Dog walks in University Park, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central University Park, you'll find 12 parks covering about 155 acres and 2.6 miles of named walking paths.

12Parks nearby

155Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

2.6Trail miles

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

Parks near University Park

Exposition Park143 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Great Lawn1.7 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
Hoover Recreation Center2.5 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Hutton Park1.3 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Alumni Park1.4 acres · 0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
McCarthy Quad1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Jesse A. Brewer Jr. Park2.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps
Saint James Park0.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near University Park

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Financial District, Historic Core and Skid Row.

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

Walking paths and trails

Hellman Way0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Trousdale Parkway0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Childs Way0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Watt Way0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Güney California Üniversitesi0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bloom Walk0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

3 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.

University Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in University Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central University Park are Exposition Park (143 acres), Great Lawn (1.7 acres) and Hoover Recreation Center (2.5 acres). For a longer walk, try the Hellman Way. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near University Park?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods with dog areas include Financial District, Historic Core, Skid Row.

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.