Solid dog park! -easy parking. The street isn't huge, yet I always find ample spots. -huge park with mixed terrain: big grassy area, some dirt/sandy areas that are great for digging, and the steep hill sides that the dogs can go up and explore between trees & bushes -FULLY GATED!!! I wish we had more of this in SF. Your doggies are full secure here. -actually a decent amount of seating?? Some benches, some picnic tables, some random plastic chairs -stunning views. How lucky are we to have such beautiful views during a casual dog park visit! -my only small complaint is that the dogs often end up doing their own thing and wander around since the park is so large; I find that dogs tend to play more and run around when a park is a little smaller and they're more in each other's space. This is a good or bad thing depending on what you're looking for. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice park. It's got sun and shade, grass and dirt, even climbing. Street parking is also pretty good for when you don't want to walk up the hill. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best place for dogs to run, and socialize. Plenty of room to run around, the hills are great for my two huskies to explore and get tired. When we found this place we were so excited to come by as often as possible even though we live in Daly City. There's no other parks that I have visited that are as great as this one. We have tried a few. It's closed on Wednesdays for maintenance. Dogs and dog owners are nicer in this park ‍ My dogs know when we are headed here they smell it in the air they are always happy to stop by and explore. I love that for the most part dog owners are actually watching their dogs and clean up after them. Rarely do I see poop around. read more

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Great dog park in the heart of the City. Huge real grass lawn (former baseball field), with large rock hill for the inquisitive ones, completely cyclone fenced so they can't escape. The people and dogs there are generally nice and I've never seen a dog fight. Our corgi loves to run and chase the dogs who are fetching balls, they don't seem to mind. There are two water faucet areas, several benches and picnic tables, about a dozen plastic chairs, many shade and sun areas. Good double gate in, with lots of garbage cans. Closed on Wednesdays for cleanup. Decent parking on the side street, with a children's playground down the hill. Douglas overlooks Noe Valley and gets nice sunny weather, and it's not too windy. Great spot for pups! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

All time favorite park in the city!! Every time I go to sf with my dogs I always stop by here. It's huge. I love that you can go on a little hike in the middle of the city. The lush greenery is amazing. The only downside to this park is they close it during the winter season. They have a water fountain and another water station (with a hose) on opposite sides of the park. A few benches to sit on. The park doesn't supply poopy bags but there is a plastic container where people can donate and leave bags. There is only one garbage bin by the entrance. My dogs love it here and thankfully we haven't had any problems with any other dogs or their owners. The hike around the perimeter of the park is pretty easy. It does get slippery after it rains so I'd be cautious with certain areas. There is rope tied in between trees to help you out. Also be careful of roots sticking out. read more

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I have never been to this dog park before, and one of my dogs, who's 10 years old is rather picky about playing with other dogs at the park. Lol he loved the outdoor setting of this park and the trail wrapping around and up the Fenceline! I was ecstatic to see him run and jump/strategically walk up the side of the mountain as I was inspecting the area. Lol my other husky was perfectly fine playing in the grassy area with other dogs while my adventurous husky loved running up and down the hillside! Lol I will definitely bring my dogs back to this park!!! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Top of the hillside - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Upper Douglass is a unique, picturesque dog park with a wide open field to let the dogs play and sweeping views of the day in downtown San Francisco. Back in the early 1900s it was a rock quarry and was converted into a park in the 1930s. The entire space is fenced in with a double gate at the entry to ensure the pups don't run away. There is also a nice short ridge hike along the upper portion that you can have some nice wall on and get away from any chaos in the field. As shown in the pics there's also some hurdles for training and tricks. Please avoid bringing in food or picnicking here as dogs will be dogs, it is a dog park!! And best to wear old clothes and shoes as likely to get dirty, as there is frequently mud and dusty dirt in many areas. Pros: Nice views, wide open real grass field, well maintained, bathrooms nearby in lower Douglass playground, nice ridge hike, fenced in. Shady areas and plenty of chairs and benches to relax while dogs play and socialize. Nice pine trees and eucalyptus that cool the area on a hot day. Cons: Can get busy, particularly 9-11 and 1-3. Can get chaotic with so many dogs in one space, skirmishes are likely to happen, if you're dog has food issues or behavior issues maybe where mask/muzzle or go elsewhere. Can get very muddy/dirty. Parking can be chaotic as its on a tiny cul-de-sac. read more

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My dog loves this park! It's so big and there's so many dogs to play with. This is a great place to work on recall skills too, to make sure your dog listens to you, even among chaos! There's no big/small dog areas, it's a free for all. The area is beautiful though, wonderful views and it's nestled in a forest-y area, so lots of grass and trees. If it's rained recently, your dog is gonna need a bath after they visit here though! It's worth it since my dog seemed to have a ton of fun running around here. read more

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The doggos really like this park. All the dogs and owners are quite friendly. The have real grass, and some agility course for your dog if you want to try it out. And there is a trail/hike that you and your doggo to trek along the border of the trail. It also has a very nice view of SF skyline! Definitely will take the doggos to this park if we are in the neighborhood! read more

Probably by far the best dog park in San Francisco. Has a great view of the skyline from some angles. It's big enough that it actually feels like nature yet it's completely fenced off. Great for dogs who don't listen. And this place has grass as well as rocky terrain and hills you can walk or run up to. Perfect to pretend to be in the wilderness for a quick minute. Your dogs will absolutely love this park read more

Dog park is closed through March 29, 2024 for annual turf recovery: https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Upper-Douglass-Dog-Play-Area-7 read more

Didn't get to go in but Street parking was easy and the view is amazing. Will def come back 3/25/22! read more

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Great place to bring your dog to for a good run around. Be ready to give them a bath afterwards! A dirty dog is a happy dog :)

Charlie's favorite place! Windy, spacious and full of dogs, Charlie runs and plays the whole time he's here. The park has 2 great features. It's high up and the view is spectacular. Also there's a big hill on the west side of the park and Charlie loves the bushes, squirrels, etc. One caveat - don't come here if you don't like hilly streets. They are steep, some of the steepest I know where you don't park sideways. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Charlie approves! - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

My pup's favorite place to play! Well... Mine and my boyfriend's favorite place to take our pup... Haha! I came here on the first time on a Friday afternoon! The park was full of dogs for our puppy to play with. I like that there are a large variety of dogs here, ranging from small to big! I also like that it's fully fenced off and has a mini hiking trail that you can do with your dog. The park is pretty clean and well-maintained. There's also water fountains for your dog to get a drink! It's a great place for any dog that wants to run around, play fetch, or wrestle with other dogs. Just be sure to not come on Wednesday, because it's closed then! read more

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My favorite dog park in the city. Sure it's not the most beautiful (Fort Funston takes the prize there), but it's very safe, has great views of the city, and seems to have friendly dogs (and more importantly dog owners). Funston gets too crowded for me on the weekends and I've found that some of the people (and dogs) aren't always that nice. I think this has to do with it being so big that it doesn't have the same sense of community you'll find here... read more

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Nice dog park, overall. One thing that I wasn't comfortable with is how there's an area dogs can wander through that is right next to a cliff high enough that serious injury is likely if they slip for whatever reason. There's a good view of the city and I have not had trouble finding street parking on weekday afternoons. People are pretty good about picking up after their dogs here. read more

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Very nice, spacious, fenced in dog park. There is lots of room for dogs to run and play, and they (and their humans!) can even climb up the outer edges of the park with all the trees. It is equipped with water and trash cans, so I haven't really noticed too much of a dog poop problem. It can get quite crowded with lots of dogs, but we've never had a problem before. Just take your dog up the mountainous side if they're feeling overwhelmed! You can actually get a pretty nice view of the city from here too! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Happy flying dog! - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small and big dogs have fun playing together with lots of room to run. Their website has moved: http://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Upper-Douglass-Dog-Play-Area-7 read more

We belong to the SF Husky Meetup group, and we kept hearing about Upper Douglass Dog Park. It's a struggle to own a husky without a car, but we knew what we were getting ourselves into. For a "Saturday day trip" we hopped into a Lyft and paid a visit to what I now consider one of the best dog parks in SF. There's so much life here, and I felt like I was immersed in nature, away from the bustling city life. It's a fenced-in park, though there are some areas where your dog can climb up into the mountainous edges. It has all the essentials like waste bags and bins as well as water bowls. It's really the expanse of the park that's impressive. So much space for ALL dogs to run around. The big downside is when it rains because it's all dirt and grass that turns into mud. In fact, I've heard that the park closes in the winter for weather reasons. Sad! When it opens again, we'll definitely have to come here at least once a month with our puppy. read more

Great for dogs of all sizes to socialize and run. Big, grassy with lots of dogs to play with and areas to roam and explore. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - View from the trail around the park. - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very nice and pretty dog park. Lots of room and at times it can be really busy and hectic. My advice; when its too hectic and tense in the lower part, go have a walk in the upper woodsy part. Parking is easy here. The only thing that I don't like is that they have to close it for so long in the winter. read more

Love taking our little kiddo here-great fenced in dog park with TONS of room-grass, a fun little hike around the upper perimeter. Lots of responsible dog owners here and a great place to let your dog burn off some energy. It's sheltered in by giant trees which make it a nice place even when it's windy. Also the view is incredible-you can see the entire city from the fence! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Beautiful park always filled with lots of dogs to play with! - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

For some time now, I've been daydreaming of the perfect dog park: it would be a fenced-in space with real grass and mature trees, it wouldn't smell of dog urine, and there would be plenty of room for dogs to romp and sprint at top speed (a tired dog is a good dog, right?). Well, dreams do come true because I discovered Douglass Park this weekend with the help of the Yelp app. Noe Valley isn't exactly close to where I live, but I'd be willing to drive much farther if it means my puppy Sasha gets to safely experience the joys of being off-leash. And Sasha had all the fun! At 10am on a Saturday, more than a dozen friendly dogs were gleefully playing, chasing after their furry friends, and otherwise frolicing to their hearts' content. The park is extremely spacious so all it takes is a short conversation with a fellow dog owner to realize your dog is suddenly offsides, rolling around in the mud with his new buddies. Speaking of mud, the area near the fountain tends to get pretty soggy especially if it's recently rained - otherwise, this would be a 5-star dog park in my book! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Huge enclosed green space for dogs. - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

The BEST dog park I have been to so far in SF! It's completely fenced in, double doors, and a lot of grass for your pup to run around. There's a bit of a hill and my pup loves to run up to explore. He does his business on the wood chips so he will run to the wood chip area first before jumping in with the other pups to play. Dog owners I've met here are really responsible and friendly so I trust that my dog is safe and having a great time. There's a water station and bowls but I bring my own just to be safe. As I write this post the park is closed on Mondays for cleaning. Best of all - there's something for humans too! There's a great view of San Francisco by the entrance and you see see a breathtaking view of the skyline when Karl isn't around! Enjoy! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Beware of Dog Nappers. Jackson is still missing - he was stolen on 12/14 in Bernal Heights. Have you seen Jackson? Does his dog napper look familiar? read more

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Needs a usable Restroom When are you going to FOLLOW through and help us in District 8, your district get a usable restroom at Walter HAAS Park and Upper Douglass Park (UDDP) On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 10:58 AM Mandelman, Rafael (BOS) rafael.mandelman@sfgov.org wrote: Well, in that case . . . In all seriousness, we have heard and recognize the need for a usable bathroom at UDDP. My understanding is the price tag is it's pretty pricey, but we will continue to try to identify the funds for a solution. Rafael read more

This park is located on a quiet dead-end street in Noe Valley. Officially, Douglass Park is comprised of 2 parts, one is on Douglass at Cesar Chavez, and is for kids but not dogs. They have a field and rec center and playground, etc. The other part has an entrance on 27th Street at Douglass, and is an official off-leash dog play area. For all practical purposes, they are 2 separate parks. I am reviewing the dog area only, which is referred to as Upper Douglass Dog Park. The entrance is the only un-fenced portion of the park. The park is like a bowl: the field is at the bottom, with the sides around it are filled with trees and a small trail. It is fenced all the way around. It has lots of room for dogs to play -- some run, some sniff, some play in small groups, and no one feels crowded. During the middle of the day on weekdays, several dogwalkers bring playgroups here. Most of them (the dogwalkers) are quite well-behaved. There are also many "regulars" that use the park, but it is not clique-ish at all. People are friendly and welcoming. Please keep your pooch from barking incessantly, out of consideration for the neighbors. :-) Not only is this park a really great play space for dogs, but it has a group owners who are really friendly and involved. I used to organize clean-up days there, and started a group last year, Friends of Upper Douglass Dog Park (FUDDP) that now has about 150 members. I moved out of SF, but the group is now in the capable hands of Denise S. and others. They are busy raising money for a drinking fountain for dogs and people, and they have already worked to get a bulletin board, get the grass re-seeded (-- to help with the mud issue the other reviewers have noted), and other improvements to the park. I hesitated to write this review because I don't want the park to be spoiled by being overrun, but I also believe in sharing a good thing... read more

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In the last year, there have been a couple stretches of time when this park was closed gif renovations. Now that it's back in effect, I believe there isn't a change that wasn't beneficial from the shutting down of the old fountain to the installation of a new one, and extra water by the rocky area by the entrance, it's all great. All owners and dog caretakers are respectful and responsible about watching over their pups, which means I rarely see a poop that's been left on the grass. Wouldn't recommend bringing the family and having a picnic, just that this park sets a great example of how a dog park can be green, natural and well maintained even with a lot of traffic. Dog parks shouldn't be glorified litter boxes with fields they don't have permission to enjoy on the other side of the fence. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Boris loves it here. - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful park, so much room and a unique landscape! But I feel like the dog owners that come here don't understand dogs? My pup simply wanted to play, but multiple owners walked their dogs away. I'm unsure if they knew their dogs were bad and it could possibly lead to a fight, or if they didn't realize my dog was just playing around. (Ps. never in her life has she gotten in any sort of fight). There was also a few people who brought treats into the park, this is an awful idea when there are so many dogs! They acted as if my dog following them smelling for treats was so annoying (but come on what did you expect lol). Beautiful park, but not the best dog owners ‍ read more

I really want to like this place... Not for puppies at all. Like all the dog parks in SF you have some good owners, some good dogs but then you have the really bad ones. You know the ones that have absolutely no control over their monster because they never put the time in when they were puppies... You know the owners that can't be bothers to play with their fur baby and just turn'em out and let them terrorize others. You know the owners trying to hookup? You know the owners that are just nasty unhappy people who if you try to restrain their dog because they are not around and it's trying to maul another they yell at you but only after you have had do it multiple times? Yep there's lots of them here... But there's some great ones too! read more

Great dog park, loads of room to run around, and gorgeous big trees. Can be a bit muddy at times, so don't wear your best shoes. We found lots of friendly dogs there, but not overcrowded. There is a water fountain for humans, with a dog fountain at the bottom. read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cici says: So much grass to sniff, so little time! I had a blast.. running around, trying to be a bit more social, and smelling people and dog booties. T&D played hide and seek, without notifying me ahead of time.. freaked me out just a bit, but other than that it was fun. No dogs trying to attack me.. and freedom to romp and roam the grassy/muddy field. I refuse to drink from those bowls left in the field.. pshAH! Donna says: Tip - don't bend down close to the grass... it smells of pee = dog's dream come true. If only Cici played fetch, then we could get her to run around without having to run around ourselves. An off-leash park where I don't worry about another dog attacking Cici. Plentiful parking nearby, so don't attempt to trek up the hill.. it would be painful. Gorgeous view of the city below, especially on such a beautiful day.. There were still some puddles and mud, but Cici didn't get too messy. I brought some treats from tartine, and other dogs didn't try to attack me.. awesome! read more

Very nice park, a little overwhelmed by number of dogs at times. A small dog run or play area would be a good addition. Adding this pic, sign there yesterday warning of small dog killed. Content of handwritten sign: "Dog Attack! Watch out for irresponsible owners of a white and tan and wht husky. They attached my dog and left. The wht dog attacked and killed a Yorkie and then left!". We should spread the word on these events, and add entrance warnings, to help protect small dogs and their unsuspecting owners. On a positive note, I want to say kudos to Park & Rec for their nice work and upkeep here. Thank you! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - Handwritten sign on 4/13/15 warning small dog killed - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good, big open grass area. Seems well maintained, especially when it gets as many dogs as this park does. Have to try the upper path around the fence line. Looks interesting. Would be 5 stars, but if you hit a couple of large (1 walker w/ over 10 dogs) dog-walking gangs, it can be overwhelming for my 2 young, small dogs. Pretty top of the hill view & good street parking. read more

this is an old baseball or softball field turned dogpark. when we can here on a saturday afternoon there were plently of dogs running around playing. some were on the hill running among the trees. some were running in the field. the gate is not really a gate. dogs can easily escape and make a run for it. kody isnt too into escaping. there is a fountain and there were bowls there. we were stupid and parked when we saw douglass playground. douglass playground is for the kids, no dogs allowed. and we had to walk up a steep hill to the dog park. kody got filthy and ate a lot of dirt i think read more

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It's open!!! Went today for the first time and Oscar (my dog) loved the park. Lots of space, grass is nice and green, plenty of shade, and views of the city. This will now be a daily stop over for my dog and I!!! read more

Upper Douglass Dog Park - The park is back open, baby!!!! - Dog Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hope this park reopens soon with the much-needed improvements, especially regarding the mud puddle. My dog also had Giardia this year after the rains, so now I'm wondering if this is where she got it! Corona Heights (though closed this week for renovations) is a really great alternative if you want a good view and enclosed play area! read more

The location of the dog park is close to the Diamond Heights Blvd Shopping Center. A park that is dog friendly read more

Another beautiful dog park in the city with more registered canines than children! A large space with tons of beautiful, mature trees, a hill with shaded walking path, and always plenty of dogs! A group of owners also bring wine and pizza into the park on Friday evenings, so on those nights the dog park has a nice, tight-knit community feel. My complaints are small but important: -It seems there is always poop on the ground because of irresponsible owners (which makes no sense since there are usually extra bags). -I've seen more doggy confrontations here than the other parks we go to, because lots of dog walkers choose this spot for its size (wait, THAT probably explains all the poop too...). -Rain makes this park MUD-DY. Bring your least favorite shoes. Overall, though, a cool place for pooches. read more