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Branciforte Dog Park

Overview: Branciforte Dog Park is rated 2.9/5 from 8 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept. Amenities: Reviewers often mention poop bags, seating, and other park extras, shade and tree cover, and secure fencing and separate dog areas. Crowd: Reviews describe regular visitors and active use and steady activity with other dogs to meet. Downsides: Some reviews mention issues with water availability and noise from nearby dogs or barking.

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2.9Google rating

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2.9(8 reviews)

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small dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water access

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Address170 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

City pageSanta Cruz

Imported fromSanta Cruz, CA

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small dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water accesspark2 Google photos8 reviews

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Maria Bravo10 months ago

To whoever stole the rake/dustpan to clean up after the dogs YOU SUCK! My dogs love this park. It has a picnic table and some chairs some people were probably kind enough to donate. There's shade after 12pm for those complaining about the sun. I live up in the mountains so it's nice to have a gated off-leash park near. Thanks to those who clean up after your pet. I will be buying disposable bags to donate. Much love!

SurGirl 318 months ago

Pretty barren. like one tree for shade, mostly dirt and the road. couldn’t locate any water. Okay to stop and let the dog go to the bathroom is about all.

Wayne Stidolph2 years ago

Convenient location, usually some parking nearby, close to fine walks in DLV Park; but, limited space in the dog area, hard dirt surface, noisy, no chairs/benches except one picnic table, no water. no restrooms - and way too many owners don't pick up after their dog. Occasional garbage left at/around the picnic table worries me about dogs getting into "stuff" (I've seen marijuana edibles, beverages, etc) so if your dog tends to eat what it finds then I'd recommend keep on leash until you've checked out the area

Lisa G2 years ago

One of the saddest dog parks I’ve seen. No water. No double gate. No separation for big and small dogs. No obstacles. Nothing for their humans to see (no views), no benches. I can’t even remember there being doggy bags or a bin. Saying all that- people visiting are nice if you happen to go at a time that’s busy. I drive past often and it’s rare that anyone else is there.

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