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Larkspur council authorizes six‑month pilot allowing dogs off leash at Niven Park
Summary
After a public hearing with weeks of letters and sustained neighborhood turnout, the Larkspur City Council approved a modified staff resolution to allow dogs off leash in Niven Park on a six‑month pilot basis, paired with a community ambassador approach and signage rather than new fence construction.
Mayor Stephanie Andre opened a special meeting on May 6, 2026, to consider a petition asking the city to allow dogs off leash in Niven Park. City staff presented a report that weighed two primary options: designate an unfenced area (staff suggested designating the entire park for clarity) or fence a subsection, and recommended a pilot period so the council could revisit the decision after testing it.
"Staff is recommending that if you want that there to be off leash dogs at Niven and you just designate the entire area of Niven Park as being a dog park with the exception of anything that's been standing like Alex's Playground," a city staff member said during the presentation. The staff memo included a pilot period and a rough estimate that fencing would cost about…
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