Dog walks in Westwood, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood, you'll find 11 parks covering about 22 acres.

11Parks nearby

22Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0.1Trail miles

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

Parks near Westwood

Holmby Park8.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Court of Sciences2.1 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza1.9 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Murphy Sculpture Garden2.8 acres · 0.5 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Dickson Court South1.6 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Dickson Court North1.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Wilson Plaza1.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Dickson Plaza1.2 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Westwood

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Westwood Village and Brentwood Glen.

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

Walking paths and trails

Rieber Walk0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

2 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.

Westwood dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Westwood?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood are Holmby Park (8.3 acres), Court of Sciences (2.1 acres) and Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza (1.9 acres). For a longer walk, try the Rieber Walk. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Westwood?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods with dog areas include Westwood Village, Brentwood Glen.

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.