If you’re searching of a great dog park in Los Angeles so your pup can play and socialize, look no further. From parks with celebrity dog sightings to off-leash wonderlands, we’ve rounded up the best dog parks in L.A. and all the details you need to plan a visit. Get ready for some action.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park!
Top 7 Dog Parks in Los Angeles
- Lake Hollywood Dog Park
- Laurel Canyon Dog Park
- Alice’s Dog Park
- Silver Lake Dog Park
- Hermon Dog Park
- Sepulveda Basin
- The BoneYard
1. Lake Hollywood Dog Park
3160 N. Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Rover’s gone Hollywood! Considered L.A.’s best dog park, Lake Hollywood is nestled beneath the famous sign. Photo via Flickr.
- Considered the best dog park in L.A.
- Great view of the Hollywood Sign
- Lots of parking
- Large, grassy play area
- Technically not an off-leash park—a $100 fine if caught
2. Laurel Canyon Dog Park
8260 Mulholland Drive, Studio City, CA 90046
There are large, fenced-in play areas for both large and small dogs at Laurel Canyon. Photo via LosDogs.com.
- This L.A. dog park is in the hills of Mulholland—celebrity sightings not uncommon!
- Largest fenced-in play space at 5 acres with separate areas for large and small dogs
- Lots of dog walkers utilize the park, so keep an eye out for packs
- Small parking lot (up to 35 cars)
- Watch for rattlesnakes and coyotes at dawn and dusk
- Closed Fridays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for maintenance
3. Alice’s Dog Park
3026 E. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
Photo via Dog Parks.
- 2.5 acres of off-leash play space for large dogs
- 1 acre grassy off-leash play space for small dogs
- Hilly park protected by a double fence
- Picnic tables and isolated shade
- Closed Tuesdays for maintenance
4. Silver Lake Dog Park
1850 Silver Lake Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Photo via LosDogs.com.
- 1.25 acres of off-leash play space
- Separate areas for large and small dogs
- Great views
- Lots of dirt, so it can get dusty in the summer and muddy in the winter
- Closed Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for maintenance
5. Hermon Dog Park
5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Photo via LosDogs.com.
- Off-leash park with fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Mud-free play yard
- Lots of shade
- Does not get heavy traffic
- BYOB—Bring Your Own (Poop) Bags!
- Socialization event—Yappy Hour—on the last Sunday of every month
6. Sepulveda Basin
17494 Victory Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
Photo via LosDogs.com.
- A whopping five acres of off-leash play space
- Plenty of grass, as well as dirt areas
- Picnic tables for pet parents
- Large parking lot
- Convenient for the San Fernando Valley
- Closed Fridays from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. for maintenance
7. The BoneYard
3160 N. Canyon Drive, Culver City, CA 90232
- An L.A. dog park within a park
- Off-leash park on 1-acre lot
- Ample parking
- Dusty gravel lot (some do consider it a flea-deterrent!)
- Late hours—open until 10 p.m. daily with lights over play area
The Bottom Line
There are an estimated 1.6 million dogs in Los Angeles County, and they need room to run and play. Fortunately, L.A. is also home to some of the fanciest dog parks around, with plenty of off-leash space for dogs to do their thing. So grab the tennis balls, treats, and poop bags, and let’s roll! Don’t have time for a dog park visit? It’s easier than ever to find an awesome local dog walker. Phew.
