DogMapFenced dog park · North Berkeley · 1800 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Ohlone Dog Park
Widely recognized as the first official off-leash dog park in the United States, dedicated in 1979. A fully fenced, double-gated run with separate large- and small-dog areas, running water, waste stations and shade trees in North Berkeley's Ohlone Park.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- SizeSmall fenced run (9.8-acre park)
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–10 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Street parking around Hearst Ave & Grant St.
Good to know
- Fully fenced with double-gate entry and separate large/small dog sections — a true enclosed run.
- Historic 'first dog park in America' (1979); long maintained with the volunteer Ohlone Dog Park Association.
- Leash dogs on the surrounding Ohlone Park paths outside the fenced run.
About Ohlone Dog Park
Ohlone Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Berkeley, California where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Small fenced run (9.8-acre park).
Rules verified · source: City of Berkeley
Ohlone Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Ohlone Dog Park?
- Yes — Ohlone Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Ohlone Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — Ohlone Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is Ohlone Dog Park free?
- Yes — Ohlone Dog Park is free to access. Street parking around Hearst Ave & Grant St.
- 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.