Knowland Park Open Space

Whitecliff Rd, Oakland, CA 94605

4.7

215 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 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.

Details

Spilling over the hills above the Oakland Zoo, Knowland Park Open Space offers miles of open trails, broad green grasslands, and big-sky vistas that make walks feel like a true mini hike. Reviewers describe the paths as wide and mostly treeless, so dogs get lots of open running room while owners enjoy panoramic views and surprise glimpses of wildlife. It’s a true natural area rather than a built dog facility, with foxtails and seasonal tall grass in spots, so it suits dogs used to hiking and being on-leash in open terrain. Come prepared with your own water and supplies, and enjoy a quiet, expansive outing that feels far more remote than its Oakland address suggests.

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday5 AM to 10 PM

Tuesday5 AM to 10 PM

Wednesday5 AM to 10 PM

Thursday5 AM to 10 PM

Friday5 AM to 10 PM

Saturday5 AM to 10 PM

Sunday5 AM to 10 PM

♿️ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

🎯 Additional Amenities

Public restroom

📞 Contact Information

Address: Whitecliff Rd, Oakland, CA 94605
Plus Code: QV56+2V Oakland, California
Located in: Knowland Park

📍 Location

Popular Times

💡 Pro Tip: Quietest Time to Visit

The park is typically least busy on Sunday mornings.

Sunday

6am12pm6pm

Monday

6am12pm6pm

Tuesday

6am12pm6pm

Wednesday

6am12pm6pm

Thursday

6am12pm6pm

Friday

6am12pm6pm

Saturday

6am12pm6pm

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0.4 miles

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1.5 miles

Distances shown are from Knowland Park Open Space