Dog walks in New Chinatown, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central New Chinatown, you'll find 9 parks covering about 54 acres and 1 off-leash dog area.

9Parks nearby

54Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

0.1Trail miles

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

Parks near New Chinatown

Los Angeles State Historic Park36 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps
Gloria Molina Grand Park12 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Alpine Park1 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Ord and Yale Street Park0.9 acres · 0.2 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Plaza de Los Ángeles1.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Los Angeles City Hall Park1.7 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Yaanga park0.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Placita de Dolores0.5 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near New Chinatown

Gloria Molina Grand Park dog area0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 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

Union Station Underground Walkway0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

9 mapped drinking fountains 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.

New Chinatown dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in New Chinatown?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central New Chinatown are Los Angeles State Historic Park (36 acres), Gloria Molina Grand Park (12 acres) and Alpine Park (1 acres). For a longer walk, try the Union Station Underground Walkway. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near New Chinatown?

Yes. Gloria Molina Grand Park dog area is about 0.6 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.