Dog Parks in the Presidio
3 off-leash areas in the Presidio: Crissy Field and Baker Beach, run by the National Park Service, and a voice-control zone along West Pacific Avenue on Presidio Trust land.
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Baker Beach
Baker Beach
A sandy Pacific beach below the Presidio bluffs where the park's pet map includes voice-control zones as well as leash-required sections. Lobos Creek, its outlet and the creekside habitat at the south end are closed to dogs, so follow the posted signs.
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Crissy Field
Crissy Field
The bayfront at Crissy Field has voice-control zones where well-behaved dogs can run off leash, with Golden Gate Bridge views. From July 1 to May 15 the west end of the beach, from Torpedo Wharf to about 700 feet east of the old Coast Guard station, is leash-only to protect shorebirds.
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Presidio Off-Leash Area on West Pacific Avenue
West Pacific Ave
The only part of the Presidio Trust's area where well-trained dogs may walk off leash is a limited zone on and near West Pacific Avenue, on the Presidio's southern edge. Everywhere else in the Trust's area, dogs need a leash no longer than six feet.
Who runs what in the Presidio
The National Park Service manages the Presidio's coast, including Crissy Field and Baker Beach. There, dogs may be off leash only in the signed voice-control areas, and must come when called. From July 1 to May 15, the west end of Crissy Field's beach is leash-only to protect shorebirds (National Park Service).
The Presidio Trust manages the rest of the park. On its land, dogs need a leash no longer than six feet, except in the zone on and near West Pacific Avenue. Dogs are not allowed on ball fields, playgrounds, the golf course or in sensitive natural areas, and some trails close to dogs from April to October during coyote season (Presidio Trust).
After a walk, Colibri Mexican Bistro on Moraga Avenue welcomes dogs on its patio.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs be off leash in the Presidio?
Only in a few places: the voice-control areas at Crissy Field and Baker Beach, and the zone along West Pacific Avenue. Everywhere else, keep your dog on a leash.
Are dogs allowed on Baker Beach?
Yes. Part of the beach is a voice-control area where dogs can be off leash, and other parts are leash-only. Lobos Creek at the south end is closed to dogs.