DogMapOpen dog park · Berkeley Marina · 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area
A roughly 17-acre designated off-leash area on a breezy hilltop peninsula at the Berkeley Marina, with sweeping Bay and Golden Gate views. Dogs run under voice and sight control inside a zone marked by green 'Entering Off-Leash Area' and red 'Exiting' signs.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterNone
- Size~17-acre off-leash area (90-acre park)
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–10 PM (unfenced zone — voice control)
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
César Chávez Park lots off Spinnaker Way.
Good to know
- Unfenced — the off-leash zone is marked only by green/red boundary signs; keep dogs under voice and sight control and leash up entering/exiting.
- Up to 4 dogs per person; a water fountain with dishes and a dog-wash hose are provided.
- A separate northeast wildlife area protects wintering burrowing owls (roughly Oct–April) — keep dogs out of the fenced owl habitat and heed seasonal signage.
About César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area is a free open dog park in Berkeley, California where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced. Size: ~17-acre off-leash area (90-acre park).
Rules verified · source: City of Berkeley
César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area?
- Yes — César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area fenced?
- No — César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Is César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area free?
- Yes — César Chávez Park Off-Leash Area is free to access. César Chávez Park lots off Spinnaker Way.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.