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title: "U.N. Plaza Dog Park: dog rules"
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U.N. Plaza Dog Park (San Francisco, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/un-plaza-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# U.N. Plaza Dog Park

**Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.**

Type: park. Location: San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Managed by San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (Just north of the plaza fountain. Rec and Park's page lists hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in its description.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | Turf, Shade, Benches, Dog agility features | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- 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). [3]
- Stay with your dog; you must be physically present at all times. [3]
- Pick up and remove your dog's waste. [3]
- Control excessive barking and noise, and keep your dog from digging or damaging the area. [3]
- 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). [3]
- Dog walkers are welcome; limit the dogs in your care to eight. [3]

## Sources

1. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, "U.N. Plaza Dog Park" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/UN-Plaza-Dog-Park-457
   > U.N. Plaza Dog Park ... Dog Park Hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ... The United Nations Plaza Dog Park, the only fully-fenced play area located in the Civic Center area, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The compact park, located just to the north of the plaza fountain, is nicely shaded and offers lush green turf, benches, and dog agility features.
2. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, "Location: map point on Rec and Park's U.N. Plaza Dog Park page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/UN-Plaza-Dog-Park-457
3. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, "Dog Play Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/457/Dog-Play-Areas
   > 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.

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
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