Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation district keep more off-leash areas than most cities in the county, from the well-outfitted Conejo Creek yard to smaller neighborhood spots. Westlake Village and Moorpark add a couple more options nearby. See the full Thousand Oaks events guide for more weekend ideas.
Top-Rated Dog Parks Near Thousand Oaks
1. Conejo Creek Dog Park (Thousand Oaks)
Location: 1350 E Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Thousand Oaks👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 2 mi
Dog owners in Thousand Oaks know Conejo Creek 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 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.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Conejo Creek Dog Park page.
2. Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area (Thousand Oaks)
Location: 400 Windtree Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Thousand Oaks👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 0.8 miWalnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area is one of the better-equipped options near Thousand Oaks, with fenced, compacted natural earth surfacing and shade rounding it out. 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.
3. Estella Park Off-Leash Area (Thousand Oaks)
Location: 300 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Thousand Oaks👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 2.3 miEstella Park Off-Leash Area sits in Thousand Oaks with off-leash area plus fenced, compacted natural earth surfacing. 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.
4. Westlake Village Dog Park (Westlake Village)
Coming from Thousand Oaks, expect under 10 min without traffic, and Westlake Village has plenty nearby to make a half-day of it.
Location: 31400 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Westlake Village Dog Park sits in Westlake Village with fenced plus separate small-dog area, water fountains. It runs on a set schedule (closed Monday), so check before a special trip.
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.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Westlake Village Dog Park city page.
5. Kimber Park Off-Leash Area (Newbury Park)
Location: 3295 Bear Creek Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Kimber Park Off-Leash Area in Newbury Park 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.
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. Moorpark Dog Park (Moorpark)
Out of Thousand Oaks, plan for about 10 min in the car, which makes Moorpark an easy weekday-afternoon trip from Thousand Oaks.
Location: 15400 Campus Park Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021
For a Moorpark dog park stop, Moorpark Dog Park brings fenced, separate small-dog area, shade trees to the table, all at no entry fee. It is worth the drive on a free afternoon.
Good to know: fenced, off-leash, separate small-dog area, shade trees, water spigots, ADA accessible. Closed Wednesdays.
Parent tip: Hours shift with daylight saving (7am-5pm winter, 7am-7pm summer); the whole park closes Wednesdays for upkeep.
Before you load up the car, review the Moorpark Dog Park page for maintenance or event closures.
How we picked these
Every pick is a public, fenced off-leash area run by Conejo Recreation or a neighboring city, not a private or HOA yard. We favored separate small-dog sections, water access, and shade. Notes come from district park pages and visitor reports, never paid placements.
Planning your visit
Thousand Oaks stays warm and dry most of the year, so bring water for both ends of the leash on summer visits. Leash dogs through the parking lot before the gate, and keep vaccination tags on hand since some yards post entry rules. Weekend mornings draw the biggest crowds at Conejo Creek, so an early visit means more space.
For more kids' events near Thousand Oaks this week, see the Thousand Oaks events page.
Taking Kids to Thousand Oaks 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: Conejo Creek Dog Park and most Thousand Oaks-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: Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area and several other Thousand Oaks-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.
Thousand Oaks Dog Parks, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dog parks for kids near Thousand Oaks, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout dog parks within about 10 miles of Thousand Oaks. The top picks include Conejo Creek Dog Park, Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area and Estella 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 Thousand Oaks free?
Yes, every dog park in this guide is free to visit, with no admission fee or ticket required for Conejo Creek Dog Park, Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area, Estella Park Off-Leash Area or any of the other picks.
What is the closest dog park to Thousand Oaks?
Walnut Grove Park Off-Leash Area is the closest pick at under a mile from Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks 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.