DogMapFenced dog park · Arden-Arcade · 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden)
Billed as the first dog park built in the greater Sacramento area, this fully fenced, grassy off-leash area at Howe Community Park has a separate small-dog pen and lots of shade trees. Managed by the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterNone
- SizeFenced area + smaller pen (in a 38-acre park)
- HoursOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Howe Community Park lots off Cottage Way.
Good to know
- Two fenced areas (big and small dogs) with grass, mature shade trees and a double-gated entry.
- No on-site dog water fountain or waste bags per visitor reports — bring your own water and bags, critical in Central Valley summer heat (95°F+ common).
- The park has a pond and a creek, but those are leashed-only — the off-leash area is the fenced dog park.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: Fulton-El Camino Recreation & Park District
Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden)?
- Yes — Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden) fenced?
- Yes — Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden) is fully enclosed.
- Is Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden) free?
- Yes — Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden) is free to access. Howe Community Park lots off Cottage Way.