Dog walks in Forest Hill, San Francisco

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Forest Hill, you'll find 15 parks covering about 60 acres and 2.5 miles of named walking paths.

15Parks nearby

60Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

2.5Trail miles

Map of parks, dog areas, and walking paths within about a 15-minute walk of Forest Hill, San Francisco — Neighborhood center Parks Dog areas Walking paths Water fountains ~15-minute walk

Parks near Forest Hill

Mount Davidson Park39 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Golden Gate Heights Park7 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Edgehill Mountain Open Space2.7 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Grand View Park4.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
J.P. Murphy Playground1.3 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
West Portal Playground1.1 acres · 0.4 mi (about 7 min walk) · Open in Maps
Rocky Outcrop1.7 acres · 0.6 mi (about 11 min walk) · Open in Maps
Midtown Terrace Park and Sutro Recreation Center1.5 acres · 0.5 mi (about 10 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Forest Hill

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Midtown Terrace, Parkside and Diamond Heights.

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

Walking paths and trails

Steep Ravine Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Sherwood Road Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Dan's Lost Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Victory Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Clarendon Knob Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Troop 88 Trail0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

2 mapped drinking fountains nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
San Francisco is mild year-round, often foggy and cool, so long walks work in almost any season. The city has dozens of designated dog play areas. Outside them, leash rules apply, and some sensitive habitat areas restrict dogs entirely.
Planning the day's walk? See how long to walk your dog.

Forest Hill dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Forest Hill?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Forest Hill are Mount Davidson Park (39 acres), Golden Gate Heights Park (7 acres) and Edgehill Mountain Open Space (2.7 acres). For a longer walk, try the Steep Ravine Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Forest Hill?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby San Francisco neighborhoods with dog areas include Midtown Terrace, Parkside, Diamond Heights.

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.