Within 10 miles of Agoura Hills, CA · Updated 2026-07-12
Agoura Hills does not run a fenced dog park of its own, but Westlake Village sits just a few minutes away with a well-outfitted yard, and the Conejo Recreation parks in Thousand Oaks add several more choices. See the full Agoura Hills events guide for more to do nearby.
Top-Rated Dog Parks Near Agoura Hills
1. Westlake Village Dog Park (Westlake Village)
Location: 31400 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Dog owners in Westlake Village know Westlake Village Dog Park for its fenced, separate small-dog area. The setup works well for regular visits, and there is no entry fee to get in.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, water fountains, shade shelter, boulders and mounds. Closed Mondays.
Parent tip: Closed Monday mornings 7am-11am, plus full closures for reseeding each early November and June.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Westlake Village Dog Park page.
2. Conejo Creek Dog Park (Thousand Oaks)
From Agoura Hills, it runs under 10 min door-to-door, and Thousand Oaks's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 1350 E Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Conejo Creek Dog Park sits in Thousand Oaks with fenced plus separate small-dog area, water fountains. It runs on a set schedule (closed Thursday), so check before a special trip.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, water fountains, shade structures, double-gated entrance. Closed Thursdays.
Parent tip: Watch the schedule: closed Thursday mornings 7am-9am, and shut all day on the third Thursday of each month.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Conejo Creek Dog Park city page.
3. Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area (Thousand Oaks)
For a family coming from Agoura Hills, the drive clocks in at under 10 min without traffic, an easy add-on if you're already headed toward Thousand Oaks.
Location: 400 Windtree Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area sits in Thousand Oaks with fenced plus compacted natural earth surfacing, benches. It keeps regular open hours with no scheduled closures to plan around.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, benches, shade.
Parent tip: Open dawn to dusk; no separate small-dog side, so it suits calmer dogs best.
4. Estella Park Off-Leash Area (Thousand Oaks)
For Agoura Hills families, plan under 10 min each way, and Thousand Oaks is easy to get around once you're there.
Location: 300 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Estella Park Off-Leash Area in Thousand Oaks offers off-leash area, fenced, compacted natural earth surfacing, giving dogs room to run without a lot of guesswork. It keeps regular open hours with no scheduled closures to plan around.
Good to know: off-leash area, fenced, benches.
Parent tip: Open dawn to dusk; shade is limited, so summer midday visits run hot.
5. Kimber Park Off-Leash Area (Newbury Park)
Starting in Agoura Hills, the drive takes under 10 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.
Location: 3295 Bear Creek Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Dog owners in Newbury Park know Kimber Park Off-Leash Area for its off-leash area, fenced. The setup works well for regular visits, and there is no entry fee to get in.
Good to know: off-leash area, fenced.
Parent tip: Open dawn to dusk; there is no grass here, so expect dirt underpaw after a run.
Planning a specific day? Check the Kimber Park Off-Leash Area status page for closures first.
6. Simi Dog Park (Simi Valley)
If you're based in Agoura Hills, it's about 12 min without traffic, worth combining with other Simi Valley stops.
Location: 2251 Lost Canyons Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Simi Dog Park in Simi Valley offers fenced, separate small-dog area, water stations, giving dogs room to run without a lot of guesswork. It runs on a set schedule (closed Thursday), so check before a special trip.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, water stations, agility equipment, waste disposal stations. Closed Thursdays.
Parent tip: Open 7am to dusk daily except Thursday mornings, when it closes until 11am for maintenance.
Before you load up the car, review the Simi Dog Park page for maintenance or event closures.
How we picked these
All picks are public, fenced off-leash areas run by a city or recreation district, not private or HOA yards. We weighted separate small-dog sections, water access, and shade over raw distance. Details come from park department listings and visitor reports, never paid placements.
Planning your visit
The hills around Agoura stay breezy most afternoons, but inland yards nearby can still run warm in summer, so morning visits work best. Leash up through the parking lot before the gate, and bring current vaccination tags in case a park posts entry rules. Weekend mornings get busiest at Westlake Village, so an early start means more room.
For more kids' events near Agoura Hills this week, see the Agoura Hills events page.
Taking Kids to Agoura Hills Dog Parks
- Walking feet only: running kids look like prey or playmates to excited dogs, and either way they get knocked down. Keep little ones beside you, not weaving through the pack.
- Ask the owner before petting: every time, even for dogs that look friendly. Teach kids to offer a closed fist for a sniff first and skip dogs that are eating, playing tug, or guarding a toy.
- One person works the gate: Westlake Village Dog Park and most Agoura Hills-area dog parks use double-gated entries so off-leash dogs can't bolt. Let an adult handle both gates; kids wait inside the airlock, not holding a gate open.
- Stick to the small-dog side with toddlers when both sides are open. You get smaller dogs, slower play, and far fewer body-checks at kid height.
Before You Load Up the Car
- Check the maintenance closure: Conejo Creek Dog Park and several other Agoura Hills-area dog parks close one weekday morning for mowing and sanitizing, and shut down after heavy rain to protect the turf. The official page linked on each card has current status.
- Bring water for dogs and kids: fountains exist at most parks but go offline in winter and during repairs. A collapsible bowl beats sharing the communal one during peak season.
- Vaccination tags on the collar: current rabies tags are required everywhere, and some cities also require a paid park permit or registration. Check the card's "Good to know" line before your first visit.
- Mind the surface in summer: decomposed granite and artificial turf hit paw-burning (and flip-flop-melting) temperatures by midday. Morning and evening visits are kinder to everyone's feet.
Agoura Hills Dog Parks, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dog parks for kids near Agoura Hills, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout dog parks within about 10 miles of Agoura Hills. The top picks include Westlake Village Dog Park, Conejo Creek Dog Park and Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are dog parks near Agoura Hills free?
Yes, every dog park in this guide is free to visit, with no admission fee or ticket required for Westlake Village Dog Park, Conejo Creek Dog Park, Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area or any of the other picks.
What is the closest dog park to Agoura Hills?
Westlake Village Dog Park in Westlake Village is the closest pick at about 2.7 miles from Agoura Hills. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon, short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.
When are dog parks near Agoura Hills busiest?
Weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m. (the after-work rush) and weekend mornings. For calmer visits with kids, aim for weekday mid-mornings or early afternoons. In summer, go before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m., turf and granite surfaces get hot enough to burn paws by midday. Most area dog parks also close one weekday morning for maintenance, so check the official page linked above before driving out.