The Crescenta Valley Dog Park will be re-open to the public on Saturday, June 16, during normal hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parks and Recreation staff consulted with both L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control and the L.A. County Department of Public Health staff to determine how to safely clean the park after illnesses of other dogs were reported. 

Based on feedback from the Public Health and Animal Care and Control departments, they believe the illnesses are a result of an infection from dog-to-dog contact. Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Parks and Recreation disinfected the Dog Park.

All three county departments have been in contact with dog owners who use the park. The Department of Parks and Recreation has also spoken to pet owners upset about the temporary closure of the park. Parks staff shared the need to study the situation to determine the cause was not connected directly to the park, as well as to clean the park in a safe manner.  

Finally, based on the advisement of the Public Health Department, information directing pet owners not to bring sick dogs to the park, as well as information on whom to contact for questions on animal care will be displayed on signage throughout the Dog Park.

We greatly appreciate the patience of the Crescenta Valley community during this time and look forward to welcoming the community back to their much beloved Dog Park.