Dog walks in Carthay, Los Angeles

The parks, off-leash dog areas, and trails within about a 15-minute walk of central Carthay.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Carthay, you'll find 5 parks covering about 34 acres.

5Parks nearby

34Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.4Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Carthay, Los Angeles — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Carthay

La Cienega Park17 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hancock Park15 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lower Carthay Circle Park0.4 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Carthay Circle Park0.2 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Wilshire Green Park1.4 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Carthay

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Westwood Village.

Off-leash hours and rules vary by park. Always check the posted signs before letting your dog off leash.

Walking paths and trails

San Diego Way0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Santa Ynez Way0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk
Carmel Way0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

1 mapped drinking fountain nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
Los Angeles is warm and sunny most of the year, and summer pavement heats up fast, so early-morning and evening walks are the safest bet. Outside designated dog parks, dogs need to be leashed in public spaces.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog, check if it's too hot.

Carthay dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Carthay?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Carthay are La Cienega Park (17 acres), Hancock Park (15 acres) and Lower Carthay Circle Park. For a longer walk, try the San Diego Way. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Carthay?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods with dog areas include Westwood Village.

Park, trail, and amenity data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), as of September 18, 2026. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood's center point, so actual walking routes are a little longer. Parks marked as closed to dogs in OpenStreetMap are left out, but rules change, so follow posted signs.