Dog walks in Highland Park, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Highland Park, you'll find 5 parks covering about 350 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 2.9 miles of named walking paths.

5Parks nearby

350Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

2.9Trail miles

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

Parks near Highland Park

Ernest E. Debs Regional Park328 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sycamore Grove Park16 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Highland Park Recreation Center5.2 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Tierra de la Culebra Park0.5 acres · 0.3 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Arroyo Seco Park0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Highland Park

Hermon Dog Park0.61 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps

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

Walking paths and trails

Arroyo Seco Bike Path1.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Seco View Trail0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Scrub Jay Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Oak Grove Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Walnut Forest Trail0.1 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.

Highland Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Highland Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Highland Park are Ernest E. Debs Regional Park (328 acres), Sycamore Grove Park (16 acres) and Highland Park Recreation Center (5.2 acres). For a longer walk, try the Arroyo Seco Bike Path. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Highland Park?

Yes. Hermon Dog Park is about 0.7 miles from the neighborhood center. Check posted hours and rules before you go.

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.