Calabasas has run its own Bark Park for years, and if you want a change of scenery, Westlake Village's dog park and the Valley's big Sepulveda Basin yard are both a short drive out. See the full Calabasas events guide for more to do nearby.
Top-Rated Dog Parks Near Calabasas
1. Calabasas Bark Park (Calabasas)
Location: 4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
Calabasas👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.4 miCalabasas Bark Park is a plain, no-frills fenced yard with separate small and large dog sides and a doggie drinking fountain, though owners need to bring their own water since there's no running water on site. It connects to the Las Virgenes and Milenium trails if your dog wants a walk after.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, drinking fountain, paved parking. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Parent tip: It's closed Monday through Thursday mornings for maintenance, so weekends and Friday are the reliable days.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Calabasas Bark Park page.
2. Westlake Village Dog Park (Westlake Village)
From Calabasas, it runs about 14 min door-to-door, and Westlake Village's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 31400 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Shaped terrain beats flat boring. Westlake Village's approach with boulders and mounds instead of flat ground makes the space more interesting for dogs and owners alike, with separate sections for size safety. The attached pet wash station handles post-visit cleanup so you're not driving home with a muddy dog, which is a real quality-of-life upgrade over typical parks.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, shade shelter, pet wash station, boulders and mounds. Closed Mondays.
Parent tip: Closed Monday mornings 7am-11am, plus full closures for reseeding each early November and June.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Westlake Village Dog Park city page.
3. Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park (Lake Balboa)
From Calabasas, it runs about 15 min door-to-door, and Lake Balboa's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 17550 Victory Blvd, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Big energetic dogs sprint here. As one of the biggest off-leash yards in the Valley, Sepulveda Basin gives large, high-energy dogs serious room to run across multiple fenced sections. The timid-dog side means your energetic pup isn't constantly trampling nervous little ones, mini agility equipment provides enrichment, and water stations positioned around keep hydration convenient through long visits.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, agility area, water access, shade.
Parent tip: It only runs 6am-6pm Monday-Friday, shorter hours than most, so check before a weekend plan.
Planning a specific day? Check the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park status page for closures first.
4. Laurel Canyon Dog Park (Studio City)
Starting in Calabasas, the drive takes about 22 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.
Location: 8260 Mulholland Dr, Studio City, CA 90046
Laurel Canyon Dog Park fills a hollow off Mulholland Drive with a 3-acre off-leash area and a separate side for small or timid dogs. The hillside setting means real shade in spots, unlike some of the flatter valley yards.
Good to know: separate small-dog area, shade, hillside setting. Closed Fridays.
Parent tip: Closed Friday mornings 6am-11am for regular maintenance, so pick another day if you're driving in.
Before you load up the car, review the Laurel Canyon Dog Park page for maintenance or event closures.
5. Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park (North Hollywood)
A proper outing from Calabasas at 16.3 miles, but the scale here is hard to match closer to Calabasas.
Location: 5801 Whitnall Hwy, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Big dogs get serious room. This three-acre yard under the old utility corridor gives large dogs genuinely substantial space, and the separate small or timid-dog section means your big pup isn't constantly trampling nervous little ones. Picnic tables instead of just benches, a drinking fountain, and on-street parking that's actually findable make this feel like a real neighborhood facility.
Good to know: separate small-dog area, drinking fountain, picnic tables, on-street parking. Closed Tuesdays.
Parent tip: Closed Tuesday mornings 6am-10am for maintenance, so avoid that window.
Save yourself a wasted trip — the Whitnall Off-Leash Dog Park page lists current hours and closures.
How we picked these
All picks are public, fenced or officially designated off-leash areas run by a city or county parks department, 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
Inland San Gabriel Valley and Orange County heat runs hot by mid-morning most of the year, so an early visit beats a midday one. Bring current vaccination and license tags in case a park checks at the gate, and carry your own water since not every yard has a working fountain. Weekend mornings get busiest, so if Calabasas is close to more than one option, an early start or a weekday evening means more room to spread out.
For more kids' events near Calabasas this week, see the Calabasas events page.
Taking Kids to Calabasas 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: Calabasas Bark Park and most Calabasas-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: Westlake Village Dog Park and several other Calabasas-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.
Calabasas Dog Parks, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dog parks for kids near Calabasas, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout dog parks within about 20 miles of Calabasas. The top picks include Calabasas Bark Park, Westlake Village Dog Park and Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are dog parks near Calabasas free?
Yes, every dog park in this guide is free to visit, with no admission fee or ticket required for Calabasas Bark Park, Westlake Village Dog Park, Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park or any of the other picks.
What is the closest dog park to Calabasas?
Calabasas Bark Park is the closest pick at about 1.4 miles from Calabasas. 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 Calabasas 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.