DogMapOpen dog park · Excelsior / Visitacion Valley · Mansell St & John F. Shelley Dr, San Francisco, CA 94134
McLaren Park Dog Play Areas
Two of the largest off-leash areas in San Francisco, set in sprawling McLaren Park — one behind the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater and one at Mansell St & John F. Shelley Dr — with big open fields and trails that serve hundreds of dogs a day.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterNone
- SizeAmong the largest SF play areas — fields + trails
- HoursOff-leash 5 AM – midnight
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Free lots off Mansell St and John F. Shelley Dr.
Good to know
- Two separate play areas (Shelley/Mansell and behind the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater); a third is near Geneva.
- Large, open and mostly unfenced — dogs must be leashed outside the designated play-area boundaries.
- 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
McLaren Park Dog Play Areas: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at McLaren Park Dog Play Areas?
- Yes — McLaren Park Dog Play Areas is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is McLaren Park Dog Play Areas fenced?
- No — McLaren Park Dog Play Areas is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Is McLaren Park Dog Play Areas free?
- Yes — McLaren Park Dog Play Areas is free to access. Free lots off Mansell St and John F. Shelley Dr.