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California Dog Parks

500+ dog parks across California. Free to $15/day depending on location; some require annual permits.

Runyon Canyon Park

Los Angeles, California

Off-LeashFree

Amenities

Hiking trailsCity viewsParking

Rules

  • Voice control required in off-leash areas
  • Pick up waste
  • Leash in parking areas
160 acresSingle area for all sizes

Dolores Park Dog Play Area

San Francisco, California

Off-LeashFree

Amenities

City viewsGrass areaWater access

Rules

  • Off-leash in designated area only
  • Voice control required
  • Must be licensed
Single area for all sizes

Fiesta Island Off-Leash Dog Park

San Diego, California

Off-LeashFree

Amenities

Beach accessOpen fieldsParking

Rules

  • Dogs allowed off-leash in fenced area
  • Must be under voice control
90 acresSingle area for all sizes

Laurel Canyon Dog Park

Los Angeles, California

FencedFree

Amenities

Two separate areasWater fountainsShadeBenches

Rules

  • Licensed dogs only
  • Max 3 dogs per handler
  • No food allowed
3 acresSeparate small dog area

Point Isabel Dog Park

Richmond, Contra Costa County, California

Off-LeashFree

Amenities

Bay viewsTrailsCafeWashing station

Rules

  • Voice control required
  • Must pick up waste
23 acresSingle area for all sizes

Rosie's Dog Beach

Long Beach, California

Dog BeachFree

Amenities

Beach accessSwimmingParking nearby

Rules

  • Dogs allowed between Granada & Roycroft
  • Voice control
  • Clean up
3 acresSingle area for all sizes

Cesar Chavez Park

Berkeley, California

Off-LeashFree

Amenities

Bay viewsOpen meadowsKite flyingTrails

Rules

  • Voice control
  • Leash near roads
90 acresSingle area for all sizes

Huntington Dog Beach

Huntington Beach, California

Dog BeachFree

Amenities

Ocean swimmingSandy beachFire rings nearby

Rules

  • Leash required in parking areas
  • Clean up waste
1 acresSingle area for all sizes

Alice Frost Kennedy Park

Irvine, California

FencedFree

Amenities

Drinking fountainsBenchesShade structures

Rules

  • Licensed dogs
  • Vaccinations required
2 acresSeparate small dog area

Silverlake Dog Park

Los Angeles, California

FencedFree

Amenities

Water fountainBenchesShade

Rules

  • Licensed
  • Must clean up
1 acresSeparate small dog area

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Important Disclaimer

Verify Before Visiting: Park rules, fees, and hours change frequently. Contact California parks department or local municipality.

Last Updated: 2026. PawCost is not affiliated with any parks department.