Off-Leash Dog Parks in Oakland, CA

There are 5 off-leash dog parks in Oakland, and 103 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Oakland.

Pet Friendly Joaquin Miller Dog Park
Joaquin Miller Dog Park Take Fido to run around at Joaquin Miller Dog Park in Oakland, CA. This off-leash play area features two separate fenced-in sections, providing dedicated spaces for small and large dogs. Joaquin Miller Dog Park is equipped with benches and waste stations. See Details
Pet Friendly Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon with walking paths and picnic areas in the center of Oakland, CA. Enjoy the views at this scenic park on 140 acres nestled amongst the surrounding urban neighborhood. Go for a jog along the three-mile shoreline or simply lounge and relax with your leashed pup at this dog-friendly public space. See Details
Mosswood Park Dog Play Area Mosswood Park Dog Play Area in Oakland, CA, welcomes Fido to romp around with other canines for an afternoon of fun and exercise. Dogs can play off-leash in this fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small pups. Please note that the park may be closed to the public when maintenance is required, so it's best to contact the Oakland Parks and Recreation Department, or check their website, for the most current status before visiting. See Details
Hardy Dog Park Hardy Dog Park is a fenced-in, off-leash area located next to Frog Park in Oakland, CA. Dogs can run free in the area that is mainly composed of concrete and dirt. Please note that this dog park is located underneath the interstate and therefore can be noisy. See Details
Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area is a 20,000 square foot off-leash dog park in Oakland, CA featuring grass and wood chip surfaces for your pup to play on. The park offers separate fenced play areas for large and small dogs, and street parking is available. See Details
Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco's most popular pet-friendly parks. There are four separate off-leash areas: the southeast section between Lincoln Way, King Drive and 2nd and 7th Avenues; the Northeast section at Stanyan and Grove Streets; the Southcentral area between King Drive, Middle Drive, and 34th and 38th Avenues; and the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. Bring Fido to explore one or all four parks for a day of fun and exercise. See Details
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Dog Park Point Isabel Regional Shoreline in Richmond, CA is pet-friendly. With over 23 acres to explore off-leash, the park welcomes over half a million dogs every year. The park also offers a variety of recreational options including bay fishing, hiking, birdwatching, biking and jogging. Dogs must be leashed or under voice control. See Details
Mission Dolores Park Dog Park Located near San Francisco's Mission District and the Castro, the Mission Dolores Park Dog Park has an off-leash area that is popular with dog owners and their furry friends. The park is conveniently located near an underground station. The main park has some of the most stunning views of the city, and leashed dogs are welcome in the other areas of the park. See Details
Marina Green Leashed dogs are welcome at Marina Green in San Francisco, CA. An expansive grassy area with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, this dog-friendly park is a popular spot within the community. The nearby marina, Little Marina, and harbor areas also permit dogs if they are leashed. Marina Green is an ideal destination for a waterfront stroll with Fido. See Details
McLaren Park McLaren Park is a dog-friendly park in San Francisco, CA. The park features two separate fenced-in areas, McLaren Amphitheater Dog Play Area and McLaren Park Geneva Dog Play Area, where dogs can run and play off leash. See Details
Seal Point Harbor Dog Park Pets love the chance to run free at Seal Point Harbor Dog Park in San Mateo, CA. This 3-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park, located within Seal Point Park includes a separate small dog area and crushed gravel ground cover to reduce mud. Seal Point Park includes pathways for walking, cycling, and bird watching. You can walk the boardwalk along the Bay Marshes with your leashed pup, too. See Details
Blair Park Well-behaved pets are welcome to run off leash at Blair Park, a dog-friendly park in Piedmont, CA. Pups should have good recall as the area is not fenced. Owners must acquire an off-leash permit from the city. See Details
Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas is a dog park located in San Francisco, CA. The off-leash area is well marked with paint on the pathways. Dogs should be leashed when not in this area, and they must be cleaned up after at all times. See Details
Sugarloaf Open Space Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek, CA is dog-friendly. This popular recreational space offers 2,000 acres of grasslands with multi-use trails, picnicking, an amphitheater and group camping by reservation. See Details
Newhall Park Paw Patch Newhall Park Paw Patch is a dog-friendly park in Concord, CA. Enjoy a leashed walk through this lovely park, or let your pet run free in the fenced, off-leash dog park. Be sure to bring water with you. The Paw Patch is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance. Dogs over 30 lbs are not permitted in the smaller dog area at any time. Use of the larger dog area is limited to a maximum of 30 dogs at a time. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area. See Details
Upper Douglass Dog Play Area Upper Douglass Dog Play Area is a pet-friendly recreational space in San Francisco, CA. Bring your pet for some off-leash exercise. Please note it is closed between the months of November and March and on Wednesdays for maintenance. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area. Dog walkers are permitted with a limit of eight dogs under their care. No excessive barking, please. See Details
Hellman Hollow Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a picnic with you or a walk through the large grassy area at Hellman Hollow of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. This pet-friendly green space is a great spot for games or parties, so be sure to bring Fido for an afternoon of fun. See Details
Sausalito Dog Park Sausalito Dog Park in Sausalito, CA, gets two paws up for its 1.3 acres of safe, fenced space for Fido to run and play off leash. There are benches, lights, a doggie water fountain, picnic tables, benches and waste stations for your comfort and convenience. A separate play area is available for smaller dogs. See Details
Walter Haas Dog Play Areas Walter Haas Dog Play Area is a pet-friendly space in San Francisco, CA. This neighborhood park includes a fenced, off-leash dog park where your pet can meet some of the neighbors. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area. Dog walkers are permitted with a limit of eight dogs under their care. No excessive barking, please. See Details
Alamo Square Park Alamo Square Park is a dog-friendly park in San Francisco, CA thar was featured in the opening credits of the classic sitcom Full House. Small but friendly, it's a great place to take your pet for some fresh air. Pets are welcome to enjoy the stunning views of the city, as long as they remain on-leash in designated areas. See Details
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