Love this place. I haven't come here often but I'm slowly starting to get my dog to be social. She hasn't been very social but I'm hoping to break that habit. My dog and I are always in the small breed section and I love how the fences are created to prevent any dogs from escaping. My only downfall is that if you want to run around with your dog also, the grass area isn't smooth and has lots of little holes. Some of them even have poo in them. But besides that, I feel very comfortable about letting my dog off leash without having to worry about her running away. read more

Watson Park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Brought my 4 month amstaff/pit pup here so she can socialize. Pros: There's a small and a big dog section and both areas have super huge area to play in. Lots of dogs (at least when I came on a Sunday evening) Cons: grass is patchy, making it easier to trip if you plan to run on the grass to play with your dog Some owners don't know when to keep their dog on check. ________ I had a good first time experience here with my pup, only to end it on a bad note, when some woman who brought her obviously large dog in the small dog area decided to play a little too rough with my pup. She told it to stop, it didn't listen to her. I even pulled my dog away because she started yelping and her dog lunged at me and even nipped at my arm. That's when I decided it was time to go. *if you have no control of your dog, you shouldn't even bring it to a dog park. 4 stars for a huge park with lots of different dogs. -1 star because of lazy/irresponsible owners. read more

Watson Park - Babygirl! Chillin right after playing at the dog park. - Dog Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

I really like this dog park. I've taken my dog here several times when I went back to the Bay Area for about a few weeks and I was happy with our experiences here. There are usually plenty of dogs to socialize with and the area is green and spacious in both the large and small dog side. Plenty of space for your dog to explore or run around. Out of all the dog parks I've visited, this one is by far the largest one I've been to. The dog owners in general seem responsible on the small dog side. Most of them monitor their dogs, but there are a few who like to chill on the benches and socialize while their dogs roam. I haven't seen any trouble on my side though because the dog owners on the benches still watch their dogs. Doggy fountains are always a plus. They have dog bag dispensers, but unfortunately they're never filled when I'm there. They do provide shovels though and there are toys for your dog to play with too. I've seen new toys pop up each time I come. Also plenty of benches for owners to sit. I suppose the only real con for me is that there isn't much shade here, so it will probably get really hot on a sunny day. But other than that, me and my dog approve of this dog park! read more

I run, walk the dog, have the kids play at the park on a weekly basis. There are many families, soccer players, and teenagers hanging out. I gave 4 stars due to the random weirdos, homeless people, or druggies that walk behind the dog park. There are some shady things going on behind the park or sometimes in the bathroom. Other than that, the more families and people we have at the park, drowns the weirdos away. There are lots of dogs! I recommend Watson Park to walk the dog, take a stroll or use the playground. read more

I love this park... not a lot of dogs and MOST owners pick up their dog poos. People are friendly....the only missing star is due to malfunction water fountain so bring ur own water for your dog ;) read more

Watson Park is beautiful! It's such a wonderful outlet for those who want to be active. Let's see, there's a soccer field, basketball courts, plenty of green grass to hang out the family, and of course the playground for toddlers and big kids. Come here on a delightful sunny day and you'll find people from the community enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're playing frisbee on the grass area, jogging around the grass, or with the kids on the playground there's something for everyone. It's a beautiful sight! Parking is plentiful and never full. There are multiple lots, one by the playground and a much bigger one by the dog park in the back. Yes, there's also something for pets to enjoy here - the dog park! It's the nicest, largest dog park I've ever been to in San Jose. Small and large dogs have the leisure of playing in separate play areas. The only thing I wish this park had is a community center that can be rented out for parties and such. There's definitely space for it. read more

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I've only been here during the day, around lunch time. Not too many dogs in the small dog area. There always are big dogs there though. Bring your own bags, the City of San Jose doesn't like filling the bag dispensers at this park. Plenty of parking. read more

It's split up into three separate sections, each of them fenced. One for small dogs and the others for large dogs. They all have water fountains, so there's no need to bring your own water unless your dog is territorial with theirs. Mine is fine drinking from the fountains! I'd bring my own waste bags though because they run out fast and don't seem to refill them regularly. I bring my 9 month old Malamute/Husky pretty often. I found that the small dogs are usually more aggressive and loud (very typical); growling and barking at my pup who only wants to play. But honestly anywhere you go, you'll come across dogs like that so what can ya do? What does bother me are the owners of said aggressive dogs who don't keep their dogs in check... *shakes fists*. I try to avoid those dogs, but my pup doesn't know any better and continues to initiate play with them. Thankfully, the aggression has never worn off on him and he still has never barked, growled at, or even "play bitten" another dog. Whew. Dog owners I've met are friendly, most of the time. However some owners do not pick up after their dogs. Overall - it's relatively clean, spacious, and I'll continue coming here often for my little guy. :) read more

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Huge open space, lots of area to walk, jog or ride bikes. Plenty of grass for a picnic, volleyball or frisbee. The park is pretty cute too but lacks shade. No shade whatsoever! Not so great on hot days. Parking never seems to be an issue. Surrounding areas have lots of garbage due to the nearby homeless encampments near the river. Doesn't seem super safe, keep your kiddos in close sight. read more

I drove by this park one day while driving on 101 and got curious what it looked like. Didn't even realize there was a park so close to where I live. My friend and I stopped by a few days later and it was so great seeing all the dogs have so much fun with other dogs and getting out there and socializing. I realized at this moment that I really missed having a dog. My last one passed away more than two years ago and it's been boring since. I realized my aunt had two dogs which has never left the house so I decided to take on the mission to bring them out of their home and to the dog park. The first attempt of walking her dogs they wouldn't even walk on the street. They froze in terror and their nails grinding on the cement begging to not even take a step into the neighborhood. The second attempt I carried them into my car and took them to a local park. They did much better but would not even get close to a road. Few days later they progressed and finally were able to walk on the sidewalk in the park. After two weeks and some more interaction with strangers at the park, it was time fro the dog park. I took these two to the dog park and they were super scared. But they did really well and remained calm. The owners of the park were nice and really tried to reach out to pet my dogs. Of course my dogs were too shy and ran behind me. It was great though, at least they didn't freak out and did quite well the next few days. The next time I bring them will be my 6th time at the Dog Park and they finally are running around slowly but still quite scared. I'm very happy the two dogs I take care off enjoy my company and I thank this dog park for giving me the boost to finally take care of dogs again. I'm at this park about three times a week so you can find me here with Bo and Willy :) read more

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1 Two years closed for remodeling 2 Park's not doing maintenance. 3 Water not turned back on for the humans or dogs? 4 Park's aerated without pre-watering. 5..!!!! REALLY 6 Use to be a nice mostly green grass dog park. 7. Where is District 4's DOG PARK?. IN CATALDI park one could only hope ????????? read more

Large areas for both big and small dogs! Ny dogs love coming here for the space and the other dogs and owners we've met are awesome.

Update: recently these 3 dog parks are used by big dogs. Why do they take over all three dog parks? Poor small dogs.... I wish people can read sign for "Large dog area" and "Small dog area" Some large dog owners cannot read the human sign.... Before, I liked a lot though... as below. I like Small Dog area a lot. Small dog owners tend to pick up poops more than many large dog owners. I heard that large dog area is so dirty because owner never pick up poops there. Having said that, Small dog area is fine. My small dog loves there. Now it's green and huge area to run!!! More responsible owners welcome! read more

Just moved to the area so was looking for a nice dog park and stumbled upon this one. Very nice, clean and open space for both small and large dog areas. Plenty of parking space as well. The water fountain doesn't work, so bring your own water. Also poop bag containers are empty, so bring those as well. So far been coming in the morning before it gets too hot, and all the owners are socially distancing themselves, and I havnt seen any aggressive dogs either read more

BEST DOG PARK, super clean and spacious for my dog to get a good exercise. Sometimes owners don't really watch their dogs which is the only down fall but other then that I can't complain read more

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Due to the infestation of irresponsible dog owners and the lack of maintenance by the City of San Jose, the Watson Dog Park lost its value since it first opened. I used to be a regular at the park until hostile owners decided to venture out so I decided to not bother coming. I did come here the other day with my chocolate lab and was mortified by the grass in the big dog section. Most of the grass has been destroyed and now it's speckled with patches of grass and dirt. o_o To the older man who told my sister you'll kick my chocolate lab because it humped your precious canine, I hope you do kick a dog one day and get sued for animal cruelty. You probably shouldn't be owning a pet, anyhow and spend that money on anger management classes. read more

For me, a dog park should really only be based on one criteria and that is how responsible are the dog owners that come to the park. With that said, Watson is definitely a great place to bring your canine friends to socialize with others. The place is really big and has really nice gates all around. Plenty of room to roam for your four legged friends. The lawn though is really blotchy and needs more maintenance. I've seen a lot of dogs trip and roll over so that's the biggest knock against Watson. But the people here are great. Bane's still a puppy and he's still kind of a wimp when he gets approached by some of the dogs. Sometimes the other dogs senses that and kind of bully him, but the owners are quick to reprimand their dogs if they are acting like douchebags. Everyone here definitely looks out for each other's dogs and you can definitely see that they are all genuine dog lovers. I do wish they had more watering stations since they only have a faucet at one corner of each side. Definitely bring your big dogs here since the big dog side is by far the best out of all the dog parks I've been to. The small dog side consists of a lot of loud and annoying ass dogs. read more

This is my go-to dog park because it is really close to where I live. I love coming here because on any given day, around 5 there's usually an abundance of... CORGIS!!! As a proud Corgi owner, I get really excited when I see a bunch of other Corgis running around, and so far this is the spot to be if you're hoping to play and pet. There are no poop bags available, but plenty of pooper scoopers, which I feel is a lot less wasteful (but really gross when your dog gets diarrhea!). If you forget to bring a ball, there are probably plenty lying around all over (they're usually old and dirty tho -- but my dog doesn't really care). Plenty of benches for you to sit, and always plenty of parking. This is one of the better dog parks around. Your forever puppy will most likely KTFO when he/she gets in the car to go home. Mine does EVERY time. UPDATE: Recently, I encountered the most immature and AGGRESSIVE creature at this dog park. It was an extremely rude lady who brought a bunch of toys here. My dog grabbed one of it and wouldn't leave it. This lady had the biggest attitude and kept telling me over and over that I better pay for it if my dog ruins it (which i knew he wouldn't). I didn't care about the money, it was the fact that the lady was so rude about it that set me off. I told her she shouldn't bring toys to a dog park if she doesn't want it to possibly get destroyed. She then proceeded to name call me and threaten me to never let her "catch" me here again. Really? How old are you? Are you still in elementary school? (She looked about 40, I'm 23... shows how mature she is) She kept calling my dog aggressive... Yet she's standing there threatening me and calling me a bitch when I didn't personally verbally attack her in any way... So who is the aggressive one? I had to be the one to walk away because she obviously wasn't big enough to. Other ppl I've encountered would laugh it off when my dog grabs their toys and I've had numerous of my own dog's balls completely destroyed by other dogs and never cared. Anyways... Please don't bring your dog's toys if you don't want it to possibly get destroyed. Dogs destroy toys. It's what they do. read more

Watson Park - Dash taking a breather from playing. - Dog Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Since my last review, the cleanliness factor has gone down hill. I'll still go here, but will watch out. They're also trying to water the grass to give it a greener look, but it needs some major work. read more

The huge negative to this dog park are the negligent rude and lazy dog owners who refuse to step in when necessary and control their dogs. It is bad enough that this park (which has real grass...well it won't soon if the city continues to neglect the watering) is poorly maintained and turning into a dust bowl, but add to it dog owners who just pretend their dog is not the one cornering and snarling at other dogs, and it's just a place we are no longer going back to. Which is a shame. It is close to where we live but we are willing to spend the gas to go somewhere else where there is a more responsible group of dog owners. I also did not feel safe going there alone. Some of the characters hanging around just seemed quite rough and unfriendly. read more

Yay! A dog park closer to home than the Reed street dog park in Santa Clara! Lot's of friendly dog owners but also many of your typical judgmental dog owners who think their way of teaching is the "right" way. My pup tends to try and play with the shy dogs which gets a little embarrassing because he starts chasing them and barking and some of the old ladies get mad. He's still learning! -___- Everyone has their own opinion on if big dogs should be allowed on the small dog side and vice versa. Or if kids should be allowed. Or if you should be allowed to bring toys and treats. Honestly in my opinion, if your big dog was on the small dog side and hurts a small dog, who is at fault? or if your child is being rowdy and gets bit? or if your dog doesn't want to share its toy and attacks another dog not because the other dog wanted the toy but because it wanted to play with the dog? Dogs come there to play with other dogs.. if my dog steals your dogs toy, dont get all mad. You should be bringing your dog there to socialize. Not play with toys by itself. I wish they would make some shaded areas on the small side though because it tends to get pretty hot. P.S. Pick up your dogs poop! You are responsible for your dog. It annoys me when there's a dog pooping and the owner just watches, then does nothing about it. Since they dont give bags anymore, bring your own or use the pooper scooper that is provided. read more

I take my 10 months puppy here about three times a week, not because this is a great park, but this is the only convenient park for me that takes about 10 min of drive. Pros 1. Reasonably large park 2. Water stations conveniently located (even though large dog main station can be improved to have a tap instead of fountain for filling the bowls easily) 3. Enough shade 4. Reasonably clean place. Most people pick up after their dogs. Cons 1. Biggest issue for me with this park is the kind of people/dogs that come here. Many times, you will find people from ghetto area who want their dog to be "meanest dog on the block" with their aggressive dogs in this park. So far in the last six months (about my 70 to 80 visits) I had witnessed dozens of dog fights. I had to also threaten at least 5 to 6 people that I am calling animal services if they don't leave with their aggressive dog who is showing aggression towards my pup. 2. Grass is not consistent. I was there in the park when a cleaning crew came to clean the trash cans. I checked with him if they have any plan to make the park better. But apparently, due to budget cuts, they don't even have enough staff to even clean the trash cans, so chances of improving the park seems slim. 3. Another issue is again about the crowd. The other day, my pup was playing with a ball which other dog took away. Instead of apologizing and giving it back to my dog, the owner simply smiled and said his dog does this all the time. Come on people, show some respect. If your kid steals something from the classmate, will you do the same thing? I was leaning toward giving this place 3 stars, but I ended up giving 4 because this is certainly the only park around. I also managed to make a schedule to avoid these ghetto people. In short, if you have a mellow dog, you better be with him/her all the time because you never know when other's dog may get aggressive. But if you, like me, are able to come here avoiding aggressive dog traffic, this place works great ! read more

The park is great: although there is a homeless encampment right behind it. They usually never bother anybody. Sometimes the park gets packed and it doesn't feel safe for you dogs because people will come in and leave their dogs or they won't pay enough attention to them. There's someone who comes in with like 10 dogs at a time, and it always causes a ruckus but atleast she watches them. Most the dogs here are friendly. Occasionally you will run into an aggressive team of dogs. Please watch your pets, if they are aggressive or overly active towards others, don't just sit there. The side for smaller dogs is what I prefer if nobody is there. You can train our puppies for a while without distractions. Someone got bit a while back so please watch your aggressive dogs. read more

3 stars and let me explain why. First and foremost, when this dog park first opened it was the shit. But now in the year 2015, its not so cracking anymore. And let me tell you why.. Today you get all these weird ass characters who brings any kind of animal to this park. You got pigs, you got rabbits, cats, and then you have your dogs that haven't been taken care of. Now, people who come here they don't give a shit about their dogs. But there's a few regular who comes to this dog park who cares up until this day. Not gotta say names, but thank you for caring about Watson Dog Park. Now I give this place 3 stars because my poor little corgi loves this place and all this little friends are here. However, the condition of this place is horrific. I highly recommend this place only if you wanna meet some characters and a few nice people but that's all you're gonna do. Few tips: -Bring your own poop bags -Watch your own dog -Pick up your shit Thank you and I hope that this park comes back to life someday .. read more

Pros:: Enclosed areas for large and small dogs. Another enclosed area for senior dogs? Lots of green grass. Friendly people (so far). Friendly dogs (so far). Cons:: Very limited amount of shade. Limited Seating. No pooper scoopers. No poo bags (bring your own). read more

First time there. I like it. My girls liked it. I just with there was more grass and shade. But other than that it's a nice park for the puppies! read more

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gimme a minute while I hand over my computer to Mr. Rico puppy. he wants to write a review personally and it might take him longer since he is all thumbs...i mean paws... Dear Watson Dog Park, I was disappointed to find that there were no doggies to play with in the small doggie side upon my arrival. I try to travel with an entourage and this is not your fault that i was all alone in this grassy field. I have had good times before with my 4legged friends, but as I stood alone in the sea of green, I couldn't help but notice all the doggie doodie left behind! So maybe my beef isn't with you watson dog park, maybe its with the other doggie mommies and daddies. My mommy cleans up after me and I appreciate her cleanliness, because her actions are a reflection of my lil doggie self! I have a reputation to keep and I don't need my furry faced friends pointing their paws and laughing at me. This is why I am biting off one star... So I ask, please clean up after your babies. Our reputation is at stake. Sincerely, RiCO the smiling dog. read more

I liked the little doggie park, yes indeed. There is plenty of room to run around. I'm sure the little doggies can run around happily!!!! Maybe a little tree for shade for the small doggies would be appreciated. I'm not sure if they have someone on site that picks up after "little poopies" daily, but it is unfortunate that two legged humans won't pick up after the little 4 legged loving friends. My little pup almost stepped on poop everywhere!!! And that is a deal breaker, by no means I'm miss perfect, but I do carry my supply of baggies, wipes, blanket, treats etc. Sooooo respect is as respect does....here's hoping others feel the same. Let's keep our doggie parks clean, not only for us but for the little furry faces that greet us every single day with a wag and yes a smile (doggies do smile) some even seem to laugh, now that is priceless!!!!! Now about the bees.....but that's another story not any doggie park fault. LOL!!!! Have fun frolicking around in a clean park! Love and two paws up from Rico!!!! read more

Where did the dog park go I remember it had a gated area we could let your dogs roam around and play now it's gone. What is left now is a basketball court, a huge paved sidewalk where you can run in circles with it l, and where you can walk your dog around. so I stayed a good 20 minutes to take adVantage that there wasn't a dog park anymore. read more

Came here today with our 7 month old puppy. He LOVED it. I must say that it was so much nicer than I pictured in my head. The Pros - ample space to run, grassy areas - separate large and small dog enclosures - drinking stations - ample seating for people - responsible dog owners - multiple entry points The Cons - poop bag dispensers were empty - not much shade - not too many toys lying around - bathroom is a porta-potty across the parking lot For me what makes a dog park good is how responsible people are with their dogs. I have had some pretty bad experience at Butcher Park. We took our 7 month Rat Terrier mix and he had a great time with the others dogs. Dog owners asked us questions about him, there seemed to be people who were regulars greeting each other. I liked how friendly everyone was. We had a great time and since this place is very close to our house it will be our go to park from now on. I also like that it has kickball fields, open grass areas, playground. Overall a great neighborhood park with ample parking. read more

YAY for reopening up Watson Park! My dogs love it here, so I was bummed when they closed it down for clean up. When my friends and I used to come here a lot, we would practically populate the dog park with our dogs alone, because we each had 3 dogs. Haha. When the weather clears up a bit I will bring my dogs here to sniff some new butts and make new friends. Best time to come is after 5pm when all the owners are getting out of work, or on the weekends. I came once with the SO when I had a Monday off around 2pm and there was only one other elderly couple there with their 2 chihuahuas. Needless to say, my dog got bored pretty fast. So did we. LOL read more

So I'm not really a dog person but for a while with my ex, we came here. So don't count me an expert. The layout: two sides. One for small dogs and another for big dogs. Both have a fair amount of seating, the area is decently maintained and there is a reasonable amount of room for the dogs to play. But in general I wouldn't call this park pretty. More dug up, dry grass and an okay surrounding. The benches and area seemed fairly clean though. The people: are pretty nice, helpful and while I've seen a few scuffles - everything t have seen has been nice overall. Plenty of parking and easy to find. Don't take my word for it though, check it out! read more

I've been here a few times before but after getting a new puppy and needing her to learn how to socialize, I started coming back here more often. The humoms and hudads are always friendly and make sure to pick up after their doggies. I can sit here for hours just watching all the dogs sniff butts and pee on the same small patches of green grass amidst the dirt. TIP: Prime time to come visit during the summer evenings is 5:30/6:00PM. read more

Still under construction? Or is this permanent.. Not sure but it's split into 3 sections. Small, large and I'm not sure what the middle section is for. Unpleasant visit today. Some Caucasian lady who thinks she runs this park yelled at everyone who open the gate and an elderly Asian couple yelled at me for bringing my mean looking shepherd mix (NOT) into the small dog side and told me to watch my dog, ummm excuse me but look around there's like 10 other large dogs here?! Why is everybody so uptight for? Lighten up you "dog people". Don't bring your dog to a DOG PARK if you don't to socialize your pup with others. read more

I love this park I bring my dogs here almost everyday. We made awesome friends Barbara, Doris, Carol, Mark, Ray, Bobby, Bill, Maria so many friends to name if i for get to name you in sorry anyway so many awesome people at the dog park and their puppies are awesome as the owners. Beside the awesome people here I bring my small dogs and they love to run and catch the Ball so much fun. I do wish for the city to put a shady area in the small dog side. Lots of cute dogs and well behaved too. I dislike all those people that have a stick up their butt, "you're dogs running is scaring my dogs" really lady your at a dog park ok! Plus I always come with my wife and daughter, don't tell me not to bring my 2 year old I watch her very close ok mind your business thank you! Beside the rude people sometimes this dog park is awesome because its secluded and clean. read more

Watson Park - Nikita at dog park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Such a great dog park. Someone always donates tennis balls to the park, so my little monster always has a ball to play fetch. The other dog owners here are always friendly and their dogs are playful. I've never had an issue with unruly dogs or aggressive owners at this park. People always pick up after their four legged kids, there's plenty of benches to sit on, and some areas are shaded. read more

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We love this park!! It has all the amenities you want (except maybe lights would be nice...and if we're really pushing it, turf for the dog park). It's a wonderful park and we love the dog park. It's large enough for our two big dogs who love to RUN. They have picnic areas, a playground, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, a dog park (with separate sides for small and large dogs), paved paths throughout, and some open spaces for anything else (kites?). We think this park is so great that we waited (and waited and waited...) to buy a house near it. So, why only 4 stars instead of 5 you ask? Unfortunately, there is a little bit of suspicious activity in the park at times (not usually at peak hours, though), but they usually keep to themselves and don't disrupt the other goings-on at the park. Please don't let that deter you; it's such a great park! We love it! :) read more

This is the dog park closest to where I live but my least favorite one in the area. I would much rather drive a little further to the Reed dog park or the one on Camden. The fact that they are renovating right now is an even bigger incentive to not come anymore. I don't believe the small dog side is open yet so that means the big dog side is still separated in two. I don't mind that so much except that there's no grass ANYWHERE on either side now, it's a complete dirt field. More reasons to not come here: - I have found the dog owners who come here are more irresponsible. Have seen multiple kids get bitten by inattentive owners (the kids weren't being boisterous or rowdy either) and also more owners who bring dogs who clearly aren't ready to be at a dog park (dogs are reactive and snappy) - no poop bags available in case you forget yours - you have to walk through tons of dirt to get to water spigot - no shade except for the benches (fine in the winter, but horrible in the summer) I will be avoiding this park until renovations are finished (who knows when that will be) and hopefully with added space and grass, it can be at the very least an average or acceptable dog park. read more

Love this Dog Park.. My dog does too.... He meets lots of friends he'll act snobbish with.... And he meets girl dogs that throw themselves at him... Coming here is very therapeutic... I love dog watching. read more

A really great park not too far away from san jose downtown area. It's great for walking dogs... as many pet owners come out on sunny days to socialize with other owners. For the many occasions that i come here, it is usually for basketball pick up games and BBQs. The park has a decent sized parking lot, Two full outdoor courts that are often filled especially weekends and even BBQ pits for your picnics. Theres plenty of green fields and a playground for kids and a small restroom located on the side. If you feelin some sunlgiht, slide through to watson park to get your weekly tan. read more

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