The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in San Jose

Edenvale / South San Jose · 995 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111

Santa Clara County's off-leash enclosure at the northeast end of Hellyer County Park — a roughly two-acre grass run behind a six-foot fence. One big shared area for all sizes, usable year-round in the mild climate.

West San Jose · Doyle Rd & Lassen Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

A recently renovated fenced neighborhood dog park with artificial-turf surfacing along Saratoga Creek, with benches and a drinking fountain. Year-round usable in the mild South Bay climate.

Cambrian · Camden Ave & Lancaster Dr, San Jose, CA 95124

A well-loved fenced dog park inside Butcher Park in the Cambrian district, with separate large- and small-dog areas, benches and nearby restrooms. A dedicated regular crew keeps it well maintained.

Almaden Valley · Golden Oak Way & Paseo Pueblo Dr, San Jose, CA 95120

An Almaden Valley fenced dog park (opened 2005) with separate large- and small-dog play areas and benches. Mild year-round Bay Area weather keeps it busy in all seasons.

Santa Teresa · Miyuki Dr & Autotech Way, San Jose, CA 95119

San Jose's first dog park: a small fenced dirt area at the end of Miyuki Drive off Santa Teresa Blvd, with a double-gated entry and a bench. No-frills but a neighborhood staple.

Delmas Park (Diridon / downtown) · 200 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

A completely fenced, double-gated 17,000-sq-ft park near downtown (a City of San José / VTA joint project), with a decomposed-granite walking loop, a bark-mulch dog area, drinking fountains with dog bowls, security lighting and benches.

Ryland Park (Guadalupe River) · N San Pedro St & N Market St, San Jose, CA 95110

A fenced dog park tucked beneath the bridge at Ryland Park near the Guadalupe River, with separate small- and large-dog areas and a public-art piece. The bridge shade makes it a cooler spot on hot days.

Northside / Luna Park · E Jackson Ave & 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95112

A fenced dog park inside the 26-acre Watson Park near downtown, with separate small- and large-dog play areas, benches, restrooms and a parking lot. Part of a fully rebuilt neighborhood park.

Las Palmas Park · 850 Russet Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

A fenced off-leash dog park inside Sunnyvale's Polynesian-themed Las Palmas Park (palm trees and a picturesque pond). Open daily 6 AM–9 PM, year-round in the mild Bay Area climate.

Central Santa Clara · 888 Reed St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Santa Clara's first permanent dog park (the 'Reed Street' park), recently rehabilitated: 1.74 fenced acres with separate large/small areas, synthetic canine turf, lighting, water fountains, restrooms and parking.

North Bayshore · 3070 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

A roughly two-thirds-acre fenced dog park on the corner of Shoreline Blvd and North Rd, just outside the entrance to Shoreline Park, with separate small- and large-dog areas, a shade structure, drinking fountains and benches.