DogMapOpen dog park · Point Isabel · 2701 Isabel St, Richmond, CA 94804
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
One of the largest off-leash dog parks in the United States: an unfenced bay-front shoreline where dogs run free under voice control and swim in San Francisco Bay. The on-site Mudpuppy's Tub & Scrub dog wash and Sit & Stay Café make it the East Bay's flagship dog destination.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterBay
- Size~23 acres (~50 with North Point Isabel)
- HoursOff-leash all day · 5 AM–10 PM (unfenced — voice control)
- SurfaceSand
Parking & access
EBRPD lots off Isabel St / Central Ave.
Good to know
- Entirely unfenced and bay-adjacent — dogs must be under voice control and within sight at all times; leash up (6-ft max) in lots and on streets.
- Dogs swim in the Bay, Hoffman Channel and Hoffman Bay at HIGH TIDE; check the tide and rinse off the salt/mud at Mudpuppy's on the way out.
- Walking more than 3 dogs or commercial dog-walking requires an EBRPD permit.
About Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is a free open dog park in Richmond, California where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced, with calm bay water to swim in. Size: ~23 acres (~50 with North Point Isabel).
Rules verified · source: East Bay Regional Park District
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline?
- Yes — Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Point Isabel Regional Shoreline fenced?
- No — Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline?
- Yes — Point Isabel Regional Shoreline has calm bay water that suits first-time swimmers. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Point Isabel Regional Shoreline free?
- Yes — Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is free to access. EBRPD lots off Isabel St / Central Ave.
- 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.