MacKenzie Park Dog Park - Santa Barbara, CA
MacKenzie Park Dog Park in Santa Barbara, California
MacKenzie Park Dog Park is a favorite spot for local dog owners looking for a welcoming, pet-friendly environment in Santa Barbara. Located at 3111 State St, this well-frequented dog park offers separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, letting your furry companion play and socialize off-leash in a secure setting. The park stands out for its accessibility; both the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. With baseball fields and public restrooms nearby, it’s a convenient option for the whole family.
Pet owners love the spaciousness of the park and appreciate features like cement seating areas, water fountains for dogs, and ample space for dogs to run around. The large dog side features some shade, though the small dog section is noted for its woodchip surface, which some pets may enjoy or try to chew on. MacKenzie Park Dog Park captures Santa Barbara’s community spirit—most visitors are friendly and attentive to their dogs, creating a positive social atmosphere for both dogs and owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the park features securely fenced zones for both small and large dogs.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, MacKenzie Park offers distinct areas for different-sized dogs.
- Is there shade or shelter available? There is shade available in the large dog section, but little to none in the small dog section.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there is a cement seating area for dog owners.
- Are there water fountains for dogs? Yes, water is available for dogs within the park, though there isn’t a hose for rinsing.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, both the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Public restrooms are available nearby.
- Is the park good for kids? Yes, the park is kid-friendly and there are adjacent areas for kids to enjoy.
Reviews
The people and pets are cool. It’s nice that there are separate sections for small and large dogs.
Not a fan of the woodchips they put down in the small dog section. It’s not someplace I take my dog often because of the woodchips.
One of the few dog parks in this area I will use. Most people and their dogs are respectful and watch and understand their dogs. Not everyone, but many do.
There is no shade on the small dog side and the ground cover is wood chips, not grass so it can easily get too hot and dusty to use. There is no dog play equipment but there are a few big rocks the dogs can climb and a cement seating area for humans to sit. There is drinking water but no hose to cool or rinse off your dog.
The big dog side has shade and is larger but some of the dogs play way too rough and are not corrected. A few of the humans (and their dogs) seem okay with this or other aggressive behavior. Behaviors that are not okay for a shared play area.
Shade, grass and a separate run for dogs that don’t like other dogs but still need free run area. would be excellent additions to this dogpark. The rest of the park has grass.
My dog really loved it here! We met some nice doggos and their owners. The park is very spacious, has mulch instead of grasss, sand or dirt. Your dog won’t get too dirty here. This park is like the dog version of a kid park.
We stopped by here because we were passing through on a trip and the dog park was very busy with lots of big dogs and the big dog section and lots of small dogs in the small dog section. Definitely a rather active park just a little bit of street parking Around it. All the dogs there seemed friendly, but it did notice there was no restrooms close by.
Nice place. There’s separation between the big and little dogs so dogs and owners are comfortable. People bring balls (and occasionally toys) to share. Fun place to for dogs to run around and interact. The only issue is that my dog thinks the wood chips are great to chew on 😁