Dog park · NoPa & Western Addition, Central
Jefferson Square Dog Play Area
About the dog park
- Run by San Francisco Recreation and Parks
A Rec and Park dog play area in Jefferson Square, a green space on the edge of the Western Addition close to Hayes Valley and Civic Center.
Rules
In San Francisco's city parks, dogs may be off leash only inside the dog play areas that Rec and Park has set aside. Everywhere else in the parks they must be on a leash, and they are kept off athletic fields. Stay with your dog, pick up after it and keep barking and digging in check. Dogs over four months need a current license and rabies shots, and a dog walker may bring no more than eight dogs. (SF Recreation and Parks)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- LocationJefferson Square Park, NoPa & Western Addition, Central
- NeighborhoodNoPa & Western Addition, Central
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Jefferson Square Dog Play Area
- La BoulangerieCaféabout 0.3 mi
- Brass TacksCocktail barabout 0.4 mi
- Absinthe Brasserie & BarRestaurantabout 0.4 mi
- Lers Ros ThaiRestaurantabout 0.4 mi
- Sweet MapleRestaurantabout 0.6 mi
- Pizzeria Delfina Pacific HeightsRestaurantabout 0.7 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- about 0.6 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- SOMA West Dog Play AreaSmall-dog area · About 7,000 sq ftabout 0.8 mi
Jefferson Square Dog Play Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Jefferson Square Dog Play Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area. The closest run with one is SOMA West Dog Play Area.
Where is Jefferson Square Dog Play Area?
Jefferson Square Dog Play Area is at Jefferson Square Park, in NoPa & Western Addition, Central, San Francisco. A Rec and Park dog play area in Jefferson Square, a green space on the edge of the Western Addition close to Hayes Valley and Civic Center.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Jefferson Square Dog Play Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is La Boulangerie, about 0.3 mi away, followed by Brass Tacks (about 0.4 mi) and Absinthe Brasserie & Bar (about 0.4 mi).
Sources
- SF Recreation and Parks, undated, read Oct 2026