DogMapOff-leash beach · Presidio / Marina · Crissy Field, 1199 East Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129
Crissy Field
A flat bayfront with a sandy beach, lawn and promenade and postcard Golden Gate Bridge views — one of the calmest places to let a dog splash in the Bay. Off-leash voice control is allowed across most of it, with a seasonal leash zone protecting shorebird habitat.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterCalm bay
- SizeLarge — beach, promenade & lawn
- HoursOff-leash year-round on the lawn & East Beach
- SurfaceSand
Parking & access
Free lots along Mason St and at East Beach.
Good to know
- Off-leash is allowed EXCEPT in picnic areas and the Wildlife Protection Area (shoreline north of the Promenade), where dogs must be leashed all year except May 15–July 1.
- Dogs are entirely prohibited in the Crissy Field tidal marsh, inlet and fenced/signed vegetation areas.
- Calm bay water (not ocean surf) makes it the gentlest off-leash beach swim in the city.
About Crissy Field
Crissy Field is a free off-leash beach in San Francisco, California where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced, with calm bay water to swim in. Size: Large — beach, promenade & lawn.
Rules verified · source: National Park Service — GGNRA Compendium & 36 CFR 7.97(d)
Crissy Field: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Crissy Field?
- Yes — Crissy Field is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Crissy Field fenced?
- No — Crissy Field is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Crissy Field?
- Yes — Crissy Field has calm bay water that suits first-time swimmers. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Crissy Field free?
- Yes — Crissy Field is free to access. Free lots along Mason St and at East Beach.
- 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.