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Map of Leash Free Locations In San Diego County

Map of Leash Free Locations in San Diego City

General Information

All people bringing their dogs to leash free areas enter at their own risk and accept full responsibility and liability for their dog's actions.

All other park areas with the exception of the Beaches and Mission Bay allow dogs at any time, but they must be on a leash.

Owners are always required to clean up after their dogs.

 

Fines for violations associated with ordinances concerning dogs is publicly accessible in the Bail Schedule posted on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego’s 2024 Misdemeanor and Infraction Bail Schedule.  A downloadable PDF from their website is linked here: https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/criminal2/criminalresources.

Please be advised that, ultimately, it is in the court’s discretion whether to impose any fines for the violation of these ordinances and how much to charge for such fines. 

 

San Diego Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas

Park NameLocationHoursDetails
Allied Gardens6707 Glenroy Street, behind the Allied Gardens PoolDawn to duskFenced off-leash area.
Balboa Park - Nate's PointBalboa Drive at El Prado, south side of Cabrillo Bridge24 hoursOpen space for dogs.
Balboa Park - Morley FieldNorthwest of tennis courts24 hoursOpen space for dogs.
Cadman Community Park4280 Avati Drive, ClairemontVariable (see website)Visit the Cadman Park Leash Free page for hours and boundary information.
Capehart ParkFelspar Street & Soledad Mountain Road, Pacific Beach24 hours1-acre park with fenced pens for small and large dogs, water stations, picnic tables, benches, and parking.
Charles L Lewis III Memorial Park4750 Home Ave., City HeightsDawn to duskIncludes a playground, basketball court, restrooms, and a 0.5-acre off-leash dog park.
Dog BeachFoot of Voltaire Street, Ocean Beach24 hoursOffers access to the beach and ocean for dogs.
Doyle Community Park8175 Regents Road, University City24 hours (not lighted)Two fenced turfed areas for small and large dogs.
Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood ParkSunset Cliffs Blvd., between Nimitz and West Point Loma, Ocean BeachDawn to dusk1-acre park for all dogs; potential expansion to 5 acres and addition of water stations.
Fiesta IslandMission Bay Park6:00 AM – 10:00 PM5.2-mile asphalt path around the island for dog walkers.
Grape Street ParkGrape and 28th Streets, South ParkPosted leash-free hoursUnfenced off-leash area. Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM – 9 PM; Sat, Sun, and Holidays: 9 AM – 9 PM.
Kearny Mesa Community Park3170 Armstrong Street, Kearny Mesa6:30 AM – 10:00 PM1-acre lighted park with water stations for dogs and fountains for people. Limited daytime parking due to Mesa College usage.
Maddox Neighborhood Park7815 Flanders Street, Mira MesaDawn to dusk0.65-acre park with a turfed area, walkway, and drinking fountain.
Nobel Park8820 Judicial Drive, University CityDawn to duskSeparate fenced sections for large and small dogs, adjacent to parking and Nobel Athletic Fields.
Rancho Bernardo Park18448 West Bernardo DriveDawn to dusk2.66-acre leash-free space adjacent to Rancho Bernardo Community Park with additional parking.
Rancho Peñasquitos ParkSalmon River Road at Fairgrove Lane, across from Rancho Peñasquitos LibraryDawn to dusk1-acre park with two fenced, double-gated turfed areas, benches, and street parking.
Torrey Highlands ParkLansdale Drive off Del Mar Heights RoadDawn to dusk1-acre turfed and mulched area.
Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park3905 Adams Avenue, Normal HeightsDawn to duskIncludes two fenced pens (wood chipped) for small and large dogs, pergolas, benches, and parking.