Dog walks in Westwood Village, Los Angeles

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood Village, you'll find 6 parks covering about 25 acres and 1 off-leash dog area.

6Parks nearby

25Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Westwood Village

Westwood Park21 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza1.9 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Court of Sciences2.1 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Westwood Gardens Park0.3 acres · 0.2 mi (about 4 min walk) · Open in Maps
Weyburn Park Area0.4 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
The Californian on Wilshire Park0.1 acres · 0.3 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Westwood Village

Westwood Park dog area0.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 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

9 mapped drinking fountains nearby, 2 with a dog bowl or dog-level spout. Still bring water on warm days.
3 mapped dog waste stations along the way.
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 Village dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Westwood Village?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood Village are Westwood Park (21 acres), Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza (1.9 acres) and Court of Sciences (2.1 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Westwood Village?

Yes. Westwood Park dog area is about 0.4 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.