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Dogs in Mill Valley, California
18 of 21 places verified in Mill Valley allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Mill Valley has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Marin County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Dog Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction (Tam Junction beer garden) | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes. | The venue calls itself dog and bike friendly; its page does | October 31, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Steps, Lanes and Paths | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfront Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Blithedale Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Boyle Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cascade Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Downtown Plaza | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ernest Bloch Memorial Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Freeman Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Friends Field | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Hauke Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mill Valley Community Garden | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Golf Course | Mill Valley | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Mill Valley Skate Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Miller Grove Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | Mill Valley | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Old Mill Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Park Terrace | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Scott Highlands Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sycamore Park | Mill Valley | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 5 miles of Mill Valley's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. On the beach itself, dogs may be on leash or under voice control. On Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail, dogs must be leashed. The Redwood Creek lagoon and riparian area are closed. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 | |
| Muir Woods National Monument | No | No. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails and at ranger-led programs. The park suggests nearby Muir Beach and some Marin Headlands trails instead. | Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, including on trails an | October 26, 2026 | |
| Rodeo Beach (Marin Headlands) | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be on leash or under voice control on Rodeo Beach and South Rodeo Beach, excluding the lagoon. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 26, 2026 |
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