Off-Leash Dog Parks in California

There are few things in life a dog loves more than running off-leash with his canine comrades. No matter where you live or where you’re headed in California, we can help you find an off-leash dog park nearby. We’ll even give you the scoop on poop bag and water availability.

Lacy Park

San Marino, CA

Lacy Park Lacy Park is a beautiful 30-acre recreation area located in the center of San Marino, CA. It has open green spaces and two walking loops: an inner loop of approximately 3/4 mile and an outer loop of about 1 mile. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with their owners, provided they are on a leash and picked up after. See Details

Mission Dolores Park Dog Park

San Francisco, CA

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

Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park

Jackson, CA

Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park Take Fido for some playtime at Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park off-leash area, located across from the Kennedy Mine Amphitheater entrance in Jackson, CA. The dog park features a large grassy area furnished with a picnic tables and waste stations. See Details

Garvey Paws Dog Park

Rosemead, CA

Garvey Paws Dog Park Fido can enjoy time off-leash at Garvey Paws Dog Park, located within pet-friendly Garvey Park in Rosemead, CA. This fenced dog park features a separate small dog section, climbing and agility equipment, water stations, benches, shade and plenty of parking. Please remember to leash your pup outside of the dog park. See Details

Dog Park at Alga Norte Community Park

Carlsbad, CA

Dog Park at Alga Norte Community Park Alga Norte Community Park in Carlsbad, CA, features an off-leash dog park divided into areas for larger and smaller dogs. Fido can play with his furry friends here while enjoying the obstacle course-type equipment on a mix of turf and decomposed granite surfaces. Ensure Fido is leashed in the community recreation area until the designated dog park. See Details

Lynn Rip Van Winkle Open Space

Pacific Grove, CA

Lynn Rip Van Winkle Open Space Lynn Rip Van Winkle Open Space is a dog-friendly area between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Above Asilomar State Beach, the park is open at all times. Dog poop bags are available and free in the parking lot. See Details

Arts District Dog Park

Los Angeles, CA

Arts District Dog Park Arts District Dog Park is a small, private, non-profit recreation area in Los Angeles, CA, where pups can play! The park features separate areas for small or timid dogs, a dog water fountain, benches, trees for shade, and more. See Details

Alta Plaza Dog Play Areas

San Francisco, CA

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

El Chorro Dog Park

San Luis Obispo, CA

El Chorro Dog Park Located in El Chorro Regional Park, the El Chorro Dog Park on Dairy Creek Road features a fully fenced off-leash space with separate areas for large and small pups, water spigots and splash tubs. The Regional Park also includes a day use area with barbecue facilities, a botanical garden, and numerous hiking trails. See Details

Elings Park

Santa Barbara, CA

Elings Park There's loads of room for your pet to run and play at this extensive off-leash park, which includes lovely trails and grassy areas. Membership required. See Details

Olive Hills Dog Park

Anaheim, CA

Olive Hills Dog Park Bring Fido to the Olive Hills Dog Park to play off-leash. The Dog Park features separate large and small dog areas, a perimeter walking path, patches of artificial turf, agility equipment, benches, native plants, and a bronze K-9 Monument honoring the Anaheim Police Department K-9 Officers. Olive Hills Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. See Details

Cuesta Park

Mountain View, CA

Cuesta Park Cuesta Park is a dog-friendly area in Mountain View, CA. Enjoy tennis, volleyball, or a simple walk through nature. Pets are welcome if they remain on a leash and are cleaned up after. See Details

Bayfront Park Mill Valley Dog Park

Mill Valley, CA

Bayfront Park Mill Valley Dog Park Bayfront Park Mill Valley Dog Park is a non-fenced area within Bayfront Park, Mill Valley, CA, where Fido can run off-leash. The park features benches, picnic tables, and a large, open grassy area. See Details

Sugarloaf Open Space

Walnut Creek, CA

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

Concord, CA

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

University Terrace Dog Run

Santa Cruz, CA

University Terrace Dog Run Fido can run and play off leash at University Terrace Dog Run, a pet-friendly, fenced dog park in Santa Cruz, CA. Leashed dogs are allowed in the other areas of the park. See Details

Upper Douglass Dog Play Area

San Francisco, CA

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

Mount San Miguel Dog Park

Chula Vista, CA

Mount San Miguel Dog Park Bring Fido to the dog park at Mount San Miguel in Chula Vista, CA! This off-leash recreation area features separate spaces for large and small dogs, water for both dogs and humans and benches. Dogs must be cleaned up after and leashed until they are inside the gated area. See Details

Dog Park at West Hollywood Park

West Hollywood, CA

Dog Park at West Hollywood Park Let Fido play with his furry friends at the dog park in West Hollywood Park! This West Hollywood, CA, recreation area is split into two sections, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Both sites are fenced and have a turf ground, benches, dog water stations and more. Please see their website for a complete list of when parks are closed weekly/daily for routine maintenance. See Details

Corona Dog Park at Butterfield Stage Trail

Corona, CA

Corona Dog Park at Butterfield Stage Trail Your pet will love to play off-leash at this fenced dog park, which also provides drinking fountains for both pets and humans. See Details