Dog Walkers in Jordan Park - Laurel Heights

The Jordan Park-Laurel Heights neighborhood is an small upscale neighborhood of just under 4,000 residents. It lies in the middle of five other neighborhoods in central-northern San Francisco. Generally agreed upon borders are California Street to the north, Presidio Avenue to the east, Geary Boulevard to the south and wrapping up to the west is Arguello Boulevard. It is a great neighborhood for dog walking!  

San Francisco is known for being one of the most dog-friendly cities in California. The Jordan Park-Laurel Heights neighborhood is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city. The combination plus the mild "San Fran" weather is wonderful for dog-walkers!  Watch for rain from November through March, but otherwise, the ocean and the bay keep this area pretty mild year round. Stop by The Curbside Cafe or Pizzeria Delfina on California Avenue for a bite to eat and be welcomed at their outdoor patios with your furry friend!  

The Jordan Park-Laurel Heights neighborhood is mostly artificial, urban terrain. Treescapes are slim on the wide public sidewalks. Manicured lawns and shade trees in the backyard are a more common sight. It will be a heavy sidewalk experience for your and your furry friend. 
 

Walking with your pup in the neighborhood will feel quite easy in the western part with the hilly streets showing up closer to Euclid Avenue and Masonic Avenue on the east side. As it is a smaller neighborhood, if you are staying within its borders, be prepared to tackle both the flat terrain and the hills San Francisco is famous for.  

The area around California Street is heavy with automotive traffic as it is a main thoroughfare in the neighborhood. Parking is diagonal, on-street that can pose visibility issues when crossing the road. Use caution in this area with your pup on a short leash and only cross at designated pedestrian crossing zones.   

This is a small neighborhood that is home to just one park within its borders: the Laurel Heights Playground at Euclid Avenue and Collins Street. This 1.47-acre park is a wonderful, family-friendly destination park that packs in a well-maintained play structure and sand pit for small children. A tennis court, baseball diamond, full basketball court, and clubhouse are also neighborhood favorites.  

About four blocks to the north of California Street, however, is the massive Presidio Park. At over 1,400 acres of natural terrain, the Presidio has something for everyone who loves the outdoors.  For our furry friends and their companion walkers, the trails are an amazing experience. With over 24 miles of trails and scenic overlooks, our furry friends are welcome on leashes with us by their side. The trails are natural, dirt-covered paths and concrete paths, steps, and stairs. Watch for warning signs on the trails as trails are closed to dogs during certain times of the year to protect newborn wildlife.