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Moscone Dog Play Area
Park · San Francisco · San Francisco County · California
Are dogs allowed at Moscone Dog Play Area?
Yes. Dogs may be off leash.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
436.4 On US-101 at mile 436.4, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
517.1 On Highway 1 at mile 517.1, 2 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.
1.5 On I-80 at mile 1.5, 2.4 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-80.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | YesNext to the tennis courts on the west side of the park. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. | [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 |
| Amenities | Sunny turf area, Shady grass area with picnic tables | [1] 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
1800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, 94123 · San Francisco County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Official page
Sources
- Moscone Dog Play Area (sfrecpark.org), San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Moscone Dog Play Area ... 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. ... It contains both a sunny turf area and a shady grass area complete with picnic tables.Located adjacent to the tennis courts on the west side of the park.
- Location: map point on Rec and Park's Moscone 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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Moscone Dog Play Area (San Francisco, CA): Yes. Dogs may be off leash. Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/moscone-dog-play-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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