Oak Glen Park

Richmond Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611

4.3
107 reviews
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Dog Park Features

Surface Type
🌳grass
Park Size
small
Fencing
Not Fenced
Off-Leash Area
Not Available
Indoor Space
Outdoor Only
Water Fountain
Not Available

Overview

Oak Glen Park is a quiet, creekside green pocket where neighborhood dogs can sniff, explore, and enjoy a surprisingly wild-feeling slice of nature right off Richmond Blvd. With its shady trees and small grassy clearings, it’s a peaceful alternative to busier urban parks for leashed strolls and low-key sniffaris.

Details

Tucked into the Oakland Ave–Harrison St area, Oak Glen Park feels more like a tiny nature reserve than a typical city playground, with an exposed creek, overgrown brush, and a few intimate lawns where dogs and humans can pause together. Reviewers describe it as tranquil and underrated, a spot where you can slow down, listen to the water, and wander short, informal paths rather than a formal trail network. The park is small and has limited developed amenities—locals mention ad hoc picnic setups and note the lack of regular benches or tables—so it’s best suited for relaxed, leashed walks rather than high-energy fetch sessions. Adventurous pups may enjoy carefully heading down the steep path to the stream, but owners should be prepared for uneven terrain and keep a close hold on the leash.

⏰ Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

♿️ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

🎯 Additional Amenities

Swings

📞 Contact Information

Address
Richmond Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
Plus Code: RPCR+6H Oakland, California
Phone
(510) 238-7275

📍 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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