Can my dog be off-leash at Woodward Dog Park?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–7 PM.

Is Woodward Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Woodward Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Woodward Dog Park free?

Woodward Dog Park isn't free — it requires a paid membership or fee to use. Check the official source for current pricing.

Fenced dog park · Woodward Park / North Fresno · 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720

Woodward Dog Park

Fresno's best-known off-leash run, a fully fenced one-acre dog park tucked into the northeast side of 300-acre Woodward Park near the San Joaquin River, with separate big- and small-dog yards, shade and cold-water fountains.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

6 AM–7 PM.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
~1 acre (separate large + small)
Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Woodward Park lots off Friant Rd ($5 vehicle fee).

Good to know

$5 vehicle entry fee to Woodward Park gets you in; the dog park itself is free.
Central Valley summers are brutal (100°F+ June–Sept) — go at the 6 AM opening or near dusk and bring water; midday turf and pavement burn paws.
Separate fenced yards for large and small dogs.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Fresno Parks