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McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area
Park · San Francisco · San Francisco County · California
Are dogs allowed at McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area?
Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
- Official restrictions
- Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at t…
429.6 On US-101 at mile 429.6, 0.8 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
510.5 On Highway 1 at mile 510.5, 3.1 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.
0.4 On I-80 at mile 0.4, 3.1 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-80.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictionsOpen 5 a.m. to midnight. | [1] San Francisco Recreation and Park Department | October 29, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail. | [1] San Francisco Recreation and Park Department | October 29, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowedagency-wide rule | [3] San Francisco Recreation and Park Department | October 29, 2026 |
Rules in every San Francisco dog play area
- Off leash only inside the dog play area; leash your dog everywhere else, including the rest of the park (San Francisco Health Code 41.12).
- Stay with your dog; you must be physically present at all times.
- Pick up and remove your dog's waste.
- Control excessive barking and noise, and keep your dog from digging or damaging the area.
- Keep your dog's vaccinations and license current. Every dog over 4 months old needs a license and a rabies vaccination (Health Code 41.15 and 41.18).
- Dog walkers are welcome; limit the dogs in your care to eight.
Source: [3] San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked October 29, 2026
Location
John F Shelley Drive & Cambridge Street, San Francisco · San Francisco County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Official page
Sources
- McLaren Shelley Dog Play Area (sfrecpark.org), San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Dog Play Area Hours: 5 a.m. to Midnight ... The majority of the area bound by Shelley Drive is open for off-leash exploration. Note that dogs must be on-leash at the Amphitheater during performances, camps, and events. Dogs also must be on-leash near children’s play areas and picnic areas. ... keep your dog on leash and stay on trail in the area south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
- Location: map point on Rec and Park's McLaren Shelley Dog Play Area page (sfrecpark.org), San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
- Dog Play Areas (sfrecpark.org), San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Pick up and remove dog waste ... Leash your dog(s) in on-leash areas ... Do not leave your pet unattended ... Dog walkers welcome; please limit the number of dogs under your care to eight (8) ... Sec. 41.12 – All dogs must be leashed or tethered except in designated exercise areas. Dog guardians must be physically present at all times.
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McLaren Park Shelley Dog Play Area (San Francisco, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Most of the area bounded by Shelley Drive is open to off-leash dogs. Leash your dog at the amphitheater during performances, camps and events, near children's play areas and picnic areas, and south of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, where dogs must also stay on the trail. Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mclaren-park-shelley-dog-play-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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