The Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE)  is considering options for two new dog parks in the Land Park and Curtis Park neighborhoods and is seeking feedback through an online survey.

As part of developing new dog parks, the City considers community input, industry design standards, availability of space and dog park programs outside the City.

Through the survey, residents can provide feedback about dog and human safety concerns, current and nearby uses, traffic, parking impacts and more. The survey closes July 24.

“We feel strongly about considering the community’s level of support for dog park locations and types of dog parks,” YPCE Director Jackie Beecham said. “One option is a pilot program in William Land Park for an off-leash, unfenced dog park, something new to Sacramento but not new to some cities in California and around the country. We look forward to community feedback as a primary component of our programming.”

An off-leash dog park is a designated area for dogs to socialize, run and exercise. Considerations for an unfenced dog park include whether the area is currently programmed or heavily used. A pilot program would be evaluated at three and six-month intervals.

As part of its current community engagement, YPCE is considering also considering a permanent, fenced dog park within the Land Park and Curtis Park communities.

Since late 2022, YPCE has solicited input about location options in Land Park or Curtis Park through an open house, surveys and other outreach. Previously, over 500 residents provided input about eight concept plans for dog parks in and near Curtis and Land Parks that meet the size and location requirements for dog parks in Sacramento.

The City Council in December 2023 approved the establishment of a capital improvement project to support a new phase of outreach and the pilot program at Land Park.

YPCE will continue to present progress updates and plans to the Parks and Community Enrichment Commission.