Dog parks and off-leash areas in San Francisco
San Francisco Recreation and Parks currently lists 36 designated dog play areas across the city. These are specific mapped spaces—not blanket permission to let dogs off leash throughout a park. Use the city directory for the complete list and current site details.
Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas
19th and Dolores Street · Two designated off-leash areas, one north and one south of the central promenade. Dogs must be leashed near the playground, athletic fields and tennis courts; use the Mission Dolores outing guide for the official map, published hours and current rules.
Duboce Park Dog Play Area
Duboce and Scott Street · A sunny neighborhood gathering spot with both an off-leash dog area and on-leash sections. The city lists dog-play hours as 5 a.m. to midnight.
Alamo Square Dog Play Area
Hayes and Steiner · Grassy, tree-shaded slopes with city views, benches and picnic space. It is a popular dog stop in a busy visitor area, so keep your dog inside the designated play space and be considerate around walking tours.
Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas
Bernal Heights Boulevard · A large natural-area setting on the hill above the neighborhood, with parking and restrooms listed by the city. Bring a leash for the walk to and from the designated dog-play area.
Stern Grove Dog Play Area
19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard · A south-side dog play area in the Stern Grove park setting. The city lists dog-play hours as 5 a.m. to midnight.
Golden Gate Park dog play areas
Four designated areas are listed in Golden Gate Park: the northeast corner off Stanyan Street, the southeast corner near Kezar Stadium, a southwest-quadrant area and a northwest training area. The city currently notes that the northwest training area is being renovated. Keep dogs leashed until inside a designated area.
U.N. Plaza Dog Park
355 McAllister Street, Civic Center · A compact, fully fenced dog park with shaded turf, benches and agility features. The city identifies it as the only fully fenced dog play area in the Civic Center neighborhood. Check the facility page for current hours before visiting.
Before you unclip the leash
- Leash dogs outside designated dog exercise areas and keep them within the signed or mapped boundary.
- Dogs must be attended; pick up waste and prevent digging or disruptive behavior.
- Keep licenses and vaccinations current. San Francisco requires licensing and rabies vaccination for dogs over four months old.
- Dog walkers are welcome in city play areas, but Recreation and Parks asks walkers to limit the number of dogs under their care to eight.
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