Be Safe Be Aware Be as good as your Dog thinks you are!
Large dog park small dog park Obstacle Course
The Redondo Beach Dog Park is sectioned off into two main dog areas with a separate gated obstacle course. The use of each of the areas is based on the conduct and interaction of both dogs and their owners/caretakers.
The Park is closed for maintenance every Wednesday from dawn to 12:00 pm.
If the gates are locked after that time, please contact the Redondo Beach Department of Public Works at (310) 318-0687 to have it unlocked.
The use of the Large Dog Park is intended for all dogs regardless of size.
The use of the Small Dog area is intended for dogs under 30 inches, puppies under 6 months of age or timid larger dogs. Use of the Small dog Park by larger breeds shall be guided by their behavior and interactions.
The use of the Obstacle Couse is intended for all dogs. The area shall not be used as a segregation area for aggressive dogs. Dogs should be actively using the area. Only one dog at at time should be on each obstacle.
Please contact the Redondo Beach Police, Animal Control Section if you have any questions concerning animals, Animal Abuse or incidents concerning animals within the City at
(310) 318-0611. If there is no answer and there is an urgent situation, please call the
Redondo Beach Police at 310-379-5411 or 911 in an Emergency situation.
DOG PARK LAWs
The following are laws that govern dogs within the Dog Park. They are for your safety and the safety of the dogs.
The Dog Owner/Caretaker is required to clean all dog’s feces from the Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (1) (Dogs in Parks)
Any dog over the age of four (4) months shall have been vaccinated for rabies and legally licensed prior to use of the Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (2) (Dogs in Parks)
Female dogs in heat are not permitted to use the Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (3) (Dogs in Parks)
Professional dog trainers may not use the Park in the conduct of their business.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (4) (Dogs in Parks)
There shall be no smoking in the Dog Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (5) (Dogs in Parks)
The Owner/caretaker of any dog using the Dog Park must have a leash in his or her possession at all times while in the Park. The leash shall be worn by the dog when traveling on the designated path or sidewalks through the park to and from the Dog Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (6) (Dogs in Parks)
Children under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (7) (Dogs in Parks)
Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the exercise area immediately.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (8) (Dogs in Parks)
Use of the Dog Park by any dog shall constitute implied consent of the dog’s owner to all of the conditions stated in this section and shall constitute a waiver of liability to the City and an agreement and undertaking to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless for any injury or damage caused by such dog during any time that the dog is using the Park.
RB Municipal Code 4-35.07 (9) (Dogs in Parks)
Dog Owners/Caretaker are responsible for picking up the dog’s feces inside or outside of the Dog Park.
RB Municipal Code 5-1.501 (a) (Animal defecation on public and certain private property prohibited)
Dog Owners/Caretakers are required to have in their possession a suitable container in which to recover and fecal matter.
RB Municipal Code 5-1.501 (b) (Animal defecation on public and certain private property prohibited)
Dogs outside of the Dog Park must be on a leash not exceeding six (6') feet in length at all times. The Owner must be holding the leash. This includes in the parking lot as well as traveling to and from your car.
RB Municipal Code 51.103 (Dogs at Large)
All dogs must wear their issued license tags.
RB Municipal Code 5-1.205 (Impounding of Dogs)
All dogs must be currently licensed and vaccinated.
RB Municipal Code 501.105 (License Fees)
Dog Owner/Caretaker are required to provide their contact information and any information regarding the dog’s rabies vaccination to any person that the dog bites. This information must be provided within 48 hours.
For the purpose of this section, it is necessary for the skin of the person to be broken or punctured by the animal for the contact to be classified as a bite.
California Penal Code Section 398
Please do not leave your dog in your vehicle. Please consider the following Relevant considerations include the: weather, temperature inside the vehicle,
amount of ventilation, lack of food or water, and length of time the animal was unattended.
California Penal Code Section 597.7 (Leaving an Animal in an Unattended Vehicle)
Owners/Care Takers shall not abandon their dogs.
California Penal Code Section 597 s (Willful Abandonment of Animal)
Dog Owners/ Care takers should not leave their dog unattended and tethered to a stationary object or vehicle.
California Health and Safety Code 122335 (Tethering of a Dog)
DOG PARK rules and etiquette
The following are Dog Park Rules and Dog Park Etiquette suggestions to keep your visit enjoyable and safe.
RULES
- Each dog must be under the control of an adult.
- No more than 4 dogs per adult.
- The Dog should have a collar, harness, or other device while in the park.
- Owners are solely liable for injuries or damage caused by their dogs.
- Strollers, carriages, bicycles, children's toys, food, or treats are not allowed in the Dog Park
- No smoking, vaping, alcoholic beverages, or food allowed in the Dog Park.
- No Radio-controlled toys or vehicles, drones, or kites.
- Any commercial use of the Dog Park must be permitted by the City of Redondo Beach and be done with the written permission of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Redondo Beach Dog Park.
- Only one dog at a time shall be on each obstacle within the obstacle course.
- If your dog digs a hole, please fill it in.
- Dogs should not be encouraged or directed to jump the dog park perimeter fence and enter the Park.
- Visitor should only use the designated entry and exit gates to the Dog Park areas.
ETIQUETTE
Be aware of your dogs location and behavior.
If you have a rambunctious dog or a rough playing dog, you may want to check with the dogs owner as to when it is appropriate to have your dog move along. Communication is important!
If a dog mounts another dog for any reason, the owner should immediately respond and physically control their dog.
Gate Corrals
- There are gate corrals located at the entry to the park. This is to allows you to Unleash your dog prior to entry into the the park.
- Do not open the outside gate if the inside gate is open. Please be patient.
- Remove your dog's leash inside the double gated holding pen.
- Enter the Park, close the gate and move your dog away from the entrance.
- Please be aware of people and their dogs attempting to enter or exit. Standing in front of the gates while removing or placing a collar or leash on your dog can be problematic.
Normally you should not have a leashed dog in the Park. Some handlers will keep a leash on a dog if the dog is new to the Park or a bit aggressive until the dog settles down. If you must keep the leash on your dog, be aware that this may be problematic. This may put your dog at a disadvantage and may actually cause an altercation.
Please be aware of dog body language and respond appropriately.
thinking about abandoning Your Dog at the Dog Park?
Animal Abandonment
Consider these scenarios:
FIRST
Your pet could get incredibly lucky and some kind person could take YOUR PET and care for it.
OR
A concerned person will call a rescue group to pick up your pet where it may find a happier home than the one you provided.
OR
Someone calls the Redondo Beach Animal Control and they come and pick up your pet, put it in their vehicle and take it to the Carson Shelter where it may be adopted.
OR
You pet isn't adopted it may likely to be euthanized with numerous of its new best friends.
Second
You are seen leaving this poor animal at the Park and you are reported to the Authorities for your illegal and selfish behavior. YOU will be prosecuted !
IF you no longer are able to care for your pet, you owe it to them to find a safe haven/place for them where hopefully someone will take it in and provide it with a good home.
There are many rescues or no kill shelters that are willing to help.
IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO ABANDON AN ANIMAL
PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU ABANDON !
