Off-Leash Dog Parks in Atherton, CA

Holbrook Palmer Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly Atherton public park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Holbrook Palmer Park can be accessed from sunrise to sunset.

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.

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.

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.

Bring Fido to play off leash at the fenced John Boulware Park Dog Park in Palo Alto, CA. This half-acre synthetic-turf recreation space offers a place for four-legged friends to exercise and play without restrictions. Pups should be leashed when entering and exiting the dog 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.

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.

NewBark Dog Park in Newark, CA, offers agility equipment, double-gate portals, drinking fountains, seating areas with shade and more. The 1-acre park is located within Newark Community Park and features a smaller area for dogs under 30 lbs. Dog handlers are limited to two dogs under their care and are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Bring Fido to Las Palmas Dog Park in Sunnyvale, CA. This off-leash dog park features a large, fenced space for pups to run and play, as well as running water, donated toys, and waste bags. Please note that the dog park is located within Las Palmas Park, and dogs must be leashed until they enter the designated dog park space.

Walter Haas Dog Play Area is a pet-friendly space in San Francisco, CA. This neighborhood park includes a fenced, off-leash dog park where your pet can meet some of the neighbors. 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.

Washington Park in Burlingame, CA features a pet-friendly off-leash area for your pup to enjoy some morning exercise. Please note that this area has specific dog-friendly hours and is located on the east side of the grounds. Additional off-leash hours at this park are also available seasonally at Washington Outfield. Check the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department website for current off-leash hours.

Brisbane Dog Park is a much-loved, off-leash dog park in Brisbane, CA that offers a large grassy area for pups to play in. The park is fully fenced and features water hoses, bowls, picnic tables and benches.

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.

Shoup Park is home to the Garden House, The Underground, and Patriot Corner Picnic Area. It is adjacent to Adobe Creek and connecting trail to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails.

Cubby's Dog Park is a 1.5 acre off-leash area for Fido which honors Pleasanton Police Department’s K9 officer Cubby. Located in Pleasanton, CA, this dog-friendly park has two fully fenced spaces for small and large dogs, drinking fountains, shade structures and agility apparatus.

Ken Mercer Sports Park in Pleasanton, CA is pet-friendly. This community recreation complex offering various athletic fields, skate parks, a roller hockey rink and more. You and Fido can hit up one of the walking trails in the park.

Rengstorff Park Fenced Dog Park in Mountain View, CA, is a dog-friendly area of the park where Fido can play off leash. Fido should be kept under voice control while playing in the park. Please use provided plastic bags to clean up after your dog.

Central Park Dog Park in Fremont, CA, is located adjacent to the Fremont Animal Shelter with access from Stevenson Boulevard. Fido can enjoy off-leash play and socialization in one of two separate fenced areas. There is 1.2 acres with artificial turf and lighting for large dogs over 14 inches. A smaller .02 acre area with natural grass is designated for dogs 14 inches and under at the shoulders. Both spaces have a double gated entry. Additional features at the park include shade structures, benches, and water fountains for both dogs and their owners.

Bernal Heights Park is one of the largest dog-friendly recreational areas in San Francisco, CA, with plenty of room for on- or off-leash fun. The terrain is steep but scenic. Plastic bags are available at both entrances to the park, which can be found at the parking lot at the intersection of Folsom and Bernal Heights (north entrance) or where Bernal Heights dead ends (south entrance).

Fido is welcome at the pet-friendly Shoreline Dog Park in Mountain View, CA. This clean, well-maintained dog park is fully fenced and includes a separate area for smaller pets and a doggie drinking fountain. Larger pets are not permitted in the small dog area. Dogs must be leashed when outside the gated areas. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any toys or mess that is left behind.