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Martin J. Franich Park

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Monday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department provides the public with 28 beautiful and well-maintained parks totaling 184 acres, making Watsonville an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Franich Park has a playground, dog park, youth baseball field, sand volleyball court, basketball court, picnic and BBQ facilities, and a sand volleyball court. You don't feel cut off from the rest of the park, and dog owners may be out and about with their pets while still being a part of the community.

*separate areas for large and small dogs
*double door entry
*waste bags provided in dog area and around perimeter of entire park
*water fountains for dogs and humans
*limited bench seating, however, locals donate and leave plastic chairs on a regular basis
*plenty of shade
*hard pack surface

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Contact: (831) 768-3240
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Website URL: https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Franich-Park-56
Address: 795 Vista Montana Dr, Watsonville, California - 95076

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