Can my dog be off-leash at Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas?

Yes — Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas fenced?

No — Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Is Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas free?

Yes — Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas is free to access. Street parking only — tight on weekends.

Open dog park · Mission / Dolores Heights · Dolores St & 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Mission Dolores Park Dog Play Areas

Two designated off-leash zones in the city's busiest sunbathing park: a north area along the Dolores Street slope and a south area near the playground and promenade. Lively and very social on weekends.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
No — open
Water
None
Size
Two play areas — north slope + south
Hours
Off-leash 5 AM – midnight
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking only — tight on weekends.

Good to know

Off-leash only in the two designated play areas — dogs must be leashed near the athletic fields, playground and tennis courts.
Unfenced and right beside the crowds and Dolores Street; strong voice control is essential.
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