Knowland Park

9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605

4.7

1097 reviews

Dog Park Features

Surface Type

🌳grass

Park Size

large

Fencing

Not Fenced

Off-Leash Area

Not Available

Indoor Space

Outdoor Only

Water Fountain

Not Available

Overview

Knowland Park offers wide-open hillsides and sweeping Bay views where leashed dogs can join you on long, peaceful walks just behind the Oakland Zoo. It’s a natural, undeveloped escape with room to roam and plenty of scenery for both you and your pup.

Details

Stretching across oak-dotted hills and grassland, Knowland Park feels more like a wild open space than a city park, giving dogs a chance to explore new scents along its multiuse trails. Owners mention a calm atmosphere on the backside of the zoo, where you can choose flat paths or add some good hill climbs to your walk. Scenic overlooks invite you to pause, take in the views, and give your dog a water break before heading on. Trails are shared with cyclists, so it’s a better fit for confident, well-leashed dogs than for off-leash romps.

♿️ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

🎯 Additional Amenities

Public restroom

📞 Contact Information

Address: 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605
Plus Code: QV49+99 Oakland, California
Phone: (510) 615-5566

📍 Location

Popular Times

💡 Pro Tip: Quietest Time to Visit

The park is typically least busy on Friday mornings.

Sunday

6am12pm6pm

Monday

6am12pm6pm

Tuesday

6am12pm6pm

Wednesday

6am12pm6pm

Thursday

6am12pm6pm

Friday

6am12pm6pm

Saturday

6am12pm6pm

🐕 Nearby Dog Parks

Knowland Park Open Space

Oakland, CA

Knowland Park Open Space is a vast hillside escape next to the Oakland Zoo where dogs can roam long, open trails with sweeping Bay and ridgeline views. Expect wide, grassy slopes and plenty of room for energetic pups and humans to stretch their legs away from city streets.

0.4 miles

King Estate Open Space Park

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High on the Oakland hills, King Estate Open Space Park gives dogs and their humans wide‑open meadows and sweeping Bay views to roam, sniff, and explore. It feels more like a wild hillside hike than a typical neighborhood dog run.

1.4 miles

Verdese Carter Park

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Verdese Carter Park is a neighborhood green space where leashed dogs can join their families for picnics, playtime, and community events. Wide open areas, playgrounds, and basketball courts make it an easy stop when you want to fold a dog walk into everyday park time.

1.8 miles

Distances shown are from Knowland Park