From sprawling canyons to hidden spots under the freeway, we’ve rounded up the best options in the Oakland area for getting out with your dog. Luckily for your four-legged friend, there are plenty of wonderful spots to get the wiggles out.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.
Top 8 Dog Parks in Oakland
- Joaquin Miller Dog Park
- South Prescott Dog Park
- Robert Sibley Volcanic Preserve
- Redwood Regional Park
- Grove Shafter Park
- Main Street Linear Dog Park
- Jefferson Square Park
- Hardy Park and Dog Play Area
1. Joaquin Miller Park and Dog Run
3590 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602
- Massive 500-acre woodland park with trails and picnic areas
- Beautiful views, some steep portions of trail
- Dogs must be leashed on trails and in meadows
- Off-leash dog run located in the park, off Sanborn Dr.
2. South Prescott Dog Park
Jack London Square, 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Big grassy spot at 3rd and Chestnut
- Fenced and double-gated for off-leash play
- No separate small dog area
3. Robert Sibley Volcanic Preserve
6800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
- Large, scenic preserve popular with hikers
- Pets can play off-leash in undeveloped areas
- Dogs must be leashed on paved paths
- Watch out for ticks during tick season
4. Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Rd, Oakland, CA, 94618
- Big, natural recreation area well-used by hikers
- Has undeveloped areas where dogs can play off-leash
- Dogs must be on leash on paths
- Many trails are tree-lined with plenty of shade
5. Grove Shafter Park
M.L.K. Jr Way & 36th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
- Small neighborhood spot in West Oakland
- Two separate off-leash areas for large and small dogs
- North and south portions separated by freeway ramps
- North portion has a skate park, basketball court, and dog walk
6. Main Street Linear Dog Park
Main St at Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
- Great views of city and harbor
- Located next to ferry parking lot
- Volunteers keep water jugs filled
- Can get dusty on hot, dry days
- No separate area for small dogs
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7. Hardy Park and Dog Play Area
491 Hardy St, Oakland, CA 94618
- Enclosed off-leash dog park under freeway
- Slightly out-of-the-way location provides plenty of shade
- Dogs allowed on-leash in the rest of the park
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8. Jefferson Square Park
618 Jefferson St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Oakland’s newest fenced dog park in revamped neighborhood spot
- Also features a children’s play area
- Mainly gravel surface in dog run
- Metered street parking nearby
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