When we first arrived at Half Moon Bay Dog Park, we were a bit apprehensive. The pictures online…read moremade it look like a newer park, but in reality, it looked much older and more worn than we expected. Also, there was a sign on the fence that advised this was Smith Field Coastside Dog Park so we thought we might have been at the wrong location. Nevertheless, we could see some pups inside having fun so we decided to head in. As we were approaching the gate, a woman was leaving with a gorgeous labradoodle but as they got closer it appeared the dog was soaking wet. The pup came up for some friendly pets and muddy paw prints on my husbands pants confirmed it. When we looked inside, every dog seemed to be wet, which was strange as there had been no rain and all I could see was dry bark. However, this and the fact that it was all larger dogs at play and we have a smaller pup, added to our initial hesitation. We decided to take a chance, as we were already there, and our concerns quickly faded as we were greeted by the warm and friendly community of dog owners inside. Everyone was welcoming and we felt very comfortable and included. When I asked why most of the pups were wet, they advised there was a hose there and they enjoyed being sprayed with it. The park may not be much to look at, but the genuine friendliness and community spirit more than makes up for it. The large fenced area is filled with bark and there are picnic tables to sit at and for the dogs to use as springboards lol. There is also a little shack in case the wind gets to be too much. All the larger dogs were respectful of our older, smaller dog and once she entered, we found that there was a smaller dog inside after all who was prompted to come play upon seeing someone her own size. This park turned out to be one of our best traveling dog park experiences. If you're looking for a place where both you and your dog can make new friends, this is the spot for you.

caution: don't use Apple Maps to get here. it takes you past the right hand turn. use Google maps…read moreor Waze to get here. Ambience: This park is workable but without grass it's a little less than ideal. But It's got a cool geometric shape like a rhombus. but what does this nonstandard shape do in the dog park's vortex ? You don't have to be a shaman to know that this shape introduces areas of stagnant chi. much like wolves and dingoes, Shiba Inu dogs can be frazzled by oddities a Dog Park's "FANG shui" (see what i did there?)

We've gone to this dog park a handful of times before, and it's always well liked by my puppies…read more There's some giant telephone poles or beams with concrete cinderblocks around them and my dogs like to jump up and run across those while in the dog park area. There's also some overgrown Weeds onto one side of the field, so I'm sure there is bunnies or groundhog that live in there cause my dogs are always always sniffing around! Lol There is a small dog park and a little dog park along with a dog fountain and hose out in front. There's also a bathroom for women nearby. There's also a really nice trail and some cool art sculptures and interactive art pieces at the top of the hill if you walk all the way up. This particular day my dogs were tired and didn't want to walk all the way up so we just walked around the park for 30 minutes and got to play with dogs And then we left.

Fun place for dogs. We've been to this spot a few times and our dog enjoys it. Big open space…read morewith solid dirt area, a space for small and large dogs in separate areas, and the property is well kept. The dog owners are friendly and respectful. Everyone picks ups after their pets. Plenty of parking and restrooms for humans.

This is our favorite dog park in the SF area! The owners are usually responsible and make sure…read moretheir dogs are being good. There aren't that many "forgotten" dog droppings. Also, there is so much space for your dog to run around! The only con is that it's quite hilly and can get muddy after rain. The water fountain is down a slope and I almost slip every single time we go.

How is this place less than 10 minutes from my house and I never knew? My dogs have never been to a…read moredog park so I was a little apprehensive. I was also concerned because there is no division for small and large dogs and my dogs are small. I came on a Sunday around 1pm and it was not crowded at all and I easily found parking on the street. I have to say, the park is beautiful. There are a few picnic tables but be warned, if it is a hot day there is no shade at the tables. That being said, there is plenty of shade in other areas just no where to sit if you need to. There is a water fountain for the dogs and trash cans at the entrance. Thank goodness! No having to put used poo bags in the car for the ride home. It is great to walk around the park but keep in mind it is on a hill. I can also imagine this place gets very muddy in the winter. We found all the people there to be friendly as well as the dogs. Most of the dogs there that day were big dogs but my dogs did manage to find some that would play with them.

We went to the northern entrance of Fitzgerald reserve only to find out it was closed due to sea…read morepups. We drove a few minutes south to the other entrance and found street parking. We skipped the tree tunnel this time only because my kid was anxious to tide pool. We walked down the long flight of stairs to the beach to find amazing tide pools and a clean beach. No restrooms on this side, no dogs, no beach toys, no food (though I saw people with it), and no collecting. If you come here be sure to bring a well fitted hat, sunscreen (even on cloudy days), towel, water, and sturdy shoes. The tide pools rocks can be slippery so wearing shoes with grip can help avoid falls. I saw two adults slip in the 90 minutes we were there. I saw anemones, crabs, clams and so much kelp of all colors.

This tree tunnel is not that like a tunnel. You will have to use some certain angle to take a photo…read morethat looks like the tunnel. Most trees don't have any leaves. It's really chilly walking through them.

Such a great find! Our pup lived this hidden gem. Great trails. Bathrooms on site, lots of poop…read morebags and garbage cans. The creek was a big hit for our pup, had a blast. My only complaint would be not every dog that goes is friendly. It's kind of one of those things if you know your dog is not friendly then please do not bring them to an "off leash" area. The whole point is to let dogs be dogs and play and have fun, we don't need aggressive dogs with rude owners on the trails. Prepare to hike!

This is a beautiful 42 acre park that is very dog-friendly! At the Farm Hill Blvd Entrance, there…read moreis a playground as well as a dirt trail for people and dogs. There are "leash free" trails (where dogs should be under good voice command control) as well as trails where leashes are required, so it is important to pay attention to the signs. There are scenic views and plenty of trees, so a good portion of the park is shady. There are restrooms and water fountains available (including at least one we saw for dogs). We did not see any poison oak on our walk, but there are plenty of burs and foxtails, so check your dogs when you leave the park!

We parked at the free public lot here and walked down to the beach. The beach was pretty empty and…read moredog friendly. We then walked along the Coastal trail. The walk parallels the Ritz Carltons golf course. The views and fresh air were excellent. The Ritz Carlton offers free public seating and restroom access to people walking along the trail. The trail s paved and makes it easy for those who might be mobility impaired.

Beautiful lookout and path down to the beach. There are bathrooms at the top, along with a few…read morepicnic tables. Be careful coming here at night for the sunset, lots of people trying to also come and see the gorgeous view

A wonderful place for a pacific-side hike... cliffs and dunes, topped by a unique cypress tree…read moreforest of weathered and worn trees. The trees form a large covered pathway reminiscent of the arches of a large cathedral. We were there in late summer, on a day when the fog was hugging the shore and creating an eerie atmosphere... it made for a beautiful atmosphere so typical of this shore. Parking wasn't an issue as we were there on a Saturday morning. I imagine this gets busier later in the day.... looks like it might be a very popular spot for picnics. The pathways are well maintained, and you get great access to this unique ecosystem. Make sure you hike to the top of the cliff and walk into the "cypress tree tunnels" to see what I'm talking about... it's a beautiful place.

Beautiful beach just down the cliff from Moss Beach Distillery. "Just" down the cliff. You can get…read morean amazing view of the beach from the Distillery parking lot by hiking along a ridge, but I suggest you take the stairs on Cypress Road to actually set your feet on the sand. There's plenty of free parking around the Distillery (don't tell them I sent you) and the residential streets nearby (REALLY don't tell them I sent you). I hope you've been practicing your parallel parking though! This beach is a great place for little ones and anyone with a fascination with marine bio. The seaweed covered rocks create little tidepools that are home to many a ocean-faring creature - anemones (look out for the squishy green ones exposed to air!), hermit crabs, sea stars, and supposedly seals (don't hold your breath though). If sandy shoes aren't your thing, keep going past the stairs and the trailhead and walk along the soft dirt trail. Follow the fence for some gorgeous views of the sea, and eventually you'll come to a gently downsloping road to the tip of the rocky beach. Photo-op anyone?

This is gotta be the worst dog park that I've ever been to for being newly remodeled. They did a…read morehorrible job left fire hydrants that don't work in the middle of a dog park for an obstacle put planner boxes for more obstacles. There's so much room for improvement for this dog park. This is sad that it is in Burlingame, which is a rich community maintenance on the park is horrible water fountain for dogs has no pressure for being brand. New controls are on the wrong side. Don't know who installed it, but it must've been a technician. Or somebody that doesn't know how to plan anything if I lived in Burlingame I wouldn't want to be part of this park. water bowls for the bottom of the park gotta be filled outside and carried in instead of putting a hose bib in so you could fill it where the water needs to come was never done in the planning when they rebuilt this park!

Tucked behind the baseball diamonds, the dog park in Burlingame is super long and relatively thin…read more Dirt and grass. People are picking up poop so there are no landmines when I visited. Everyone seemed friendly and a lot of locals but my visiting hound dog had a good time.

This dog park IS FANTASTIC! I was incredibly impressed at the quality of the agility course! Not…read moreeveryone there was training their dog on the course, but if those who were, very old and friendly giving tips is suggestions on how to start off a beginner with a puppy. Dogs and Dog handlers were friendly and cooperative. There are a few separate areas. I don't know if they were clearly labeled. One area had the agility cod course and there's another area. When I was there was little dogs and big dogs in the agility park and the other area had a few small dogs. Definitely recommend whether you intend using agility or not.

The revamped dog park is now opened! They have two separate sides now which is nice. There's two…read morewater fountains, but the old one is still grimy and dirty. They did redo the agility ramp and hurdles and added one additional agility option. They did add landscaping and trees though which make it much nicer. I went in the morning and it was way busier than I've ever seen it. Hopefully this continues to be a great addition to the downtown dogs!

A no frills ,safe place ,to run your pup around ! Has water . Has a divided area for smaller dogs…read moreif you prefer . Lots of extra balls . I'm told it's muddy after the rain . The four dogs, and owners, I encountered were great , but one did report someone hitting her little dog during a tuffle , so be alert to that !

What prompted me in particular to write this update to my original review is that I just visited a…read morefriend in Sacramento where there is a nice dog park with a wonderful surface, which I believe is decomposed granite. I wanted to share some photos of the surface right after it rained, see attached. Despite the wet grounds, no mud, and we've been on this surface before when it's completely dry and the amount of dust created is extremely minimal to none -- both scenarios, a deep contrast to our dog park. This is the only surface (other than grass, astroturf or wood chips) that should ever be used for a dog park. I realize this is water under the bridge now, but boy do I wish our Parks Dept did a bit more research into ground cover for our park before putting in the current way-too-dusty, way-too-muddy-post-rain surface. Dog owners, occupants of the Art Center, and neighbors alike would have had, at the very least, one less thing to complain about -- and a lot more to be happy about. Alas.