Several parks and public spaces are within a 15-minute walk or less.
Ferry Park is a small shaded park, which is sometimes home to the local parrots of the Bay Area. Bright green and red they rest in the shady trees and chatter loudly. If there aren't birds to interest you or your dog, there's a nice open grassy lot and even a public art sculpture. Right next to Fery Park is Sue Bierman Park. Just a block from the ocean's shore, Bierman Park offers playground equipment, public restroom access, bench seating, paved walkways, and over 5 acres of space for humans and canines alike to enjoy.
Huntington Park isn't too far from SF's French Quarter and is a local favorite for dog-owners. Although not a designated off-leash area, this park is great for a short and picturesque walk that offers views of the historic Grace Cathedral. Well-kept gardens and landscaping further Huntington Park's scenic perks. Benches line the quaint park, giving you the opportunity to sit and take in the view.
Amongst high-rise apartment buildings and business offices, Rincon Park gives SF-ers the opportunity to "check out" of city life and enjoy the wild beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Wide, paved walkways give you and your pup plenty of space for a leisurely stroll or a quick jog.
There's also Rincon Hill Dog Park, just a ten-minute walk away from Rincon Park and offering dogs a flat, open space to run and play. This designated off-leash, fenced area is the perfect place to take your pet if they have a lot of energy to burn, and you don't. The park is not grassy, so if it rains, prepare for mud.