Dog park · Berkeley, East Bay
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Size: about 17 acres
- Open daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Run by the City of Berkeley
A large unfenced off-leash area inside a 90-acre park on the Berkeley Marina. Dogs must be under voice and sight control and leashed on the way in and out.
Rules
In the off-leash area at César Chávez Park, dogs must stay under voice and sight control and be leashed on the way in and out. Bring no more than four dogs and stay with them. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, must not dig, and aggressive dogs stay on a leash. (City of Berkeley)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA
- NeighborhoodBerkeley, East Bay
- HoursOpen daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area?
It is about 17 acres.
What are the hours of César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area?
It is open daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Where is César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area?
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area is at 11 Spinnaker Way, in Berkeley, East Bay. A large unfenced off-leash area inside a 90-acre park on the Berkeley Marina. Dogs must be under voice and sight control and leashed on the way in and out.
Sources
- City of Berkeley, undated, read Oct 2026
- chavezpark.org, 2018