DogMapOpen dog park · Bernal Heights · Bernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110
Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas
A big, open off-leash hilltop with 360-degree views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and downtown — a former quarry laced with dirt trails where dogs roam the summit. One of the largest off-leash spaces in the city.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterNone
- SizeVery large — ~21-acre off-leash hilltop
- HoursOff-leash 5 AM – midnight
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Limited parking on Bernal Heights Blvd; street parking below.
Good to know
- Large unfenced natural area on a hill bordered by roads — solid recall needed; the play area is roughly 21 acres.
- Coyotes are seen on Bernal Hill; SF Rec & Park advises leashing dogs where coyotes frequent.
- Standard SF Dog Play Area rules: 5 AM–midnight, owner present, clean up, 8-dog walker limit.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department
Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas?
- Yes — Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas fenced?
- No — Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Is Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas free?
- Yes — Bernal Heights Dog Play Areas is free to access. Limited parking on Bernal Heights Blvd; street parking below.