Dog-Friendly Activities in Menlo Park, CA

There are 4 dog-friendly activities in Menlo Park, and 191 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Menlo Park.

Bedwell Bayfront Park

Menlo Park, CA

Bedwell Bayfront Park Fido is welcome to join you as you hike, run, or bird watch at the pet-friendly Bedwell Bayfront Park. This park features both easy and challenging trails with beautiful views of the bay where your leashed pet is welcome to join you. See Details

Nealon Dog Park

Menlo Park, CA

Nealon Dog Park Nealon Dog Park is an off-leash area located inside the larger Nealon Park in Menlo Park, CA. The dog park is only open for limited hours during weekdays. Please check their website for updated information on hours of operation. The park also features ballfields, paved walking paths and more. See Details

Dog Park at Willow Oaks Park

Menlo Park, CA

Dog Park at Willow Oaks Park Bring Fido to the dog park at Willow Oaks Park in Menlo Park, CA. This enclosed, off-leash area has a double-gated entrance and all-weather surface. The fenced park is intended for both large and small breeds of dogs. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the designated dog area. See Details

Willow Oaks Park

Menlo Park, CA

Willow Oaks Park Two- and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit the 2.63-acre Willow Oaks Park in Menlo Park, CA. This pet-friendly neighborhood recreation space features a playground, walking paths, a soccer field, tennis courts and an off-leash dog park. Canines must be leashed when entering and exiting the designated dog park area. See Details

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline

San Leandro, CA

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly recreation area located in San Leandro, CA. The shoreline features picnic areas and miles of trails for you and Fido to enjoy. Some of the wildlife you may encounter includes jackrabbits, garter snakes, birds of prey and more! See Details

Arizona Cactus Garden

Palo Alto, CA

Arizona Cactus Garden The Arizona Cactus Garden is a pet-friendly botanical garden located inside Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Fido is welcome to join as you tour the grounds, but please note that there are no boundaries around the cacti. Guests can expect to see a variety of unusual plants, including Cholla, Prickly Pear, several types of Aloes and more. See Details

Poplar Beach

Half Moon Bay, CA

Poplar Beach Let Fido enjoy a day in the sun. Both horses and leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, CA. The area is operated by the city and dogs are allowed on the sand, unlike most of the state-run beaches. See Details

Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve

Redwood City, CA

Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a dog-friendly park in Redwood City, CA. Take your pet for an on-leash hike throughout this large, lovely nature preserve, or let them run free in the 17.5-acre area located in the center of the preserve, accessible from the Cordilleras Trail, Polly Geraci/Hassler Trails and the Blue Oak Trail. Be careful as the area is fenced and signed at entrances, but there is no fencing around the off-leash area. Dogs must be on a leash when outside of the off-leash area. See Details

Butano State Park

Pescadero, CA

Butano State Park Dog-friendly Butano State Park is a quiet canyon brimming with babbling creeks and redwood trees in Pescadero, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome in the campground and in paved developed areas. Dogs must be confined to a tent or vehicle at night, and they are not allowed on trails. See Details

Bean Hollow State Beach

Pescadero, CA

Bean Hollow State Beach Pets are welcome to join you on-leash as you explore the rocky shores of Bean Hollow State Beach in Pescadero, CA. Bring Fido to enjoy this great spot for for tide-pooling and beachcombing. See Details

McLaren Park

San Francisco, CA

McLaren Park McLaren Park is a dog-friendly park in San Francisco, CA. The park features two separate fenced-in areas, McLaren Amphitheater Dog Play Area and McLaren Park Geneva Dog Play Area, where dogs can run and play off leash. See Details

Seal Point Harbor Dog Park

San Mateo, CA

Seal Point Harbor Dog Park Pets love the chance to run free at Seal Point Harbor Dog Park in San Mateo, CA. This 3-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park, located within Seal Point Park includes a separate small dog area and crushed gravel ground cover to reduce mud. Seal Point Park includes pathways for walking, cycling, and bird watching. You can walk the boardwalk along the Bay Marshes with your leashed pup, too. See Details

Bass Pro Shops

San Jose, CA

Bass Pro Shops Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with their humans at Bass Pro Shops in San Jose, CA. You'll find supplies for outdoor recreation, fishing, camping, boating, hunting, dog training and more at this pet-friendly store. See Details

Mission Dolores Park Dog Park

San Francisco, CA

Mission Dolores Park Dog Park Located near San Francisco's Mission District and the Castro, the Mission Dolores Park Dog Park has an off-leash area that is popular with dog owners and their furry friends. The park is conveniently located near an underground station. The main park has some of the most stunning views of the city, and leashed dogs are welcome in the other areas of the park. See Details

Hapa’s Brewing Company

San Jose, CA

Hapa’s Brewing Company Hapa’s Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in San Jose, CA, where Fido is welcome inside and outside. Sample IPAs and other craft beers while you play a game of cornhole. Food trucks are sometimes onsite in case you get hungry; check their website for the current schedule of events. See Details

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Portola Valley, CA

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a pet-friendly recreational area in Portola Valley, CA. Leashed dogs are allowed on all trails at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve except Lost and Razorback Trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Leona Canyon Open Space Regional Preserve

Oakland, CA

Leona Canyon Open Space Regional Preserve Leona Canyon Open Space Regional Preserve in Oakland, CA, offers 290 acres of natural space for you to enjoy some exercise with your pup. This pet-friendly preserve welcomes you and your leashed dog to explore the Leona Trail, which runs through gorgeous wooded canyons along Rifle Range Creek. Please note that dogs and people are not allowed in the creek or on the banks as the creek is a protected area. See Details

Cuesta Park

Mountain View, CA

Cuesta Park Cuesta Park is a dog-friendly area in Mountain View, CA. Enjoy tennis, volleyball, or a simple walk through nature. Pets are welcome if they remain on a leash and are cleaned up after. See Details

Upper Douglass Dog Play Area

San Francisco, CA

Upper Douglass Dog Play Area Upper Douglass Dog Play Area is a pet-friendly recreational space in San Francisco, CA. Bring your pet for some off-leash exercise. Please note it is closed between the months of November and March and on Wednesdays for maintenance. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area. Dog walkers are permitted with a limit of eight dogs under their care. No excessive barking, please. See Details

Alamo Square Park

San Francisco, CA

Alamo Square Park Alamo Square Park is a dog-friendly park in San Francisco, CA thar was featured in the opening credits of the classic sitcom Full House. Small but friendly, it's a great place to take your pet for some fresh air. Pets are welcome to enjoy the stunning views of the city, as long as they remain on-leash in designated areas. See Details