Mission Dolores Dog Play Area North

San Francisco, CA 94114

4.5
17 reviews
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Dog Park Features

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

Overview

Tucked into the north side of Mission Dolores Park, this quirky dog play area is best known for its ever-changing, “world‑famous” mulch pile that local walkers and even an IRL bike streamer check on daily. Dogs get a soft, diggable surface right off the main paths and near the tennis courts, making it an easy stop on any park stroll.

Details

Set along the Mission Dolores tennis courts, the North Dog Play Area offers a casual, unfussy corner where city dogs can romp on a forgiving mulch surface rather than concrete. Regulars joke about the legendary Mission Dolores Mulch Pile, an almost‑always‑there mound that becomes an impromptu digging pit and landmark—people and pups alike come by just to see how big it is today. Because it sits within the larger Dolores Park, you’ll get a lively, social vibe and plenty of passersby even when you’re just letting your dog sniff around the pile. Expect an open, park‑side feel rather than a fully kitted‑out dog run, and plan your visit for cooler parts of the day since there’s limited structure around the area.

⏰ 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

📞 Contact Information

Address
San Francisco, CA 94114
Plus Code: QH6F+4C Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA

Located in: Mission Dolores Park

📍 Location

Popular Times

💡 Pro Tip: Quietest Time to Visit

The park is typically least busy on Tuesday mornings.

Sunday

6am12pm6pm

Monday

6am12pm6pm

Tuesday

6am12pm6pm

Wednesday

6am12pm6pm

Thursday

6am12pm6pm

Friday

6am12pm6pm

Saturday

6am12pm6pm

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