Golden Gate Dog Park

The third most visited park in the United States, the Golden Gate Park is a place that's not to be missed. This San Francisco landmark is teeming with attractions and activities for everyone, and that includes four-legged members of the family! At this 1,000-acre site, you and your pooch will find not one, not two, but four designated off-leash areas for canine visitors. What a treat!

One of the dog play areas sits in the southeast corner of the park near Kezar Stadium, sandwiched between Lincoln Way and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There's another one tucked away in the northeast corner just off Stanyan Street, while a third dog area can be found in the southwest quadrant of the park, bordered by MLK Jr. and Middle Drives. All of these canine hangouts have seen numerous, excited puppers over the years, but pawhaps the most pawpular off-leash location in the Golden Gate Park is the fenced dog training area in the northwest section.

Located at Fulton Street and 38th Avenue, this all-sand dog park is right by Bison Paddock and pawfectly suited for practicing Fido's latest tricks. It's also a furrific spot for letting your pup blow off steam and meet new doggie friends, but be sure to drop by in the early morning or late afternoon as those are the times when it's less crowded and the locals show up. Otherwise, the place is packed with dog walkers and their charges, and there's not much room for your pooch to run around.

No matter which corner of the Golden Gate Park you and Fido find yourselves in, keep in mind that all four dog areas are no-frills spots with minimal amenities, so remember to bring your own waste bags and water. Your doggo is welcome to explore the other parts of the park, but must be leashed when outside the off-leash areas.

For an unfettered romp in the City by the Bay, bring your furry BFF to the Golden Gate Dog Parks!