Dog walks in Skid Row, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Skid Row, you'll find 9 parks covering about 25 acres and 3 off-leash dog areas.

9Parks nearby

25Acres of parks

3Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Skid Row

Gloria Molina Grand Park12 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Pershing Square4.3 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
California Plaza Park3.7 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
San Julian Park0.3 acres · 0.1 mi (about 2 min walk) · Open in Maps
Angels Knoll Park1.9 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Los Angeles City Hall Park1.7 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Spring Street Park0.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Gladys Park0.3 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Skid Row

LAPD Lawn Park0.38 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps
Pershing Square dog area0.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Gloria Molina Grand Park dog area0.1 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.

Good to know

4 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.

Skid Row dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Skid Row?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Skid Row are Gloria Molina Grand Park (12 acres), Pershing Square (4.3 acres) and California Plaza Park (3.7 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Skid Row?

Yes. LAPD Lawn Park is about 0.5 miles from the neighborhood center, and 2 more off-leash areas are within a 15-minute walk. 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.