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Balboa Park
Outer Mission / Ingleside
A quieter dog play area tucked to the west of Balboa Pool. A good neighborhood option for the southern part of the city when the bigger parks are packed.
- Where
- West of Balboa Pool, near Ocean Ave & San Jose Ave
- Neighborhood
- Outer Mission / Ingleside
- Fenced
- Check posted signs
- Hours
- Most SF parks are open 5 a.m. to midnight; confirm on the official page
- Managed by
- SF Recreation & Park Department
- Official page
- sfrecpark.org
Rules here
- Off-leash only inside the marked dog play area; leash everywhere else in the park.
- No dogs on athletic fields, courts or children's play areas.
- Pick up and remove waste, and don't leave your dog unattended.
- Control excessive barking and digging; keep vaccinations and license current.
- Dog walkers: no more than eight dogs per person.
Closures for turf recovery, repairs and wildlife happen often. Check the official page or posted signs before you go.
What to bring
- Ball launcher: Longer throws without a slimy hand.
- Poop bag dispenser: Park dispensers are often empty. Bring your own.
- Collapsible water bowl: Fountains aren't always working. Clips to a leash.
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Nearby dog parks
- Bernal Heights (Bernal Heights)
- Glen Canyon Park (Glen Park)
- Crocker Amazon (Crocker-Amazon / Excelsior)
- McLaren Park (Shelley & Geneva) (Excelsior / Visitacion Valley)