Dog walks in Midtown Terrace, San Francisco

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Midtown Terrace, you'll find 12 parks covering about 127 acres, 1 off-leash dog area, and 5.3 miles of named walking paths.

12Parks nearby

127Acres of parks

1Off-leash areas

5.3Trail miles

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

Parks near Midtown Terrace

Glen Canyon Park73 acres · 0.5 mi (about 9 min walk) · Open in Maps
Mount Davidson Park39 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps
Midtown Terrace Park and Sutro Recreation Center1.5 acres · 0.1 mi (about 3 min walk) · Open in Maps
Tank Hill2.8 acres · 0.6 mi (about 12 min walk) · Open in Maps
Douglass Playground2.9 acres · 0.7 mi (about 15 min walk) · Open in Maps
Edgehill Mountain Open Space2.7 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Kite Hill Open Space2.7 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
J.P. Murphy Playground1.3 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Midtown Terrace

Upper Douglass Dog Play Area3.91 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

Historic Trail0.8 mi within a 15-minute walk
Steep Ravine Trail0.5 mi within a 15-minute walk
Sutro Tower Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
North Ridge Trail0.4 mi within a 15-minute walk
East Ridge Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk
Sherwood Road Trail0.3 mi within a 15-minute walk

Good to know

3 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.

Midtown Terrace dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Midtown Terrace?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Midtown Terrace are Glen Canyon Park (73 acres), Mount Davidson Park (39 acres) and Midtown Terrace Park and Sutro Recreation Center (1.5 acres). For a longer walk, try the Historic Trail. Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Midtown Terrace?

Yes. Upper Douglass Dog Play Area is about 0.7 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.