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McLaren Park Dog Play Area
Mansell St & University St, San Francisco, CA 94134
Dog park🦮 Off-leash
⭐ 4.5
720 reviews
San Francisco's McLaren Park off-leash dog area sprawls within its 300-acre grounds. Shaded spots, water, benches, dog bags, parking, and fencing provide comfort. Leash up on surrounding trails.
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- Park
- McLaren Park Dog Play Area
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Coordinates
- 37.7172, -122.4136
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (720 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
SF's second-largest park (over 300 acres). Off-leash dog play area + leashed-dog trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
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