Can my dog be off-leash at Runyon Canyon Park?

Yes — Runyon Canyon Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Runyon Canyon Park fenced?

No — Runyon Canyon Park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Open dog park · Hollywood Hills · 2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Runyon Canyon Park

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.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
No — open
Water
None on the trails — bring your own
Size
160 acres (off-leash in the designated zone)
Hours
Off-leash in designated areas · sunrise to sunset
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Free street parking around the Fuller Ave and Vista St gates (limited; fills fast on weekends).

Good to know

Off-leash in DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY (LA Parks) — dogs must be leashed in the parking area and the leashed-only entrance zones; it is zone-restricted, not time-restricted.
No water anywhere in the park and a standing Heat Advisory — carry water for you and your dog; trails are steep, exposed and dusty.
Open hillside (unfenced) bordering urban wilderness — stay on the designated trails for safety and habitat protection.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Los Angeles Dept of Recreation and Parks