Bay Area Dog Parks Atlas

Every verified off-leash run we've checked, on one map.

South Bay Fair Oaks Park off-leash dog area in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Fair Oaks Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall-dog areaWater

A fenced off-leash park inside Sunnyvale's Fair Oaks Park, with separate enclosed areas for small (under 25 lb) and large dogs, a water fountain, and bottle-refill station. Early mornings bring out a friendly crowd of regulars.

540 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale
South Bay Las Palmas Park fenced dog run in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Las Palmas Park

Off-leashFencedShadeSmall-dog area

A well-maintained neighborhood park with a popular off-leash area split into large- and small-dog sections, a double-gated entry, and plenty of shade from mature trees. Weekday mornings are quietest.

850 Russet Dr, Sunnyvale
South Bay Shoreline Dog Park off-leash area near the Mountain View bayfront

Mountain View

Shoreline Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall-dog areaBayfront

A fenced, roughly two-thirds-acre off-leash park at the edge of the Mountain View bayfront, with separate small/large areas and a shade structure. Keep dogs leashed between the lot and the gate — Shoreline Park proper bans dogs.

3070 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
South Bay Mary Avenue Dog Park off-leash area in Cupertino

Cupertino

Mary Avenue Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall-dog areaShade

Cupertino's fully fenced off-leash park, with separate areas for small (under 25 lb) and large dogs, water fountains, and shaded seating. The dog-friendly alternative to nearby Rancho San Antonio, which bans dogs.

10309 Mary Ave, Cupertino
South Bay Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park off-leash run in Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasWell-maintained

Santa Clara's only off-leash dog park — renovated in 2021 — with separate fenced areas for all sizes, grassy mounds, a shade structure, and good drainage that keeps it usable after rain.

888 Reed St, Santa Clara
South Bay Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park off-leash run in Campbell

Campbell

Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasShade

The South Bay's gold-standard county dog park: fully fenced and double-gated, with separate large/small runs, shade structures, pet fountains, and play features. Skip the $5 lot fee by walking in from the Los Gatos Creek Trail.

1250 Dell Ave, Campbell
South Bay Dog park at Ed R. Levin County Park in Milpitas

Milpitas

Dog Park at Ed R. Levin County Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasCounty park

The largest off-leash run in the county system, beneath Milpitas's hang-glider hills, with fully separate large- and small-dog enclosures. Shade is thin, so bring water; there's a vehicle entry fee at the gate.

3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas
South Bay Mitchell Park fenced dog park in Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Mitchell Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall-dog areaShade

One of Palo Alto's four fenced city dog parks, inside family-friendly Mitchell Park, with a separate small-dog area (under 25 lb), shaded seating, and the library and playground next door. Open 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto
South Bay Hoover Park fenced dog park in Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Hoover Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall-dog areaFree

A tidy, well-loved neighborhood dog park in south Palo Alto, fully fenced with a separate section for small dogs (under 25 lb). An easy, reliable midweek stop, open 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

2901 Cowper St, Palo Alto
South Bay Peers Park fenced dog park in Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Peers Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasDouble-gated

The newest of Palo Alto's dog parks (opened 2018), with a double-gated entry and fully separate large- and small-dog sections, near the California Avenue district. Open 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

1899 Park Blvd, Palo Alto
South Bay McKenzie Dog Park off-leash area in Los Altos

Los Altos

McKenzie Dog Park

Off-leashFencedShadeTan-bark + turf

Los Altos's fenced off-leash dog park, with a comfortable mix of tan-bark and turf and plenty of shade. Open 6 a.m. to an hour after sunset — the dog-friendly option on a side of town where many preserves ban dogs.

707 Fremont Ave, Los Altos
South Bay Stevens Creek Trail paved path through Silicon Valley

Mountain View → Cupertino

Stevens Creek Trail

On-leashPavedShadeMulti-mile

Not a park but a trail — a paved path following Stevens Creek for several miles through shaded corridors and open stretches. Dogs must be leashed (6-ft max); it connects to several parks so you can set your own distance.

Stevens Creek Trail, Mountain View
East Bay Point Isabel Regional Shoreline off-leash dog area in Richmond

Richmond

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

Off-leashVoice-controlUnfencedBay swimming

The largest off-leash dog park in the U.S. — roughly 23 bayfront acres of voice-control roaming with Golden Gate views, plus an on-site dog wash and café. Keep your pup leashed between the parking lot and the shoreline, and note it's unfenced, so reliable recall matters.

2701 Isabel St, Richmond
East Bay Ohlone Dog Park off-leash dog area in Berkeley

Berkeley

Ohlone Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasShade

Widely credited as the first leash-free dog park in the United States (1979) — a friendly slice of dog-park history at Hearst and Grant with separate fenced runs for big and small dogs. Park on the street and enter through the double gates.

1701 Hearst Ave, Berkeley
East Bay César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area off-leash dog area in Berkeley

Berkeley

César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area

Off-leashVoice-controlUnfencedBay views

A breezy 17-acre off-leash expanse atop the Berkeley Marina with sweeping Bay and Golden Gate views — best for dogs with solid recall since it's unfenced. Only the marked zone is off-leash, and seasonal burrowing-owl protections apply, so watch the signs.

11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
East Bay Hardy Dog Park off-leash dog area in Oakland

Oakland

Hardy Dog Park

Off-leashFencedAll-weatherNear BART

A Rockridge institution tucked under the Highway 24 overpass, which keeps it usable rain or shine and just steps from Rockridge BART. One large fenced run on gravel and dirt — no separate small-dog area, but plenty of regulars.

491 Hardy St, Oakland
East Bay Joaquin Miller Dog Park off-leash dog area in Oakland

Oakland

Joaquin Miller Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasShade

Nestled among the redwoods of the Oakland hills, this fenced park stays cool and shaded on warm days and has separate runs for large and small dogs. Pair a romp with a hike on the surrounding Joaquin Miller Park trails.

3590 Sanborn Dr, Oakland
East Bay Central Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in Fremont

Fremont

Central Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasLit turf

Fremont's crown jewel at Central Park by Lake Elizabeth: a 1.2-acre lit, artificial-turf run for large dogs plus a grassy small-dog yard, so it stays mud-free year-round. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, and it closes periodically for maintenance.

1740 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
East Bay Drigon Dog Park off-leash dog area in Union City

Union City

Drigon Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasAgility

A generous 2.7-acre park with a genuinely fun layout — faux hydrants, a bone-shaped walkway, tunnels and jumps — plus separate yards split at 30 lbs. Just note it's closed Mondays.

34666 7th St, Union City
East Bay Cubby's Dog Park at Bernal off-leash dog area in Pleasanton

Pleasanton

Cubby's Dog Park at Bernal

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasTrail access

A well-equipped 1.5-acre park at the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trailhead with a paw-friendly engineered wood-fiber surface, shade structures and water. Separate yards for small and all dogs, plus trail access for a longer outing.

3200 W Lagoon Rd, Pleasanton
East Bay Dougherty Hills Dog Park off-leash dog area in Dublin

Dublin

Dougherty Hills Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasTurf

Dublin's flagship dog park with separate turf runs and a charming dog-silhouette fence-line art piece. Street parking only and no restrooms on site, so plan accordingly.

Amador Valley Blvd at Stagecoach Rd, Dublin
East Bay Bruce King Memorial Dog Park off-leash dog area in El Cerrito

El Cerrito

Bruce King Memorial Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasNear BART

A friendly Ohlone Greenway park with separate yards and agility features, and one of the most transit-accessible dog parks in the county — just steps from El Cerrito BART. Street parking surrounds it.

1600 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito
East Bay Paso Nogal Dog Park off-leash dog area in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill

Paso Nogal Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasShade

One of Central County's best — about 2.5 oak-shaded acres with separate yards and a paw-rinse hose. Check the hours before you go (closed Sundays, and Wednesdays until 3 PM), and note it can close when muddy.

501 Paso Nogal Rd, Pleasant Hill
Peninsula Seal Point Dog Park off-leash dog area in San Mateo

San Mateo

Seal Point Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasBay views

The mid-Peninsula flagship: roughly three double-gated acres with a separate small-dog pen, drinking fountains, a paw-rinse hose, and good winter drainage. A leashed marsh-view boardwalk runs alongside if you want to extend the outing.

1801 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo
Peninsula Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in San Mateo

San Mateo

Bayside-Joinville Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedLong hoursOn-site parking

A fully fenced east-side neighborhood run with generous 6 AM-10 PM hours and its own parking off Detroit Drive. A handy, low-key alternative when Seal Point is busy.

Detroit Dr, San Mateo
Peninsula Centennial Way Dog Park off-leash dog area in South San Francisco

South San Francisco

Centennial Way Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasWater both sides

South San Francisco's only designated off-leash site - about 1.4 acres of split turf-and-bark yards with water in each and double-gated entries. Note the two-dogs-per-handler limit.

35 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco
Peninsula Commodore Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in San Bruno

San Bruno

Commodore Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasShade

The only place dogs may legally run off-leash in a San Bruno city park - double-gated, shaded, with separate small-dog and large-dog yards and on-site water. Up to three dogs per adult.

Commodore Dr & Cherry Ave, San Bruno
Peninsula Shore Dogs Park off-leash dog area in Redwood City

Redwood City

Shore Dogs Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasWater

The most amenity-complete off-leash park in the south county, tucked into Redwood Shores with double-gated entry, separate small- and large-dog areas, and on-site water. Three dogs per person max.

1393 Radio Rd, Redwood City
Peninsula Foster City Dog Park (Edgewater Bark Park) off-leash dog area in Foster City

Foster City

Foster City Dog Park (Edgewater Bark Park)

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasClosed weekends

Foster City's only dedicated dog park, with synthetic-turf yards split for small (under 25 lb) and large dogs. The big catch: it's closed every weekend, so plan a weekday visit.

Foster City Blvd & Bounty Dr, Foster City
Peninsula Sanchez Dog Park off-leash dog area in Pacifica

Pacifica

Sanchez Dog Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasClosed Sun & Tue

Pacifica's one true fenced dog park, with separate small- and large-dog yards. Mind the unusual schedule - it's closed Sundays and Tuesdays, and opens at 10 AM.

1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
Peninsula Brisbane Dog Park off-leash dog area in Brisbane

Brisbane

Brisbane Dog Park

Off-leashFencedWaterGrass

A generous fenced park beside City Hall with a big grass run, hoses, water bowls, and picnic tables - a comfortable spot to let a dog stretch out.

50 Park Lane, Brisbane
Peninsula Bayside Dog Exercise Park off-leash dog area in Burlingame

Burlingame

Bayside Dog Exercise Park

Off-leashFencedSmall + large areasBYO water

Burlingame's main waterfront run - about three-quarters of an acre, great for a hard sprint but dusty and sun-exposed, so come early on hot days and bring your own water. Two dogs per person.

1125 Airport Blvd, Burlingame
Peninsula Willow Oaks Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in Menlo Park

Menlo Park

Willow Oaks Park Dog Park

Off-leashFencedAll-weather surfaceDrains well

Fully fenced and double-gated with an all-weather surface that drains well - the reliable wet-season choice on the south Peninsula when other parks turn to mud.

490 Willow Rd, Menlo Park
San Francisco Fort Funston off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Fort Funston

Off-leashVoice-controlBeachBluff trails

San Francisco's premier off-leash destination — ice-plant bluffs, soaring hang gliders, and a long sandy beach where dogs run under voice and sight control. Mind the steep cliff edges and powerful surf, and obey the signed habitat-closure fencing (off-leash is legally enforced under the GGNRA pet policy).

Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco
San Francisco Crissy Field (East Beach & Promenade) off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Crissy Field (East Beach & Promenade)

Off-leashVoice-controlBeachBay views

A spectacular off-leash run along the bay with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop — dogs are welcome under voice control on East Beach and the promenade lawn. The fenced Wildlife Protection Area (the restored marsh and lagoon) is dog-prohibited and the boundary is enforced, so respect the signed limits.

1199 E Beach, San Francisco
San Francisco Ocean Beach off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Ocean Beach

Off-leashVoice-controlBeachSeasonal rules

Miles of open sand where dogs run off-leash under voice control north of Stairwell 21. South of Stairwell 21 to Sloat Blvd, dogs must be leashed July 1–May 15 in the federally enforced Snowy Plover Protection Area — and beware sneaker waves and rip currents, as this is not a swimming beach.

Great Highway, San Francisco
San Francisco Alamo Square Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Alamo Square Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedGrassCity views

A grassy hilltop off-leash play area in the Western Addition with the famous Painted Ladies and downtown skyline as a backdrop. The designated dog area is unfenced, so keep your pup in the marked zone and within voice control.

Steiner St & Hayes St, San Francisco
San Francisco Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas

Off-leashUnfencedGrassBusy

The lively central lawn at Dolores Park is off-leash and endlessly social, with sun and city views. Dogs must stay leashed near the playground, tennis courts, and ballfields — these zones are unfenced and citations are issued, so keep to the designated dog areas.

Dolores St & 19th St, San Francisco
San Francisco Duboce Park Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Duboce Park Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedGrassBusy

A sunny, very busy neighborhood lawn in the Duboce Triangle that's a beloved daily gathering spot for local dogs. The off-leash area is unfenced and right by the sidewalk, so keep your dog under reliable voice control.

Duboce Ave & Scott St, San Francisco
San Francisco Corona Heights Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Corona Heights Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedRockyCity views

A rustic, rocky hilltop above the Castro with sweeping views and rugged, uneven footing that surefooted dogs love. The off-leash area is unfenced — keep dogs out of the adjacent natural-area habitat and on the designated trails.

Roosevelt Way & Museum Way, San Francisco
San Francisco Bernal Heights Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Bernal Heights Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedHilltopCity views

A large grassy hilltop natural area with knockout 360-degree city views and wide-open space for off-leash romping. It's unfenced — stay on the trails and keep dogs out of the protected habitat areas.

Bernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco
San Francisco McLaren Park — Shelley Drive Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

McLaren Park — Shelley Drive Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedTrailsLarge

One of the largest off-leash areas in the city — sprawling fields and trails inside John McLaren Park, with plenty of room to roam well away from crowds. The area is unfenced, so keep dogs within the marked boundary and under voice control.

John F Shelley Dr, San Francisco
San Francisco Lafayette Park Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Lafayette Park Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedGrassHilltop

A well-maintained hilltop lawn in Pacific Heights with leafy paths and a relaxed, neighborly off-leash crowd. The designated dog area is unfenced, so keep your pup in the marked zone and under voice control.

Gough St & Sacramento St, San Francisco
San Francisco Alta Plaza Park Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Alta Plaza Park Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedHilltopCity views

A terraced Pacific Heights hilltop with 360-degree views and a friendly off-leash scene on the grassy slopes. The dog play area is unfenced, so keep dogs within the designated zone and within voice control.

Jackson St & Steiner St, San Francisco
San Francisco Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area off-leash dog area in San Francisco

San Francisco

Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area

Off-leashUnfencedShadedNear Presidio

A shaded, leafy off-leash area in the Richmond on the edge of the Presidio, with mature trees and easy walking paths. Keep dogs out of the lake's sensitive habitat — the play area is unfenced, so stay within the marked boundary.

Lake St & Funston Ave, San Francisco
North Bay Field of Dogs Dog Park off-leash dog area in San Rafael

San Rafael

Field of Dogs Dog Park

FencedFreeKiddie pool + waterAll sizes together

Volunteer-run, fully fenced three-quarter-acre park across from the Marin Civic Center, open since 1998 with a kiddie pool, shade, and tennis balls on hand. One mixed-size run, so bring a confident pup.

794 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael
North Bay Remington Dog Park off-leash dog area in Sausalito

Sausalito

Remington Dog Park

FencedFree~1 acreMarinship waterfront

A friendly, fully fenced one-acre run in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, tucked in Sausalito's Marinship district and cared for by Friends of the Sausalito Dog Parks. Leash up until you're inside the gate.

100 Ebbtide Ave, Sausalito
North Bay Dogbone Meadow Dog Park off-leash dog area in Novato

Novato

Dogbone Meadow Dog Park

FencedFreeSeparate small-dog areaIn O'Hair Park

Novato's beloved fenced off-leash park inside O'Hair Park, with separate large- and small-dog areas and plenty of room to roam. Recently renovated with improved drainage and surfacing.

1601 Novato Blvd, Novato
North Bay Piper Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in Larkspur

Larkspur

Piper Park Dog Park

FencedFreeSeparate small-dog areaAmple parking

A spacious fenced off-leash area within Larkspur's Piper Park, with a separate small-dog section and easy parking. Flat, open turf that's a favorite for southern-Marin locals.

250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur
North Bay Town Bark Dog Park off-leash dog area in Corte Madera

Corte Madera

Town Bark Dog Park

FencedFreeDouble-gatedDog wash station

Corte Madera's 15,000-sq-ft fenced run inside Town Park, with double-gated entry, a dog wash station, and water fountains for both ends of the leash. Centrally located behind the community center.

498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera
North Bay A Place to Play Dog Park off-leash dog area in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa

A Place to Play Dog Park

FencedFreeSmall/large split~0.8 acre

Santa Rosa's largest fenced dog park (about 0.8 acre) with separate small- and large-dog runs, set in the A Place to Play sports complex on the city's west side. Free to use.

2375 W Third St, Santa Rosa
North Bay
Rohnert Bark Dog Park
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Rohnert Park

Rohnert Bark Dog Park

FencedFreeSmall/large splitShaded + fountains

A shaded, fenced neighborhood park (about a third of an acre) with separate small- and large-dog areas and water fountains, on Roberts Lake Rd. It's the real Rohnert Park dog park — not the mythical 'Hunter Drive' one.

5010 Roberts Lake Rd, Rohnert Park
North Bay Badger Park Dog Park off-leash dog area in Healdsburg

Healdsburg

Badger Park Dog Park

FencedFreeSmall-dog penCloses 5 PM in winter

Healdsburg's fenced dog park with two off-leash areas plus a small-dog pen. Hours are seasonal — 8 AM–8 PM in summer but only 8 AM–5 PM in winter — so check before an evening visit.

750 Heron Dr, Healdsburg
North Bay Alston Park / Canine Commons off-leash dog area in Napa

Napa

Alston Park / Canine Commons

FencedVoice-control hillsideSmall/large splitBring water

Napa's crown jewel: a fenced, split-by-size 'Canine Commons' at the Dry Creek/Trower entrance, plus about 30 acres of open off-leash hillside above it (surrounding trails are leash-only). Shade is scarce up top — bring water.

2037 Dry Creek Rd, Napa
North Bay Dog Park at Wappo Park off-leash dog area in St. Helena

St. Helena

Dog Park at Wappo Park

FencedFreeShadedCoyotes seen nearby

St. Helena's official fenced off-leash park beside the Napa River, with a wood-chip surface, shade, and water. Keep dogs leashed outside the fence — coyotes have been spotted in the park.

201 Pope St, St. Helena
North Bay Wardlaw Dog Park off-leash dog area in Vallejo

Vallejo

Wardlaw Dog Park

FencedSmall/large splitClosed Wed AM~2.2 acres

A roomy ~2.2-acre GVRD park with double-gated entry, separate small- and large-dog areas, a wash station, and shade. Heads up: it's closed Wednesdays from 6 AM to 2 PM for maintenance.

1805 Ascot Pkwy, Vallejo
North Bay Phenix Dog Park off-leash dog area in Benicia

Benicia

Phenix Dog Park

FencedFreeSmall/large splitTwo swimming areas

A fully fenced park over an acre in the northwest corner of Benicia Community Park, with separate small- and large-dog sections and two swimming areas for water-loving pups. Open since 1993.

100 Community Dr, Benicia
North Bay Allan Witt Dog Park off-leash dog area in Fairfield

Fairfield

Allan Witt Dog Park

FencedFreeSeparate small-dog areaDaylight hours

Fairfield's main fenced off-leash park, set inside the larger Allan Witt Park complex with a separate small-dog area and water. Open during park daylight hours.

1741 W Texas St, Fairfield