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1. Are dogs allowed in City open spaces and parks?

Dogs are allowed, however they must be on a sturdy leash that is under 6-feet long. Leashes protect dogs from becoming lost and from disturbing sensitive habitat and wildlife. Make sure you carry a plastic bag when walking pets and be sure to pick up after them.

The Arcata Community Forest and Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary provide vital wildlife habitat. Unleashed dogs scare wild animals, interfere with nesting birds and may even injure, or sometimes kill, wildlife.

2. Is camping allowed in City open spaces or parks?

Camping is illegal in City open spaces and parks. In addition,open flames are also illegal in City open spaces and parks. Violators will be cited and fined.

3. Is it okay to remove items from City open spaces?

It is not okay to remove any item or natural resource including but not limited to plants, wildflowers and mushrooms. Violators will be cited and fined.

4. Is it okay to leave my car parked in a park or open space parking lot overnight?

No, all City parks and open spaces, including site parking lots, close at dusk.