Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Oakland, CA

Quiet garden sanctuary in the city.

A lot of vegetation and places to sit down, meditate, read a book, study, or have a picnic. Your pup will love to run and play in our one-acre garden. Picking fruit or vegetable etc. is off the limit. Drinking water for animals is provided in various containers throughout the property. Please do not turn on or use any water equipment on our property - we had some serious problems in the past because of this. Please clean up after your dog’s “business” - smile. That’s a serious and mandatory request. Poop bags are available in the plastic box with the other dog gear, but please bring your own backup supply just in case and do not leave the poop bags behind. BROWN garbage can is in the front of the house by the street for your convenience. Thank you! Woof woof! 🌸 Note: in the rainy season we might not change the water for dogs because it’s senseless. Please arrive always with your own supply of water - rain or shine - and if it’s raining you might like to wear rain boots as well. Have fun!

Nina's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Yard *Proceeds Go to SF SPCA*

The view is everything! We are a ten minute walk from the Glen Park Bart station and downtown dog friendly restaurants and bars.

Tracey's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In San Leandro

The full lot is 0.3 acres with wildlife bordering majority of the yard - if you’re lucky, wildlife like deer & lots of squirrels + birds can be spotted! I pick up after my dogs on the weekend. Edit 1/19/25: Construction debris on/around the deck has been removed. Edit 4/17/25: Fencing along the right side (when you walk in) has been re-done! Edit 6/16/25: We have regularly scheduled landscaping which will hopefully help with foxtails. Please remember this is a yard and not a dog park. Edit 9/27/25: Please do not block any driveways including ours when finding parking. Guests are responsible for the safety of any additional visitors, including children, during their visit.

Oakland backyard for your doggy to run!

I have a large space that I am sure a dog will love to run in. In the winter, post rain, it can get VERY muddy back there. Years of dogs running around has torn up a lot of the ground cover and it's now just dirt, which becomes mud in the winter. In the summer, the "grass" (more weeds than actual grass) gets very dry. There are some burrs due to the dryness so if your dog has longer fur they might get some attached to them. I do my best to weed the weeds that produce them, but there still might be some. It's a fairly large open space with a longer run on the side. Also, I want to note that in the back of the property the fence is lower, around 4/4.5 feet (the rest of the yard is at least 6 feet), so if your dog is a good jumper, this could be an issue. Happy playing!

Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard!

**** Please arrive on time and please book a minimum of 30 minutes in advance. This spot is only to be booked between 8am and 7pm daily. No booking before or after those hours. Also please only 2 human guests max with the dogs. Thank you!*** Great yard with 6ft fence all around it in West Oakland. Perfect for hanging out or training with your dog or letting him or her roam free for an hour (or more!) while you get things done. Completely secured with extra gate between font and backyard. All breeds and dogs of any size are welcome but please leave yard as you found it (broom and trash can provided!) The spot is walking distance to West Oakland Bart station (About 10-12 minute walk). We have neighbors on either side of our home but it’s a very quiet neighborhood overall. Please do note that occasionally you can hear a dog barking from houses in the neighborhood or voices of neighbors enjoying their yard. There are chairs and a coffee table on the patio for your use, if desired, while your dogs explores. A bowl with water and a hose is provided.

“Scooby Playground” Fully Fenced .5 Acre.

Welcome to Scooby Doo playground an Airbnb. It’s a half acre fully fenced to bring you and your dog. It’s in the heart of Franklin Canyon Martinez California. It is countries so you do see goats pigs, I have a private screen it helps keep direct eye contact away from farm animals. Upon request, I have an obstacle course that can be put up. We are new to this so come and give us a try. All feedback is welcome. 

Relax & Roam: Private Yard + Amenities For Palestine

Welcome to a space where your pup can play freely and your visit makes a difference. Our large, fully enclosed backyard offers a safe and peaceful spot for off-leash fun. While your dog explores, you’ll have access to a comfortable indoor workspace, kitchen, and bathroom — perfect for enjoying a fresh cup of coffee or getting a little work done. ✨ This Sniffspot is also a mutual aid fundraiser: every booking directly supports families in Gaza. By choosing this spot, you and your pup are part of something meaningful — playtime with a purpose. ***100% OF FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN GAZA****

Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt is a dog park located at 568 Bellevue Ave in Oakland, California. The park offers amenities such as chairs and tables for visitors to relax while their furry friends play. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website at https://www.lakemerritt.org/ or contact them by phone at (510) 238-3187.

Lower Bottoms Park

Lower Bottoms Park in Oakland, California is a dog-friendly park with no fences, offering a spacious area for dogs to roam freely. The park provides drinking water for dogs and is open from 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Located in the vibrant city of Oakland, Lower Bottoms Park is a convenient and welcoming spot for dog owners to bring their furry friends for some outdoor fun and exercise.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Dracena Quarry Park

Located at 130 Dracena Ave in Piedmont, California, Dracena Quarry Park is a dog-friendly park offering a variety of amenities for furry friends and their owners. The park provides a safe and spacious area for dogs to play and socialize. For more information, visit their website https://piedmont.ca.gov/services___departments/public_works/about_piedmont_s_parks/dogs_in_parks or contact them at (510) 420-3050 or email cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov.

Dog Heaven 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Property

2 people max per reservation. Additional guests can be added by purchasing the “Extra Guest Add-On” for each person. For directions, please take screenshots of the “photos for access” in case you lose reception in the area and in case people take off our Sniffspot logo signs. Plan to arrive 15 min before your scheduled visit to make sure you have time to find the spot, park, walk etc. We are home with our dogs so please don’t get too close to the big house to avoid our dogs from wanting to come out and play. Small house and basketball court ok to be around. Magical place for dogs and owners. The property is beautiful and interesting to explore and relax with benches throughout. Bring your own pic-nic and enjoy it in the secret garden. Or shoot some hoops in the basketball court. It’s an experience for both dog and owner. Come enjoy 3+ acres of fully fenced area! A true hidden gem with entrance from the awesome San Vincent public hike trail with access to free parking. UNEVEN TERRAIN: Entrance can be steep and there are hills in the property and uneven terrain. Terrain takes a couple of days after rain to fully dry out so wear good shoes and always watch your step. We have three dogs who will be kept indoors and out of sight during your visit. Getting into the property is an adventure of its own, just follow the signs. 2-5 min walk from parking lot. Once you are here you can explore freely and take it all in :) IMPORTANT: Public parking at entrance of trail and entrance to property is via hike trail. Every now and then you might encounter a person walking a dog there or riding a horse. Please come prepared! We do not provide bags or trash cans (so please try to take your dog’s poop with you, if you can find it) We provide water but you must get it yourself. You can find a bowl at the outdoor sink next to the green house on the west door. The water from the sink is clean well water. Please leave bowl on the same spot. Restrooms are not available. If plum trees have fruit feel free to pick some and enjoy! Fun gopher holes they can put their nose in, but please stop your dog from digging! 😅 Note for reactive dogs: We completely understand how important safety is for reactive dogs, and many guests choose our space for that reason. That said, please note that the trail to get to our property is public and not something we can control. You may run into another dog or horse on the public trail. Additionally, at the corner of the western side, there is heavy fencing and dense bushes that act as an additional barrier, but a neighboring dog might be present and bark. Our space itself is secure, fully fenced, and a safe environment. All just for you. No other animals inside the property unless you request a playdate with one of our dogs. Please don’t forget to download the photos and pay attention to the directions to know the proper address to put on your GPS. And remember you might lose reception here so copy those as well. Feel free to ask me any questions before booking :) We look forward to your visit!

Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park is a dog-friendly park located at 711 Highland Ave in Piedmont, California. The park features a spacious field for dogs to run and play. For more information, visit their website at https://piedmont.ca.gov/services___departments/public_works/about_piedmont_s_parks/dogs_in_parks, or contact them at (510) 420-3040 or email cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov. Enjoy a fun day out with your furry friend at Piedmont Park!

Alameda Dog Park

Alameda Dog Park, located at Otis Drive and Westline Dr in Alameda, California, offers a spacious and safe environment for dogs to socialize and play. The park is open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week and can be contacted at 510-747-7400. With a range of amenities for both dogs and their owners, this park is a popular destination for those looking to spend quality time with their furry friends.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Blair Park

Blair Park in Piedmont, California is a popular dog park located at 930 Moraga Ave. The park is equipped with amenities for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. It is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, providing a convenient location for dog owners to exercise and socialize their pets. For more information, visit their website at https://piedmont.ca.gov/services___departments/public_works/about_piedmont_s_parks/dogs_in_parks or contact them at (510) 420-3050.

Park hours: Sun - Sat: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Gene's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Oakland

Cute yard 20 x 50 part DG, part grass, with fully enclosed fence and garden

Joaquin Miller Dog Park

Located at 3590 Sanborn Dr in Oakland, California, Joaquin Miller Dog Park is a fully fenced enclosure that is small dog friendly and equipped with chairs and tables. The park is open every day from 7 am to 9 pm and can be contacted at (510) 238-3739. For more information, visitors can visit their website at https://www.fojmp.org/.

Park hours: 7 am–9 pm, every day

Ohlone Dog Park

Ohlone Dog Park in Berkeley, California is a fully fenced enclosure with amenities such as small dog friendly areas, chairs, dog drinking water, and tables. The park is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit their website at https://www.ohlonedogpark.org/ or call (510) 981-6700.

Park hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ​ Weekends 9 a.m - 8 p.m. Holidays 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Dog Park

Cesar Chavez Dog Park in Berkeley, California is a fully-fenced enclosure open from 6 am to 10 pm. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash and dog litter must be removed. No unattended property over 10 sq. ft. is allowed without a permit. Smoking, alcoholic beverages, littering, motorized vehicles, and overnight camping are prohibited. No sports activities are allowed on the open turf spaces. The park offers amenities such as chairs, tables, and a field. For more information, visit their website at https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/cesar-chavez-park or call (510) 981-6731.

Park hours: 6:00 am–10:00 pm

COMING SOON-McCann Ranch-1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Walnut Creek

Welcome to the McCann "Ranch." Fully fenced former horse arena. This is the ideal private area for a dog to explore and let out some energy. The secure arena has a fence that has been reinforced with welded wire added to original arena fencing. Nothing can get through this fence. Large secure area for dogs to run and play. Hose water, chairs and shade available. Towels and rags are available for wet weather. Poop bags are also available, please clean up after your pet. No farm animals currently on the property but expecting goats soon. Goats will be separated by a secure fence. Neighboring property has horses but several fences exist between the nieghbors horses and arena area. It may be possible to smell the horses but unlikely to visibly see the neighboring horses. We have a dog who will be away at the house at all times you are here. The house is not near the sniffpost designated area. If you'd like our dog to play with yours please message us, otherwise we'll leave you be and you will have total privacy.

Treasure Island Dog Park

Treasure Island Dog Park in San Francisco, CA is an unfenced park that is small dog friendly and offers amenities such as drinking water and a beach. The park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and can be contacted at 415-274-0660 or city.administrator@sfgov.org. More information can be found on their website at sf.gov.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

South Park

South Park in San Francisco, California offers a cozy dog park with chairs and tables for visitors to relax. The park is open from 5 to 11:45 p.m. and can be found at 64 S Park Ave. For more information, visit their website at https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/South-Park-206 or contact them at (415) 831-2700 or via email at rpdinfo@sfgov.org.

Park hours: 5 to 11:45 p.m.

Channel Street Dog Park

Channel Street Dog Park is located at 738 Long Bridge St in San Francisco, California. The park offers a table for owners to sit and relax while their dogs socialize and play. It is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, providing ample hours for visitors to enjoy quality time with their pets.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Dog Park

The Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Dog Park in Richmond, California offers a variety of amenities for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. Located at 2701 Isabel St, the park includes chairs, tables, a nearby river, stream, or creek, and a beach area for everyone to explore. Visitors can learn more about the park and its offerings by visiting their website at https://www.ebparks.org/parks/point-isabel or by contacting them at (888) 327-2757.

Berry Street Dog Park

The Berry Street Dog Park in San Francisco, California is a fully-fenced enclosure that provides amenities such as chairs, dog drinking water, and tables for visitors. The park is open from 7 am to 10 pm every day and can be reached at (415) 543-9063. For more information, visit their website at https://missionbayparks.com/public-parks/.

Park hours: 7 am–10 pm, every day

Progress Park

Progress Park, located at 1325 Indiana St in San Francisco, California, is a fully fenced dog park with amenities such as chairs and tables. The park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. For more information, visit their website at https://greenbenefit.org/dog-run-park or contact them at (415) 851-1570 or email Julie@Greenbenefit.Org.

Park hours: 24 hrs, every day

Potrero Hill

Potrero Hill dog park is located at 801 Arkansas St in San Francisco, California. It offers an indoor restroom for convenience. For more information, visit their website at https://sfrecpark.org/849/Potrero-Hill or contact them by phone at (415) 695-5009 or email at pablo.sotelo@sfgov.org.

Large private gated/fenced backyard

Enjoy almost an acre of grass and concrete, perfect for an hour or two of running, resting and playing. Park like setting with mature trees, lots of sun and shade.

Victoria Manalo Draves Park

Victoria Manalo Draves Park, located at 62 Sherman St in San Francisco, California, is a fully-fenced dog park with amenities including chairs, tables, and an indoor restroom. The park is open from 5 a.m. to midnight, with restroom hours varying by season. For more information, visit their website at https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Victoria-Manalo-Draves-Park-386 or contact them at (415) 831-2700 or rpdinfo@sfgov.org.

Park hours: Park Hours 5 a.m. to Midnight; Restroom hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Spring/Summer) and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Fall/Winter)

Howe Community Park Dog Park

Howe Community Park Dog Park is located in San Francisco, California and offers a spacious area for dogs to run and play. The park is equipped with dog waste stations and water fountains to ensure a comfortable experience for both dogs and their owners. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful views of the city while their furry friends socialize and exercise. For more information, visitors can visit the park's website or contact them directly via phone or email.

McKinley Square

McKinley Square is a dog park located at 20th St & Vermont St in San Francisco, California. Visitors are required to pick up after their dogs, leash them in on-leash areas, and prevent disruptive behavior. Dog walkers are welcome but limited to eight dogs. The park is open from 5 a.m. to Midnight and offers amenities for both dogs and owners. For more information, visit their website at https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/McKinley-Square-Dog-Play-Area-18 or contact them at (415) 831-2700 or rpdinfo@sfgov.org.

Park hours: 5 a.m. to Midnight