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Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area

Q: Are dogs allowed at Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area?

Yes. Dogs may be off leash. Verified 2026-10-29 from San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

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Are dogs allowed at Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area?

Yes. Dogs may be off leash.

Verified October 29, 2026 from San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

Leash: Off leash allowed

438.3 On US-101 at mile 438.3, 1.2 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

516.0 On Highway 1 at mile 516, at the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

0.4 On I-80 at mile 0.4, 3.7 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on I-80.

Rules

Dog rules with source and verified date
Rule	Value	Source	Verified
Dogs allowed	YesA wood-chip dell off the park's nature trails. Open 5 a.m. to midnight.	[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

1 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, 94118 · San Francisco County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Official page

Sources

Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area (sfrecpark.org), San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
Mountain Lake Park Dog Play Area ... Dog Play Area Hours: 5 a.m. to Midnight ... The wood-chip covered dell surrounded by wooded knolls offers plenty of room for dogs to fetch balls and sticks
Location: map point on Rec and Park's Mountain Lake Park 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.

First verified October 29, 2026; re-check due November 28, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Mountain Lake Park 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/mountain-lake-park-dog-play-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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