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Dogs at Lakeside Park/Lake Merritt
Lakeside Park/Lake Merritt receives thousands of visitors who enjoy the park and its amenities. Dogs are prohibited from entering the park because it is the oldest wildlife refuge in California and laws have been passed to protect the wildlife (Statues of California: 18th Session Chapter CCXXIV). Patrons are encouraged to walk their dogs on the sidewalk outside of the park, so as to not disturb the wildlife along the five bird islands and around the Lake. For more information on the Rotary Nature Center and Wildlife Refuge please contact the Rotary Nature Center at (510) 238-3739.

Persons in violation of these ordinances regarding Dogs in Parks and Dogs Off Leash will be subjected to citations and fines issued by the City of Oakland Park Rangers, Animal Control Officers and/or Oakland Police Officers.

The City of Oakland prohibits dogs in all wildlife, natural areas, ball fields, schools, playgrounds and parks with the exception of Dimond Park, Glen Daniel/King Estate Park, Hardy Dog Park, Joaquin Miller Park, Leona Park, Knowland Park, *Shepherd Canyon Trail and *Regional Parks.

*Additional rules and regulations apply, please contact the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) for more information at (510) 562-PARK.

Oakland Municipal Codes
For a complete listing of Municipal Codes reviewing policies for the City of Oakland please visit online at bpc.iserver.net/codes/oakland.




Related links:
- Alameda County Vector
- Berkeley Dog Parks
- Caesar Chavez Park
- Contact Information
- Dracena Park
- Dogs in Parks
- Etiquette
- Find A Dog Park
- Oakland Animal Service
- Oakland Municipal Code
- Oakland Police
- Oakland Rangers
- Ohlone Dog Park
- Ordinance 6.04.070
- Ordinance 6.04.080
- Piedmont Dog Parks
- Regional Parks
- Rotary Nature Center
- Wildlife Protection

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