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.
There are two off-leash areas, one for big dogs and one for small dogs.
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 periodically closed due to overly wet, rainy or muddy conditions to preserve the health and vitality of the turf and for the safety of your pets.

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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Winter on the Wharf

Celebrate the holidays at the Wharf! Rain or Shine!

  • Date: 12/20/2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
    21 Municipal Wharf
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, Police and, Fire Departments welcome you to come celebrate Winter on the Wharf! Be sure to bring a food item or toy for our food & toy drive!

The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, Santa Cruz Police and the Santa Cruz Fire Departments welcome you to come celebrate Winter on the Wharf! This event happens Rain or Shine!

Come enjoy holiday decorations, Wharf specials and see Santa arrive on the Wharf by a vintage fire engine!🎅

📸Take photos with Santa from TBD

☃️ Scroll to the bottom for Wharf Specials! ☃️TBD

✉️ Bring your letters for Santa, we will have special mailbox for him to take back to the North Pole! ✉️

❄️Play in the snow area with Elsa and Anna from Disney's Frozen!❄️

🎈Enjoy custom balloon designs from Lee Balloons!🎈

🎨 Get your face painted or feathers in your hair!🎨

🚂We have partnered with Toys for Tots & Second Harvest Food Bank and we request that you bring an unwrapped toy or canned food item to be donated back to our community! As a thank you for your donation, you will get a limited addition, custom event sticker designed and donated by BroPrints!🎁

Thank you to our friends at Big Creek Lumber for being our "Frosty Friend" and loyal sponsor to the event!

Thank you to Patchen Tree Farm for donating the Holiday Tree this year as well as providing a special coupon (See Below)! Check them out in the Santa Cruz Mountains!🎄 

 

 

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