Off-leash spots you can reach from a downtown or SoMa address without a long drive. Rincon Hill at Sue Bierman Park and the U.N. Plaza run are the two closest to the core.
SoMa · Renovated fenced run
Open
fenced · water · shade
Fully fenced dog park at Sue Bierman Park with separate small and large sections, double-gated entry and turf.
Civic Center · Fenced urban run
Open
fenced · shade
Fenced off-leash run in the Civic Center at U.N.
Duboce Triangle · Two grass play areas
Open
not fenced · water · shade
Transit-friendly Duboce Triangle park with two off-leash grass areas and a network of nearby sidewalk social spots.
San Francisco City · 16 acres
Open
not fenced · water
Dolores Park's north Dog Play Area has separate small- and large-dog sections with big grassy hills and city views.
San Francisco City · Presidio beachfront
Open
not fenced
National Recreation Area shoreline.
Castro · Fenced urban run
Open
fenced
Fenced off-leash area beside the Eureka Valley Recreation Center in the Castro.
San Francisco City · 12.7 acres
Open
not fenced · shade
The western side of the park below the Painted Ladies allows off-leash; the eastern side near the playground stays on-leash.
Potrero Hill · Hillside run
Open
not fenced
Sloped off-leash run at Potrero Hill Playground on Connecticut St, with big city/bay views from the top.
