Crissy Field -- Managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Association (GGNRA), this is an off-leash area that was once an important airfield for small planes and helicopters. Take Mason Street west past the old warehouses and turn right on Mitchell Street. Walk through the dirt parking lot to the off-leash area on the beach, east of Ft. Point. Keep your dog out of the fenced restoration area or risk being cited by NPS rangers! Dogs can swim in the Bay and run free on the sandy beach.

Fort Mason -- GGNRA-managed, on-leash area near the intersection of Bay & Laguna Streets. The best feature stands in the middle of the park -- a fire hydrant!! An added feature is a drinking fountain just for dogs!

Fort Point -- Another GGNRA-managed, on-leash spot. Follow the signs from Lincoln Avenue as you approach the Golden Gate Bridge. Not much grass, but lots of NPS rangers!! And you can watch some world-class surfers do their stuff under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Presidio of San Francisco -- This is also a GGNRA-managed spot. Enter at Arguello Boulevard near the Bridge approach. Lush forests and great hiking, but most of the area is "on leash" so watch out.

Allyne Park -- Located on the corner of Green & Gough Streets, this is a multi-use area so be considerate of other park users and keep your dog on-leash.

Alta Plaza Park -- Bounded by Jackson, Clay, Steiner & Scott Streets, this park has an official off-leash area in the 2nd terrace on the south side. Lots of dog owners know about this area so be prepared to see quite a few. The owners answer to their dog's names so get acquainted early!

Lafayette Park -- On Sacramento Street between Octavia & Gough is a 4-square block area with a lot of off-leash dog traffic. Beware of the steep slope that leads down to heavy traffic on Sacramento Street.

Marina Green -- Famous neighborhood gathering spot for sunbathers, bicyclists, joggers, in-line skaters, you name it!! Lots of people around so be considerate. Keep your dog on-leash.

Moscone Park -- Chestnut & Buchanan. Large recreational area but dogs are welcome too. Popular with the local marina crowd. Dogs are allowed off-leash, but not allowed to drink out of the water fountain.