DogMapThe Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a sprawling dog town — from the original, famous off-leash parks in the canyons and the Valley to Runyon’s celebrity-packed trails. But the rules trip people up: most LA off-leash play happens inside fenced city dog parks, the hillsides are off-leash in designated areas only, and there is exactly ONE legal off-leash ocean beach in the county (it’s in Long Beach). Here are the spots worth the trip, with the off-leash rules that actually apply — each verified against the official source.
10 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 25, 2026
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Off-leash dog beaches
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Belmont Shore · 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
LA County’s only legal off-leash ocean beach: a roughly 3-acre marked Dog Zone of open surf and sand in Belmont Shore. Dogs run leash-free in the water and on the sand between Granada and Roycroft Avenues.
Off-leash beachFreeOff-leash in the Dog Zone · 6 AM–8 PM dailyView on the live map →
Off-leash dog parks
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Hollywood Hills · 2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
160 acres of open, dusty hillside at the east end of the Santa Monica Mountains, famous for its steep trails, skyline views and celebrity sightings. Dogs run off-leash in the designated areas — a magnet for the LA dog crowd.
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Studio City · 8260 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046
The City of LA’s original off-leash dog park, just off Mulholland Drive — a spacious ~3-acre site with benches, chairs and a big shade structure, plus a separate area for small or timid dogs.
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Lake Balboa / Encino · 17550 Victory Blvd, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
One of LA’s largest off-leash dog parks — a big San Fernando Valley site with separate large-, small- and shy-dog areas and shade structures, a longtime Valley favorite.
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Griffith Park / Atwater Village · N Zoo Dr at John Ferraro Soccer Field, Los Angeles, CA 90027
A fenced off-leash dog park tucked into the north end of Griffith Park near the 134, with separate large- and small-dog yards — an easy stop from Atwater Village and the eastside.
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Silver Lake · 1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A fenced off-leash dog park beside the Silver Lake Reservoir — a compact, social eastside park where the neighborhood’s dogs gather.
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North Hollywood · 5801 1/2 Whitnall Hwy, North Hollywood, CA 91601
A roomy ~3-acre off-leash park running under the Whitnall Highway utility corridor in North Hollywood, with a wide center strip for dogs to romp and a separate small-dog area.
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Venice · 1234 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
A compact off-leash dog park two blocks from the Venice Boardwalk, where dogs play and mingle in the ocean breeze. Has a separate area for small or timid dogs.
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Brentwood · 333 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
A popular ~1.5-acre off-leash dog park in Brentwood, just south of the Barrington post office — benches, tables and a big shade structure among the eucalyptus.
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Hermon / Arroyo Seco · 5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, CA 90042
A fenced off-leash dog park in the Arroyo Seco near Highland Park and South Pasadena — a leafy neighborhood spot for the Northeast LA dog crowd.
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Los Angeles dog parks & beaches: FAQ
- Where can dogs go off-leash in Los Angeles?
- Most LA off-leash play is inside fenced city dog parks — Laurel Canyon, Sepulveda Basin, Griffith Park, Silverlake, Whitnall, Westminster, Barrington and Hermon are all free, fenced and off-leash all day. Runyon Canyon is off-leash in its designated trail areas. The only legal off-leash ocean beach in LA County is Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach.
- Is there an off-leash dog beach in Los Angeles?
- Yes — but only one. Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach is the sole legal off-leash ocean beach in LA County. Dogs are off-leash only inside the marked Dog Zone (Granada Ave to Roycroft Ave) and only during beach hours, 6 AM–8 PM. The rest of the LA-area coastline is off-limits to dogs. (Huntington Dog Beach is also off-leash but it’s in Orange County, not LA.)
- Is Runyon Canyon off-leash?
- Yes, in the designated areas. LA Parks allows dogs off-leash "in designated areas only" — it’s zone-restricted, not time-restricted, so there are no special off-leash hours. Dogs must be leashed in the parking area and the marked leashed-only entrances, and there’s no water on the trails, so bring your own.
- Are the LA dog parks fenced, and are they free?
- Yes — every City of LA off-leash dog park (Laurel Canyon, Sepulveda Basin, Griffith Park, Silverlake, Whitnall, Westminster, Barrington, Hermon) is fully fenced and free. Most have separate large- and small-dog areas, and each closes one weekday morning for maintenance, so check the spot before you go.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including beach hours and maintenance windows.
- Can I add a spot?
- Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.
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