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.
Perhaps the most astonishing thing about Marin County for dogs and dog walking, are the liberal expanses of land given over to Open Spaces. The ordinances for dog walking are amazingly liberal as well. Basically, the Marin County Ordinance on dog walking in Open Space areas is as follows:
"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. Commercial dog walkers require a special permit from the District. 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."
According to Marin Countys Humane Society, a dog park is a locale where dogs can socialize and run in a safe, secure environment off their leashes. But, we certainly wont ignore the many parks that welcome dogs on leashes! Of the numerous dog parks in Southern Marin, we will focus on Sausalitos Remington Park and Mill Valleys Dog Run and other parks that permit dogs on leashes. One of Marin Countys premier pooch places since 1999 is located at 100 Ebbtide Avenue at Bridgeway, in the Martin Luther King Open Space. It is called Remington Park or to the group of volunteers who use it, Sausalito Dog Park. The mission of this group, who formed 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 in response to Sausalitos strict leash laws by a local resident, the Remington Parks Sausalito Dog 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 and volunteers do the rest. For more information, call 415-846-8323.
Mill Valleys premier dog park facilities are found at Richardson Bay at Bayfront on Sycamore, east of Camino Alto. In addition to a 3-acre dog park, Bayfront provides access to the Bay for dogs that swim! Let your spaniels, poodles, and retrievers go swimming! If they arent busy running and playing with other dogs, your non-swimming dogs will enjoy the small agility course.
Other parks and places in Mill Valley that welcome dogs on leash are 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 and the various steps, lanes and paths throughout the City of Mill Valley.
Perhaps the most astonishing thing about Marin County for dogs and dog walking, are the liberal expanses of land given over to Open Spaces. The ordinances for dog walking are amazingly liberal as well. Basically, the Marin County Ordinance on dog walking in Open Space areas is as follows:
"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. Commercial dog walkers require a special permit from the District. 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."
According to Marin Countys Humane Society, a dog park is a locale where dogs can socialize and run in a safe, secure environment off their leashes. But, we certainly wont ignore the many parks that welcome dogs on leashes! Of the numerous dog parks in Southern Marin, we will focus on Sausalitos Remington Park and Mill Valleys Dog Run and other parks that permit dogs on leashes. One of Marin Countys premier pooch places since 1999 is located at 100 Ebbtide Avenue at Bridgeway, in the Martin Luther King Open Space. It is called Remington Park or to the group of volunteers who use it, Sausalito Dog Park. The mission of this group, who formed 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 in response to Sausalitos strict leash laws by a local resident, the Remington Parks Sausalito Dog 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 and volunteers do the rest. For more information, call 415-846-8323.
Mill Valleys premier dog park facilities are found at Richardson Bay at Bayfront on Sycamore, east of Camino Alto. In addition to a 3-acre dog park, Bayfront provides access to the Bay for dogs that swim! Let your spaniels, poodles, and retrievers go swimming! If they arent busy running and playing with other dogs, your non-swimming dogs will enjoy the small agility course.
Other parks and places in Mill Valley that welcome dogs on leash are 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 and the various steps, lanes and paths throughout the City of Mill Valley.
About the Author:
David DuPont is a principal with The DuPont Group, a residential real estate firm in Marin County, California specializing in Marin County real estate and Sausalito,CA homes for sale. David is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and has consulted more than 50 individuals and families in buying and selling real estate in the Bay Area.
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