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title: "Walter Haas Dog Play Areas: dog rules"
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Walter Haas Dog Play Areas (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/walter-haas-dog-play-areas/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Walter Haas Dog Play Areas

**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 (Open 5 a.m. to midnight.) | [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 | Boulders for dogs to climb | [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, "Walter Haas Dog Play Areas" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Walter-Haas-Dog-Play-Areas-28
   > Walter Haas Dog Play Areas ... Dog Play Area Hours: 5 a.m. to Midnight ... this enclosed dog play area is very popular with dog walkers and owners alike. ... features boulders for agile dogs to climb
2. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, "Location: map point on Rec and Park's Walter Haas Dog Play Areas page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Walter-Haas-Dog-Play-Areas-28
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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