Dog walks in Glen Park, San Francisco

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Glen Park, you'll find 15 parks covering about 132 acres, 3 off-leash dog areas, and 1.6 miles of named walking paths.

15Parks nearby

132Acres of parks

3Off-leash areas

1.6Trail miles

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

Parks near Glen Park

Glen Canyon Park73 acres · 0.3 mi (about 6 min walk) · Open in Maps
Saint Mary's Park10 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Walter Haas Playground4.6 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in MapsHas an off-leash area
Balboa Park26 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Bosworth Street Open Space2.5 acres · in the neighborhood · Open in Maps
George Christopher Playground6.4 acres · 0.6 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Billy Goat Hill3.3 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Dorothy W. Erskine Park1.8 acres · 0.2 mi (about 5 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Glen Park

Walter Haas Dog Park0.23 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Joby's Dog Run0.26 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Saint Mary's Park dog area0.56 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps

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

Walking paths and trails

Coyote Crags Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Islais Creek Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
Bernal Cut Path0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Arlington Path0.2 mi within a 15-minute walk
Gum Tree Girls Trail0.1 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

6 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.

Glen Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Glen Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Glen Park are Glen Canyon Park (73 acres), Saint Mary's Park (10 acres) and Walter Haas Playground (4.6 acres). For a longer walk, try the Coyote Crags Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Glen Park?

Yes. Walter Haas Dog Park is about 0.4 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.