Dog walks in Westwood Park, San Francisco

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

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated September 18, 2026

Within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood Park, you'll find 6 parks covering about 72 acres.

6Parks nearby

72Acres of parks

0Off-leash areas

0Trail miles

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

Parks near Westwood Park

Mount Davidson Park39 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Balboa Park26 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Aptos Playground4.8 acres · 0.4 mi (about 8 min walk) · Open in Maps
Sunnyside Playground2.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 13 min walk) · Open in Maps
Lakeview and Ashton Mini Park0.5 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps
Tara Street Park0.1 acres · 0.7 mi (about 14 min walk) · Open in Maps

Off-leash dog areas near Westwood Park

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. The closest neighborhoods with dog areas are Outer Mission, Excelsior and Glen Park.

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

Good to know

1 mapped drinking fountain nearby. Still bring water on warm days.
1 mapped dog waste station along the way.
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.
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Westwood Park dog walk FAQ

Where can I walk my dog in Westwood Park?

The main green spaces within about a 15-minute walk of central Westwood Park are Mount Davidson Park (39 acres), Balboa Park (26 acres) and Aptos Playground (4.8 acres). Most city parks require dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas.

Is there a dog park near Westwood Park?

There are no mapped off-leash areas within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby San Francisco neighborhoods with dog areas include Outer Mission, Excelsior, Glen Park.

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.