Dog park · Richmond District, West Side
Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area
About the dog park
- Run by San Francisco Recreation and Parks
A Rec and Park dog play area at Mountain Lake Park, next to nature trails on the Presidio's southern edge. It serves the Inner Richmond and Presidio Heights.
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
- LocationMountain Lake Park, Richmond District, West Side
- NeighborhoodRichmond District, West Side
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area
- Arsicault BakeryCaféabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.7 mi
- Colibri Mexican Bistro (Presidio)Restaurantabout 0.8 mi
- Bazaar CafeCaféabout 0.8 mi
- Pearl 6101Restaurantabout 0.9 mi
- Velo Rouge CafeCaféabout 1.0 mi
Other dog parks nearby
- about 1.0 mi
- about 1.2 mi
Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
Where is Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area?
Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area is at Mountain Lake Park, in the Richmond District, West Side, San Francisco. A Rec and Park dog play area at Mountain Lake Park, next to nature trails on the Presidio's southern edge. It serves the Inner Richmond and Presidio Heights.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area?
Yes. The closest on our list is Arsicault Bakery, about 0.5 mi away, followed by Cinderella Bakery & Café (about 0.7 mi) and Colibri Mexican Bistro (Presidio) (about 0.8 mi).
Sources
- SF Recreation and Parks, undated, read Oct 2026