 📍2nd Avenue and Colorado Blvd Arcadia, CA 91006
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 minutes east of Pasadena
Dirt and grass playing surface
Separate large and small dog play areas
Shade, water, and waste bags are available
Located near the freeway and can be noisy
- Crescenta Valley Dog Park
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Address: 📍3901 Dunsmore Ave, Glendale, CA 91214
🕐 Open Times: 7 am to 8 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 7 miles east of Pasadena
Decomposed granite and wood chip playing surface
Separate large and small dog play areas
Shade, water, a dog wash, benches, and waste bags are available
- Griffith Park Dog Park
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Address: 📍5101 N. Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, Ca 90027
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, closed Tuesday 6 am to 10 am for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 miles west of Pasadena
Packed dirt playing surface can be rough on the paws
Separate large and small dog play areas
Small parking lot, water, and waste bags are available
Be prepared for freeway noise
- Silver Lake Dog Park
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Address: 📍1893 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm, closed Wednesday 6 am to 8:30 am for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 miles southwest of Pasadena
Mostly dirt playing surface, often sloping and uneven
Small dog park with separate large and dog areas
Water and waste bags are available
Tends to be crowded
Conclusion Before heading out to one of these off-leash areas in Pasadena, check the rules for the dog park. Dog parks can be high-stress environments for many pets, so keep a close eye on your pup to see how they’re handling the visit. Although the parks can get busy in the afternoon, you can visit them earlier if your pet is not fond of crowds. Some locations provide water and other amenities for your dog, but it’s best to bring your own supplies. Sources
“Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA” “Pasadena Pet-Friendly Dog Parks” “The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks In and Around LA”
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Located just east of Los Angeles, Pasadena may be best known as the home of the famous Rose Bowl and the Rose Bowl parade. But this city is also a popular place to live, especially for families and students.
Like most of the L.A. area, Pasadena is densely populated, and not everyone has the backyard space for their dog to exercise properly. For those looking to give their dog room to run, here are 10 great off-leash dog parks in and around Pasadena, CA, you can visit today!
The 10 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA
1. Alice Frost Kennedy Dog Park
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Address: 📍3026 E. Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fully fenced, 2.5-acre dog park with separate large and small areas
Grass surface can get muddy when it rains
Shade, water, seating areas, and waste bags are available
Dogs must have a current license and be fully vaccinated
Free parking and restrooms are available at nearby Vina Vieja Park
2. South Paws-Adena Dog Park
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Address: 📍650 Stoney Dr. South Pasadena, CA 91030
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Fully fenced dog park with separate large and small dog areas
Limited shade
Dog agility equipment is available for play
Water, seating, and waste bags are available
Free parking, but it can fill up quickly
3. Playhouse Village Dog Park
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Address: 📍122 N. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
One of the newest parks in Pasadena
Limited in size but has separate small and large dog areas
Water and waste bags are available
Playground, parking, and restrooms are available
4. Hermon Dog Park
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Address: 📍405 S Avenue 60 Los Angeles, CA 90042
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located just south of Pasadena in NE Los Angeles
Separate small and large dog areas
Decomposed granite play surface for less mess
Shade, seating, water, and waste bags are available
Partly maintained by a non-profit and volunteer group
5. Eagle Rock Dog Park
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Address: 📍1100 Eagle Vista Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90041
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located just northeast of Pasadena
No separate small dog play area
Primarily artificial turf surface, with some hilly terrain
Shade, water, and waste bags are available
Street parking is the closest
6. Sierra Madre Dog Park
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Address: 📍611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 15 minutes east of Pasadena
No frills dog park with separate large and small play areas
Dirt playing surface, with minimal shade and water
No waste bags in the dog park
7. Arcadia Dog Park
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Address: 📍2nd Avenue and Colorado Blvd Arcadia, CA 91006
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 minutes east of Pasadena
Dirt and grass playing surface
Separate large and small dog play areas
Shade, water, and waste bags are available
Located near the freeway and can be noisy
8. Crescenta Valley Dog Park
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Address: 📍3901 Dunsmore Ave, Glendale, CA 91214
🕐 Open Times: 7 am to 8 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 7 miles east of Pasadena
Decomposed granite and wood chip playing surface
Separate large and small dog play areas
Shade, water, a dog wash, benches, and waste bags are available
9. Griffith Park Dog Park
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Address: 📍5101 N. Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, Ca 90027
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset, closed Tuesday 6 am to 10 am for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 miles west of Pasadena
Packed dirt playing surface can be rough on the paws
Separate large and small dog play areas
Small parking lot, water, and waste bags are available
Be prepared for freeway noise
10. Silver Lake Dog Park
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Address: 📍1893 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕐 Open Times: 6 am to 10 pm, closed Wednesday 6 am to 8:30 am for maintenance
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Located about 10 miles southwest of Pasadena
Mostly dirt playing surface, often sloping and uneven
Small dog park with separate large and dog areas
Water and waste bags are available
Tends to be crowded
- Fully fenced, 2.5-acre dog park with separate large and small areas
- Grass surface can get muddy when it rains
- Shade, water, seating areas, and waste bags are available
- Dogs must have a current license and be fully vaccinated
- Free parking and restrooms are available at nearby Vina Vieja Park
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- Fully fenced dog park with separate large and small dog areas
- Limited shade
- Dog agility equipment is available for play
- Water, seating, and waste bags are available
- Free parking, but it can fill up quickly
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- One of the newest parks in Pasadena
- Limited in size but has separate small and large dog areas
- Water and waste bags are available
- Playground, parking, and restrooms are available
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- Located just south of Pasadena in NE Los Angeles
- Separate small and large dog areas
- Decomposed granite play surface for less mess
- Shade, seating, water, and waste bags are available
- Partly maintained by a non-profit and volunteer group
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- Located just northeast of Pasadena
- No separate small dog play area
- Primarily artificial turf surface, with some hilly terrain
- Shade, water, and waste bags are available
- Street parking is the closest
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- Located about 15 minutes east of Pasadena
- No frills dog park with separate large and small play areas
- Dirt playing surface, with minimal shade and water
- No waste bags in the dog park
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- Located about 10 minutes east of Pasadena
- Dirt and grass playing surface
- Separate large and small dog play areas
- Shade, water, and waste bags are available
- Located near the freeway and can be noisy
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- Located about 7 miles east of Pasadena
- Decomposed granite and wood chip playing surface
- Separate large and small dog play areas
- Shade, water, a dog wash, benches, and waste bags are available
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- Located about 10 miles west of Pasadena
- Packed dirt playing surface can be rough on the paws
- Separate large and small dog play areas
- Small parking lot, water, and waste bags are available
- Be prepared for freeway noise
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- Located about 10 miles southwest of Pasadena
- Mostly dirt playing surface, often sloping and uneven
- Small dog park with separate large and dog areas
- Water and waste bags are available
- Tends to be crowded
Conclusion
Before heading out to one of these off-leash areas in Pasadena, check the rules for the dog park. Dog parks can be high-stress environments for many pets, so keep a close eye on your pup to see how they’re handling the visit. Although the parks can get busy in the afternoon, you can visit them earlier if your pet is not fond of crowds. Some locations provide water and other amenities for your dog, but it’s best to bring your own supplies.
Sources
“Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA” “Pasadena Pet-Friendly Dog Parks” “The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks In and Around LA”
Featured Image Credit: Roman Seliutin, Shutterstock
Sources
“Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA” “Pasadena Pet-Friendly Dog Parks” “The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks In and Around LA”
- “Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pasadena, CA”
- “Pasadena Pet-Friendly Dog Parks”
- “The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks In and Around LA”
