Dog walks in North Long Beach, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central North Long Beach, you'll find 5 parks covering about 64 acres and 1.1 miles of named walking paths.

5Parks nearby

64Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

1.1Trail miles

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

Parks near North Long Beach

DeForest Park31 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Houghton Park26 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
South Street Parkway2.5 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Atlantic Plaza Park3.8 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Burton W. Chace Park0.3 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near North Long Beach

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Vista del Mar and Central-Alameda.

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

Walking paths and trails

Los Angeles River Bikeway0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
East Osgood Street0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Entry to Los Angeles River Bike Path0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

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.

North Long Beach dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in North Long Beach?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central North Long Beach are DeForest Park (31 acres), Houghton Park (26 acres) and South Street Parkway (2.5 acres). For a longer walk, try the Los Angeles River Bikeway. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near North Long Beach?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods with dog areas include Vista del Mar, Central-Alameda.

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.