Del Oro Park Off Leash Dog Area

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Sartori Dr. Petaluma, California

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Del Oro Park Off-Leash Dog Area in Petaluma, California, offers a unique experience for dog owners, situated within the expansive 220-acre Del Oro Park.

This dog area is part of a broader natural area deeply connected to the region’s history.

The park's location between Bernal Avenue, Princeton-by-the-Sea, and Airport Street places it within a landscape with significant geological and human history.

Del Oro Park is notably part of the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, a protected area managed jointly by San Mateo County Parks and Recreation and the California Department of Fish and Game, as well as its proximity to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

This location reveals a landscape shaped by millennia of coastal activity.

Archaeological evidence indicates human presence in the area dating back approximately 6,000–7,000 years ago, with coastal indigenous peoples utilizing the area for seafood gathering.

Malacologists have unearthed fossilized marine invertebrate remains, including butter clams and littleneck clams, dating back to the Seal Cove and Pillar Point Bluff areas.

The surrounding geography is characterized by dramatic features, including 170-foot cliffs that drop directly to the Pacific Ocean.

The park incorporates the Jean Lauer Trail, an ADA-accessible, dirt-packed hiking trail offering access to these coastal views.

Future plans include utilizing the bluff as a node for the California Coastal Trail, further highlighting the park's role in connecting natural and recreational spaces.

The creation of the off-leash dog area is relatively recent, catering to the growing demand for dog-friendly outdoor spaces within the Petaluma community, while preserving the area's rich natural and historical significance.

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