Can I take my dog into the park (on or off leash)?

Per the City of Hanford Municipal Code:
Section 6.04.060 Leash law.
It is unlawful for any person to permit any dog owned, harbored or controlled by him to be on any public street, alley, lane, park, or place of whatever nature open to and used by the public in any area of the city unless such dog is securely leashed and the leash is held continuously in the hands of a responsible person capable of controlling such dog, or unless the dog is securely confined in a vehicle. It is unlawful for any person to permit any dog owned, harbored or controlled by him to be on any private property in any area of the city without the permission of the person owning or occupying such private property.

However, dogs are allowed off leash at City dog parks. Dog parks are located at Hidden Valley Park, Freedom Park, Redwood Park and will be added at Lakewood Basin Park, Sherwood Basin Park and Quail Run Basin Park in 2023.

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1. Are there athletic or fitness programs for adults?
2. What senior recreation programs exist?
3. What recreation programs are available for children?
4. How do I report criminal activity in the park?
5. How do I report too much trash in the park?
6. How do I request graffiti be removed from the park?
7. How do I report a broken sprinkler/irrigation issue at a City park?
8. How do I report damaged playground equipment?
9. Can I take my dog into the park (on or off leash)?