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title: "Upper Noe Dog Play Area: dog rules"
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Upper Noe 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/upper-noe-dog-play-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Upper Noe Dog Play Area

**Yes. Dogs may be off leash.**

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 (Joby's Run: a flat, open area with two long alleys for chasing balls. Open 5 a.m. to midnight.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [3] | 2026-10-29 | fresh, inferred from agency |

## 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, "Upper Noe Dog Play Area" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Upper-Noe-Dog-Play-Area-27
   > Upper Noe Dog Play Area ... Dog Play Area Hours: 5 a.m. to Midnight ... renamed Joby’s Run ... Dogs can get up some speed at this flat, open play area, which features two long alleys for going after balls.
2. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, "Location: map point on Rec and Park's Upper Noe Dog Play Area page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Upper-Noe-Dog-Play-Area-27
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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