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Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park is a dog park in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. The park also has a playground, a skatepark, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a soccer field, a baseball or softball field and restrooms. For a longer visit there is a drinking fountain, 17 picnic tables, a picnic shelter and grills.

LocationGolden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
Directions
AmenitiesDrinking fountains (24), Picnic tables (17), Picnic shelters (4), Grill, Fitness stations, Disc golf, Volleyball, Football field
Play equipmentplay structure, swings, slide, climbing frame, sandbox
Also in the parkPlayground, Skatepark, Pickleball, Tennis, Soccer field, Ball field, Restrooms

Details from OpenStreetMap. The city sets the rules, and the sign at the gate has the current ones. If something is wrong, send it through the suggestion form.

What San Francisco requires at off-leash areas

HoursOpen daily within posted park hours; pro dog walkers only 9am-4pm
License or permitAll dogs must be licensed
VaccinationsAll dogs must be vaccinated
LimitsMax 3 dogs per owner; pro walkers max 6 off leash; no dogs under 4 months; no females in heat

Source: sfrecpark.org, the official site for San Francisco. The city updates these from time to time; signs at the park are the latest word.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Golden Gate Park?

Inside Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. The Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.

Is Golden Gate Park fenced?

No fence is recorded for Golden Gate Park. That may just mean nobody has added it yet.

Is there drinking water at Golden Gate Park?

Yes, 24 drinking fountains are mapped in Golden Gate Park. Fountains are often shut off in winter, so bring water in the cold months.

Are there restrooms at Golden Gate Park?

Yes, Golden Gate Park has public restrooms on the map.

What other dog parks are near Golden Gate Park?

Mountain Lake Park Dog Park (1 mi), Presidio of San Francisco Dog Park (2 mi) and Buena Vista Dog Run (2 mi).