Dog Park Locations

Petzooie is welcome on-leash for some exercise around the 6.5 miles of picturesque paths in this lovely canyon in Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center in San Diego, CA.

Many of the attractions at Balboa Park, one of the country's largest urban parks with over 1000 acres, are dog-friendly. The park, which is located in San Diego, features several open areas, gardens, and walking routes, as well as the San Diego Zoo, museums, and theaters. Dogs can also explore two approved off-leash areas: Balboa Dr near El Prado on the south side of Cabrillo Bridge and Morley Field northwest of the tennis courts. Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in a designated off-leash area, and humans must pick up after their dogs throughout the park and off-leash areas.

The dog-friendly Marian Bear Memorial Park in San Diego has plenty of open spaces for Petzooie to run around in. San Clemente Canyon Park provides a natural setting in the midst of a bustling metropolitan region. Along the length of the canyon, there are almost three miles of largely flat pathways. Trails in some of the finger canyons leading up to the mesa tops offer more difficult trekking. Parking and picnic areas with restrooms are accessible at the park's main entrances on Genesee Avenue and Regents Road.

Chollas Lake Recreation Facility in San Diego, CA, is a gorgeous, dog-friendly lakeside recreation area that offers views of the quiet water and local wildlife as you exercise.

Take your dog kayaking or SUPing on Mission Bay with Aqua Adventures, a dog-friendly tour and rental company in San Diego, CA. Stop by Fiesta Island for a run and pack a picnic for a great beach day with the whole family! Lily and Juanita will offer you some pointers and demonstrate how to accomplish things with your dog.

San Diego's first dog bakery, The Original Paw Pleasers, offers a full variety of fresh baked, preservative-free goodies, including a grain-free line. Do you have a birthday coming up? In their on-site bakery, they bake all cakes and ice cream to request. They also have a boutique with a variety of interesting toys, leashes, and collars. Petzooie will be happy to see you!

Seaport Village, a 14-acre waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in San Diego, CA, is dog-friendly and recreates a harbor side scene from a century ago. There are 54 unique stores, 13 casual eating restaurants, and four fine dining waterfront restaurants, all of which are adjacent to local hotels. There are numerous pet-friendly eateries with views of the bay. A huge park with plenty of grass and space for dogs to run is also available.

Kate Sessions Park is a dog-friendly hidden treasure in San Diego and a great spot to walk your leashed dog. The park is divided into two sections. A grassy slope area with picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, drinking fountains, and a 0.75-mile paved walking route is the first. The other is a hiking-friendly portion of natural habitat.

Westfield UTC is a fantastic, dog-friendly, open-air shopping district in San Diego, CA, featuring 120 boutiques. Not all shops are dog-friendly, so check with staff before bringing Petzooie in. Petzooie is also welcome to visit the Bark Park in Palm Plaza, which is located behind the Clock Tower. Take the hill between Tender Greens and Express down to the lovely, fully gated dog park.

Nate's Point Off-Leash Dog Park, located in Balboa Park, is regarded as one of the top dog parks in the San Diego area. The park is entirely fenced in. A double-entry gate, a drinking fountain, and picnic tables are among the park's features. It's open every day. Wednesday mornings are closed for maintenance.