Dog-friendly parks in San Diego County
53 of the 57 parks in San Diego County welcome dogs today.
Open to dogs now first, then off-leash places and those with a photo.
ParkAmici ParkLeash required
Photo by Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkBalboa ParkLeash required
Photo by Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkBerry Street ParkLeash required
Photo by KurtM88, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkBlack Mountain Open Space ParkLeash required
Photo by Ocatecir at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkChildrens ParkLeash required
Photo by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkDoyle Community ParkLeash required
Photo by JiriMatejicek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkHeritage ParkLeash required
Photo by Lonnez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkLos Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveLeash required
Photo by Wilson44691, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
ParkNorth Park Community ParkLeash required
ParkPacific Highlands Ranch Community ParkLeash required
Photo by RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkPatriot ParkLeash required
Photo by Lonnez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkRancho Bernardo Community ParkLeash required
Photo by Lonnez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkScripps Ranch Community ParkLeash required
Photo by Lonnez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkSilverset ParkLeash required
Photo by Lonnez, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkSouth Creek ParkLeash required
Photo by Rebeccamarie22, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
ParkWaterfront ParkLeash required
Photo by Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- ParkBorrego Springs County ParkLeash required
- ParkCarmel Mountain PreserveLeash required
- ParkCentrum ParkLeash required
- ParkCharles Lewis III Memorial ParkLeash required
- ParkCypress Canyon ParkLeash required
- ParkDusty Rhodes ParkLeash required
- ParkFault Line ParkLeash required
- ParkFelicita County ParkLeash required
- ParkFour Gee County ParkLeash required
- ParkGird Valley PreserveLeash required
- ParkGompers ParkLeash required
- ParkHilltop Community ParkLeash required
- ParkKearny Mesa Recreation CenterLeash required
- ParkLamar County ParkLeash required
- ParkMaddox ParkLeash required
- ParkNobel Athletic AreaLeash required
- ParkOptimist ParkLeash required
- ParkPark in Pacific SerenaLeash required
- ParkPark in VerrazanoLeash required
- ParkPeñasquitos Town Center Neighborhood ParkLeash required
- ParkSpring Canyon Neighborhood ParkLeash required
- ParkStonebridge ParkLeash required
- ParkTorrey Highlands ParkLeash required
- ParkTorrey Highlands ParkLeash required
- ParkViews West ParkLeash required
- ParkWard Canyon ParkLeash required
- ParkWells ParkLeash required
- ParkWoodland ParkLeash required
- ParkCadencia ParkDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkElement ParkDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkEncinitas Viewpoint ParkDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkLos Jilgueros PreserveDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkMulberry ParkDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkMurray Mission ParkDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkPark in OceansideDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkPark in VerrazanoDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkPark in VerrazanoDogs allowedLeash rule not stated
- ParkAlga Norte Community ParkNo dogs
- ParkPark in LakeviewNo dogs
- ParkPoinsettia ParkNo dogs
- ParkTorrey Meadows Neighborhood ParkNo dogs
Nearby counties
How we knowThe agencies that set dog rules here, and what each one says
- City of San DiegoLeash in city parks, no dogs on beaches by day, off leash at Dog Beach and Fiesta Island.28 places here
- California State ParksLeash 6 ft in campgrounds, picnic areas and lots. No dogs on beaches and trails unless posted.6 places here
- City of CarlsbadNo dogs in city parks or on city beaches, except dog parks.4 places here
- County of San DiegoLeash up to 6 ft in County parks. Off leash in County dog parks.4 places here
- City of OceansideNo dogs on the public beach at any time.4 places here
- City of EncinitasNo dogs on city beaches. Off-leash hours at Viewpoint Park.2 places here
- City of CoronadoNo dogs in parks or on beaches, except five leash parks and Dog Beach.1 place here
- City of Del MarSeasonal rules for North, Main and South Beach.1 place here
- City of El CajonLeash in city parks. Off leash at Wells Park's leash-free area.1 place here
- Helix Water DistrictOff leash at Canine Corners Dog Park.1 place here
- City of Imperial BeachLeash law. Off leash at Imperial Beach Dog Park.1 place here
- City of Lemon GroveLeash up to 6 ft in city parks.1 place here
- City of PowayOff leash at Poway Dog Park, sunrise to 10 p.m.1 place here
- City of SanteeOff leash in designated off-leash areas. Mast Dog Park dawn to dusk.1 place here
- OpenStreetMapWhere no agency rule is on file, the dog tags people add to the map.122 places here
- Inferred from the place's nameNo source states a rule; the place's name suggests one.6 places here
Rules that cover places here
- City of Chula Vista dog rulesLeash law: dogs on a leash in public (no length set).11 places here
- City of Escondido dog rulesDogs only where a permit or sign allows, then leashed.1 place here
- City of National City dog rulesLeash law: up to 6 ft (not verified).1 place here
- City of San Marcos dog rulesLeash law: up to 6 ft.6 places here
Check posted signs. They are the rule on site. This guide restates published rules and OpenStreetMap data, which can be out of date or incomplete. It is not legal advice.
County boundary: US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary file, 2025 (public domain). A place belongs to the county that holds its point on the map.