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Residents of the area enjoy mild temperatures in winter although rain and fog are especially common along this flat stretch near the water. Summers are cooler than in many California communities with the influence of the Pacific and currents along the San Francisco peninsula that moderate temperatures. There is often fog even in the summer although this usually burns off on the bay side earlier than the west side of the city. This neighborhood is very walkable with a variety of destinations near at hand and cooperative weather you and your dog will enjoy.
What is the terrain like in Dogpatch?
Unlike much of San Francisco, Dogpatch sits on flat terrain and streets here are set in a typical urban, grid pattern. Walking with your dog in most of San Francisco’s neighborhoods involves strenuous effort to climb steep hills, but not in this waterfront community. You can enjoy a relaxing, leisurely stroll with your dog on the level ground.
This waterfront region contains a mix of housing including single-family, multi-family, and walk-up apartments providing residential homes that are tightly packed along streets. Landscaping and yards are a rarity in this well-developed neighborhood that has been declared a historic district with many buildings reflecting architecture unique to the era they were built in.
Dogpatch is an unlikely residential neighborhood with a large industrial area along the shore on the east and an elevated freeway running along its western border. Industrial areas have docks for shipping activity so you may want to avoid this area due to the hazards.
How many greenways are there in Dogpatch?
Esprit Park is located centrally in Dogpatch and this park boasts a parcourse circuit, an open field for playing frisbee with your dog, and benches and picnic tables to rest in the shade of the park's redwood trees. There is also a small greenway called Minnesota Grove on the west side of the community at Minnesota Street for pups and people to enjoy a shady walk. Other area parks include Woods Yard Park which has an open green area and playground with paved pedestrian paths and Mariposa Park that contains a spray park and play equipment.
Warm Water Cove Park is located along the shore of the Bay and a paved walking trail provides a greenway right on the waterfront for canine residents to saunter about. This unique park features picnic tables, graffiti artworks, and is the site of free punk music concerts which may or may not be your dog's 'thing.'
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