Encinitas is located along the coastline of San Diego County, which means that the area has plenty of beaches, as well as a number of green areas and community parks. In most of these areas, though, dogs must be kept on a leash. If you want to give your pup more freedom, allow them to burn off extra energy, or you want to work on some off-leash training, there is also a good number of off-leash dog parks in Encinitas. Some of the parks only allow off-leash dogs at specific times but others offer the facility throughout the week while also offering additional facilities like agility apparatus. Below are 5 great off-leash dog parks in Encinitas where you can take your four-legged friend.
The 5 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Encinitas, California
- Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 335 Santa Fe Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007
🕐 Open Times: 08:00–sunset (closed Thursday 13:00–15:00)
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Fenced areas for small and large dogs
Umbrellas and benches available
Agility equipment
Water fountain
Parking available on-site
- Encinitas View Point Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 56 E D St, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 06:00–09:00 and Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
- Orpheus Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 482 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 06:00–07:30; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15:00–20:00; Sunday 06:00–09:00; Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
- Sun Vista Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2017-2087 Avenida La Posta, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 06:00–09:00 and Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, east side of the park only
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
Off-leash allowed on east side of the park
- Power Lines Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1679 Mountain Vista Dr #1601, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: 06:00–21:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, but only in the designated area
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
No poop bags or water fountain facilities
Large, enclosed dog park
Includes an off-leash hiking trail
Conclusion Off-leash dog parks provide a safe environment where you can let your pup off their leash to run around, let off steam, and enjoy the company of other dogs. They can also present good opportunities for training. You do need to be prepared to meet other off-leash dogs, however, and you should always be respectful of other park users by making sure your dog is well-behaved towards others and that you pick up any mess. Some dog parks provide poop bags, but this isn’t always the case, so it is best to take your own. Similarly, while some parks offer facilities like water fountains to refill your dog’s water, not all do.
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Encinitas is located along the coastline of San Diego County, which means that the area has plenty of beaches, as well as a number of green areas and community parks. In most of these areas, though, dogs must be kept on a leash. If you want to give your pup more freedom, allow them to burn off extra energy, or you want to work on some off-leash training, there is also a good number of off-leash dog parks in Encinitas.
Some of the parks only allow off-leash dogs at specific times but others offer the facility throughout the week while also offering additional facilities like agility apparatus.
Below are 5 great off-leash dog parks in Encinitas where you can take your four-legged friend.
The 5 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Encinitas, California
1. Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 335 Santa Fe Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007
🕐 Open Times: 08:00–sunset (closed Thursday 13:00–15:00)
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Fenced areas for small and large dogs
Umbrellas and benches available
Agility equipment
Water fountain
Parking available on-site
2. Encinitas View Point Park
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Fenced areas for small and large dogs
Umbrellas and benches available
Agility equipment
Water fountain
Parking available on-site
- Fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Umbrellas and benches available
- Agility equipment
- Water fountain
- Parking available on-site
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🗺️ Address: 📍 56 E D St, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 06:00–09:00 and Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
3. Orpheus Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 482 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 06:00–07:30; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15:00–20:00; Sunday 06:00–09:00; Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
4. Sun Vista Park
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On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
- On-street parking only
- No public restrooms available
- Picnic facilities in the park
- Children’s play area in the park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 2017-2087 Avenida La Posta, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 06:00–09:00 and Sunday 15:00–20:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, east side of the park only
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
Off-leash allowed on east side of the park
5. Power Lines Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1679 Mountain Vista Dr #1601, Encinitas, CA 92024
🕐 Open Times: 06:00–21:00
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, but only in the designated area
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
No poop bags or water fountain facilities
Large, enclosed dog park
Includes an off-leash hiking trail
Conclusion
Off-leash dog parks provide a safe environment where you can let your pup off their leash to run around, let off steam, and enjoy the company of other dogs. They can also present good opportunities for training. You do need to be prepared to meet other off-leash dogs, however, and you should always be respectful of other park users by making sure your dog is well-behaved towards others and that you pick up any mess. Some dog parks provide poop bags, but this isn’t always the case, so it is best to take your own. Similarly, while some parks offer facilities like water fountains to refill your dog’s water, not all do.
On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
Picnic facilities in the park
Children’s play area in the park
Off-leash allowed on east side of the park
- On-street parking only
- No public restrooms available
- Picnic facilities in the park
- Children’s play area in the park
- Off-leash allowed on east side of the park
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On-street parking only
No public restrooms available
No poop bags or water fountain facilities
Large, enclosed dog park
Includes an off-leash hiking trail
- On-street parking only
- No public restrooms available
- No poop bags or water fountain facilities
- Large, enclosed dog park
- Includes an off-leash hiking trail
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