Dog Parks in Oakland
14 dog parks, dog play areas and off-leash trail parks in Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville and San Leandro, in 9 neighborhoods and towns. 7 are fenced. Tap a place for its rules, hours and the dog-friendly cafés nearby.
14 dog parks9 neighborhoods5 small-dog areasUpdated October 2026
Montclair & the Oakland Hills
East Oakland & Hills · 4 dog parks · See Montclair & the Oakland Hills-
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Oakland Hills
Large hill park east of Skyline Boulevard where dogs under voice control may go off leash away from entrances and developed areas. Dogs may not enter Lake Chabot.
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Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Rd
Large redwood park in the Oakland hills. Dogs under voice control may go off leash on most trails, but leashes are required on Stream Trail, Bridle Trail and in the Serpentine Prairie area.
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Joaquin Miller Park Dog Park
3590 Sanborn Dr
Fenced off-leash area among redwoods in Joaquin Miller Park, with separate sections for large and small dogs. Dogs must be leashed everywhere else in the park.
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Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
6800 Skyline Blvd
Volcanic ridge preserve off Skyline Boulevard where dogs may be under voice control on trails, but must be leashed near entrances and wherever grazing cattle are present.
Alameda
2 dog parks-
Main Street Dog Park
Main St & Navy Way
Fenced off-leash dog park next to the Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal, with views of the city and harbor.
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Washington Dog Park (Lower Washington Park)
Otis Dr & Westline Dr
Alameda's original city dog park, opened in 1996 at the lower end of Washington Park. It has separate areas for small and large dogs and its own parking lot.
Emeryville
2 dog parks-
Christie Avenue Park Dog Park
6200 Christie Ave
Dog park inside Christie Avenue Park, an ocean-themed neighborhood park with a playground and walking path.
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Temescal Creek Park Dog Park
Adeline St & 47th St
Small dog run in Temescal Creek Park, which the city lists alongside a playground, basketball court and walking path.
Downtown & Uptown
Downtown & Lake Merritt · 1 dog park-
Jefferson Square Dog Park
618 Jefferson St
Fenced dog run in Jefferson Square Park in Old Oakland. The surface is mostly gravel, and there is metered street parking nearby.
Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood
North Oakland · 1 dog park-
Mosswood Park Dog Play Area
3612 Webster St
Fenced dog play area in Mosswood Park, with separate sections for large and small dogs.
Rockridge
North Oakland · 1 dog park-
Hardy Dog Park
491 Hardy St
Fenced off-leash dog park in Hardy Park, tucked under the Highway 24 freeway next to Frog Park. It is shady but can be noisy.
San Leandro
1 dog park-
Marina Dog Park
San Leandro Marina Shoreline (near Marina Park)
Shoreline dog park near Marina Park with separate sections for small dogs (25 lb or less) and large dogs. It has shade structures, picnic benches and water faucets.
Temescal
North Oakland · 1 dog park-
Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area
Martin Luther King Jr Way & 36th St
Fenced dog play area by the 580/24 interchange with separate areas for large and small dogs.
West Oakland
North Oakland · 1 dog park-
South Prescott Park
3rd St & Chestnut St
Fenced, double-gated grassy park in West Oakland where dogs may run off leash. It has no separate small-dog area.
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Dog parks, neighborhood by neighborhood
- Montclair & the Oakland Hills (4): Joaquin Miller Park Dog Park, Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park and more. All dog parks in Montclair & the Oakland Hills
- Alameda (2): Washington Dog Park (Lower Washington Park) and Main Street Dog Park.
- Emeryville (2): Christie Avenue Park Dog Park and Temescal Creek Park Dog Park.
- Downtown & Uptown (1): Jefferson Square Dog Park.
- Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood (1): Mosswood Park Dog Play Area.
- Rockridge (1): Hardy Dog Park.
- San Leandro (1): Marina Dog Park.
- Temescal (1): Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area.
- West Oakland (1): South Prescott Park.
Oakland's dog play areas
The City of Oakland runs 6 fenced dog play areas and off-leash parks on our list: Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area, Joaquin Miller Park Dog Park, Mosswood Park Dog Play Area, Hardy Dog Park, Jefferson Square Dog Park, and South Prescott Park. Stay with your dog, bring no more than three licensed, vaccinated dogs, and use the small-dog section for dogs under 25 lbs. Everywhere else in Oakland's parks, dogs must be leashed (City of Oakland).
Off-leash trails in the hills
In Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, and Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, run by the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs may be off leash on many trails if they stay near you, in sight and come back when called. Carry a leash for each dog and use it in parking lots, picnic areas, within 200 feet of trailheads and where signs say so (East Bay Regional Park District).
Alameda, Emeryville and San Leandro
Alameda has the fenced Main Street Dog Park and a dog park in Washington Park. Emeryville has dog areas at Christie Avenue Park and Temescal Creek Park, and San Leandro has the Marina Dog Park.
Frequently asked questions
Where can my dog run off leash in Oakland?
In the city's dog play areas, such as Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area, Joaquin Miller Park Dog Park, Mosswood Park Dog Play Area and more, and on many trails in Redwood, Sibley and Anthony Chabot regional parks, where dogs must stay under voice control.
How many dog parks are there in Oakland?
Our list has 14 dog parks and off-leash areas in Oakland and the towns next to it, 6 of them run by the City of Oakland.
Which Oakland dog parks are fenced?
Grove Shafter Park Dog Play Area, Joaquin Miller Park Dog Park, Mosswood Park Dog Play Area, Hardy Dog Park, Jefferson Square Dog Park, Main Street Dog Park, and South Prescott Park.