Dog Park Locations

At Union Square in San Francisco, you may shop with your dog at Macys, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Williams-Sonoma.

The Alta Plaza Off-Leash Plaza is a safe haven for both children and dogs. It is close to schools and offers tennis courts and a basketball hoop. Paint on the paths clearly demarcates the off-leash area. When dogs are not in this area, they must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times.

McLaren Park is a park in San Francisco's Bayview district. The park is just about ten acres in size, but it is fenced in, allowing dogs to run free. The dog run is located at Shelly Dr. and Mansell St. at the top of the hill.

This dog park is one of San Francisco's largest, with lots of space for on- and off-leash activity. The terrain is steep but beautiful. Plastic bags are available at both park entrances, at the parking lot at the intersection of Folsom and Bernal Heights (north entrance) or at the dead end of Bernal Heights (south entrance) (south entrance).

Pets on leashes are welcome to accompany you on this popular San Francisco walk as you take in the breathtaking sights.

The off-leash dog area at Lands End Beach is not gated. Keep an eye out for signage indicating which locations necessitate the usage of a leash.

Dog owners are responsible for their pets and must keep Petzooie on a leash or in an approved carrier at all times while on board the dog-friendly, one-hour Bay Cruise Adventure and the "Escape from the Rock" tours, which take in gorgeous views of the bridges, piers, and Alcatraz in San Francisco, CA. Failure to do so will result in dismissal. It is important to know that animals are not permitted on Angel Island.

At Crissy Field in San Francisco, CA, your dog will enjoy strolling down the pet-friendly promenade, catching a frisbee in the grassy field, and playing in the sand and waves at the dedicated off-leash beach, which includes a doggy water fountain and washing station.

Fort Funston, located just off Skyline Blvd, is one of the nicest spots in San Francisco to take your dog for a day of fun. There's plenty of room for Petzooie to run about and play, as well as various dog-friendly pathways and beach areas. In the Bank Swallow habitat regions, dogs must be kept on a leash. Keep a look out for gated or signposted dog-free areas, and keep in mind that the Coastal Trail north of the Horse Trail crossing is closed due to erosion.

San Francisco's Ocean Beach is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed off-leash from stairwell 1 to stairwell 21, but must remain on-leash in the remaining places. Dog owners should clean up after their pets and keep a watch on puppies playing in the sand.