Dog Parks in the Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park
4 dog play areas in Golden Gate Park, all run by San Francisco Recreation and Parks. Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is fenced, with separate areas for big and small dogs.
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Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area
6335 Fulton St
A fenced off-leash area in the northwest corner of Golden Gate Park, mostly sand, with separate sections for big and small dogs. It reopened in 2021 after a $2.4 million renovation that added dog drinking fountains, benches and natural climbing features like logs and boulders.
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Golden Gate Park Northeast Dog Play Area
Golden Gate Park
One of four official dog play areas in Golden Gate Park, in the northeast corner just off Stanyan Street. Rec and Park gives no exact boundary, size or fencing details.
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Golden Gate Park Southeast Dog Play Area
Golden Gate Park
One of four official dog play areas in Golden Gate Park, in the park's southeast corner near Kezar Stadium. Rec and Park does not publish an exact boundary, size or fencing details for it.
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Golden Gate Park Southwest Dog Play Area
Golden Gate Park
The fourth official dog play area in Golden Gate Park, in the park's southwest quadrant. Older guides place it near Middle Drive and MLK Jr. Drive by the Polo Field; Rec and Park gives no exact boundary.
Dogs in Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park has four official dog play areas: the fenced Dog Training Area in the northwest corner and open off-leash areas in the northeast, southeast and southwest parts of the park. Everywhere else in the park, dogs must be on a leash (SF Recreation and Parks). Rec and Park does not publish exact boundaries for the open areas, so look for the signs.
The Dog Training Area reopened in 2021 after a renovation and is open from 5 a.m. to midnight. At the west end of the park, Ocean Beach is across the Great Highway, and Park Chalet has dog-friendly tables on its lawn.
Frequently asked questions
Where can dogs be off leash in Golden Gate Park?
In the park's four dog play areas. The largest fenced one is the Dog Training Area in the northwest corner. Everywhere else, keep your dog on a leash.
Is there a fenced dog park in Golden Gate Park?
Yes, the Dog Training Area, with separate sections for big and small dogs.