---
title: "Dog Parks in San Francisco"
description: "San Francisco has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 2 fenced, 1 lit at night. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners."
url: "https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco"
last_updated: "2026-06-01"
---

# Dog Parks in San Francisco

Last updated 2026-06-01

San Francisco has 10 verified off-leash dog areas, 2 fenced, 1 lit at night. Each listing below shows fencing, surface, lighting, and access, refreshed from OpenStreetMap and confirmed by local dog owners.

- Parks: 10
- Fenced: 2
- With water: 0
- Lit at night: 1

## Dog rules in United States

- Leash rules are set by city and county codes, not federal law.
- Most areas require a leash in public; off-leash is allowed only in designated dog parks.
- Fines for off-leash violations outside designated areas often run from $25 to $250 or more.

_General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm current rules with the linked authority before you visit. Last verified 2026-05-29._

## All dog parks in San Francisco

- [50 Jones Dog Jog](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/50-jones-dog-jog) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Avalon Dogpatch Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/avalon-dogpatch-dog-park) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Corona Heights Dog Play Area](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/corona-heights-dog-play-area) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed, woodchips.
- [Daggett Plaza Dog Run](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/daggett-plaza-dog-run) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Dog Play Area](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/dog-play-area) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed, grass.
- [Joby's Dog Run](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/joby-s-dog-run) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Mission Bay Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/mission-bay-dog-park) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fenced, water unconfirmed.
- [SoMa West Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/soma-west-dog-park) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [The Rocks Dog Park](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/the-rocks-dog-park) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.
- [Upper Douglass Dog Play Area](https://www.pawsitivid.com/dog-parks/us/san-francisco/upper-douglass-dog-play-area) — San Francisco, California. off-leash, fencing unconfirmed, water unconfirmed.

## Common questions

**How many dog parks are in San Francisco?**

San Francisco has 10 verified off-leash dog areas in this directory, 2 of them fenced.

**Are dogs allowed off-leash in San Francisco?**

Off-leash is allowed only inside designated dog areas like those listed here. Leash rules are set by city and county codes, not federal law.

**Which dog parks in San Francisco are fenced?**

Corona Heights Dog Play Area, Mission Bay Dog Park.

## Sources

Park location and basics from [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), available under the ODbL. Sources: [Michigan State University: table of state dog-leash laws](https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws) · [American Veterinary Medical Association: dog safety](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/dog-bite-prevention).