Dog Walking Parks and Open Spaces Make Southern Marin a Doggie Paradise

Dog Walking Parks and Open Spaces Make Southern Marin a Doggie Paradise

by David DuPont

There is almost nothing more fun than being outdoors for the dog owner and his dog. With over 70,000 dogs in the County, Marin officials and dog lovers alike have affirmed this by creating a number of parks that include specifically designated dog parks and other areas that allow dog walking. This is a wonderful way for dog owners to get their exercise, make friends and chat with other dog owners.

As far as dog walking is concerned, probably the most amazing thing about Marin County is the liberal ordinances for dog walking and the enormous pieces of land dedicated to Open Spaces. Basically, the Marin County Ordinance on dog walking in Open Space areas is enumerated here:

"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. 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 the Marin Humane Society, a dog park is a place where dogs can socialize and run off leash in a safe, secure environment. But, there are many more parks that allow dogs on leashes, so we certainly wont ignore those! There are several dog parks in Southern Marin, but we will focus on Sausalitos Remington Park and Mill Valleys Dog Run and other parks that permit dogs on leashes. Located at 100 Ebbtide Avenue at Bridgeway, in the Martin Luther King Open Space is Remington Park, one of Marin Countys premier pooch places since 1999. The mission of 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 by a local resident in response to Sausalitos strict leash laws, the Sausalito Dog Park at Remington 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. 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.

In addition to the various steps, lanes and paths and main streets of Mill Valley, Other parks that welcome dogs on leashes include: 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. - 20511

David DuPont is a principal with The DuPont Group, a residential real estate firm in Marin County, California specializing in (http://www.thedupontgroup.net) Marin County real estate and (http://www.thedupontgroup.net/sausalito-real-estate) 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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Title: Dog Walking Parks and Open Spaces Make Southern Marin a Doggie Paradise
Author: David DuPont
Email: Dave@TheDuPontGroup.net
Keywords: dog walking,marin county,san francisco bay area,dogs,pets,pet sitting,pet health,animals,family,home
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