Front Street. Offleash dog park on Front Street is just north of Swinford Street and the onramps/overpasses to the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the 110 (Harbor) Freeway. The fenced-in park is located back from the street, on the east side of Front at the base of Knoll Hill in San Pedro. Separate areas for small and large dogs, hours dawn to dusk. Free parking on gravel lot next to the park. For information, call the Port of Los Angeles, 310-732-3503. View Larger Map

If a park has the word “State” in the name, you and almost guarantee that dogs are not allowed.  Although some parks will allow Spot in picnic areas and parking lots.

According to California State Park Ranger Ken Low, the pet prohibition is to protect the parks’ natural habitat.

“Dogs will affect wildlife patterns; they leave behind a scent that will deter some animals,’ Low said. “And dogs can carry diseases such as parvo that can transfer to coyotes”.

Dogs are also prohibited in Channel Islands National Park, King Gillette Ranch, and most Los Angeles County Beaches.

If you bring your dog to a restricted area, be prepared to pay a fine, starting at $75.