Dog Park hours for Frederick Street Park:
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-7:00pm (or sunset, if earlier)
Saturday-Sunday - 8:00am-5:00pm   

The hours are intended to lessen the impact of the dog park on immediate neighbors. Dog park users are asked to be mindful of their dog’s behavior at all times, to clean up after their dogs, and to come back another time if they are unable to control their dog’s barking.

View "Where Can I Take My Dog?" brochure to learn about dog areas in Santa Cruz County.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  During rainy periods of weather, Frederick St Dog Park may be closed due to overly wet, rainy or muddy conditions to preserve the health and vitality of the turf.

FEATURES:

  • Skate Bowl
  • Walkways
  • Ocean View
  • Large Play Areas
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Fenced Dog Area 
  • Picnic Areas
  • Barbecue Pits

SURFACES:
Grass & Footpaths 

RESTROOM:
Yes

DOG REGULATIONS:
Dogs must be on-leash unless within the fenced dog area

PARKING:
Street/Neighborhood

NOTES:
A great place for play! Largest City parks playground. Access to Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor.

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Frederick Park
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13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf

  • Date: - (all day)
  • Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
    21 Municipal Wharf
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! Take part in the Great Pumpkin Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!
Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! Take part in the Great Pumpkin Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, dance to Thriller at Zombie Night and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!
  • Kick Off - October 19, 4:30 - 7:00 pm at the Wharf stage
    • FREE hot apple cider and games
    • The Great Morgani delights with festive music (and another fabulous outfit).
    • Wharf Specials for the Haunting Hours 5:00 - 7:00 pm!
    • Photo booth unveiling

     

  • Zombie Night on the Wharf - October 28, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Thriller Zombie Dance 5:00 pm
    • Apocalypse Wharf Specials 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Ghostly fun at the Wharf stage

     

  • The Great Pumpkin Hunt - All 13 Days: Find 5 hidden pumpkins on the Wharf each with a unique Wharf trivia question and answer. Submit your answers to one of the businesses below and win a prize!
    • Splash, Vino Prima, Riva's, Bonnie's Gifts, Stagnaro Bros, Marini's, The Sock Shop, Made in Santa Cruz and the Wharf Headquarters

     

  • Trick-or-Treating - October 31, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Meet and take photos with Spiderman, Princess Elsa and Moana
    • Treats from Wharf businesses

     

  • Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage - All 13 Days: Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop. 
  • Wharf Specials - All 13 Days: Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. 

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