Every verified off-leash run we've checked, on one map.
Sunnyvale
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
Sunnyvale
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
Mountain View
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
Cupertino
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
Santa Clara
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
Campbell
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
Milpitas
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
Palo Alto
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
Palo Alto
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
Palo Alto
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
Los Altos
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
Mountain View → Cupertino
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
Richmond
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
Berkeley
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
Berkeley
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
Oakland
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
Oakland
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
Fremont
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
Union City
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
Pleasanton
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
Dublin
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
El Cerrito
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
Pleasant Hill
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
San Mateo
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
San Mateo
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
South San Francisco
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
San Bruno
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
Redwood City
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
Foster City
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
Pacifica
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
Brisbane
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
Burlingame
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
Menlo Park
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
San Rafael
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
Sausalito
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
Novato
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
Larkspur
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
Corte Madera
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
Santa Rosa
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 RosaRohnert Park
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
Healdsburg
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
Napa
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
St. Helena
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
Vallejo
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
Benicia
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
Fairfield
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.
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