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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Woodies on the Wharf

26th Annual Woodies on the Wharf & 5th Annual National Woodies Club Meet

  • Date: 06/25/2022 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
    21 Municipal Wharf
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: Woodies on the Wharf has long been the event that officially kicks off the summer season in Santa Cruz! After a 2 year pause due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, help us kick off summer by welcoming back the Santa Cruz Woodies Club and over 200 woodie wagons on June 25, 2022!

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Cruz Woodie Club are thrilled in welcoming back Woodies on the Wharf after a 2 year long pause!

This year marks the 26th Annual Event and will be held in conjunction with the 5th Annual National Woodie Club Meet! Come down and enjoy the sunshine, support the Local Wharf Businesses, win some raffle prizes and appreciate the classic wooden cars!

Parking will be limited during the event. We encourage you to walk, get dropped off or bike to the Wharf. Bike Santa Cruz County will be running a FREE bike valet during the event! It will be located behind Santa Cruz Boat Rentals!

Stay up to date on event details and let us know you are coming with our Facebook Event Page!

One of the highlights of the day will be the Woodie Parade off the Wharf which begins promptly at 3:30 P.M. after the Awards Ceremony. You won't want to miss this send off!

Woodies on the Wharf - Santa Cruz, CA 
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