Walking your dog responsibly is a fun, healthy, and popular way to enjoy Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). GGNRA provides trails, beaches, and open spaces that are available for dog walking! We are proud to be the only park in the National Park Service to designate particular areas for allowing responsible dog walking off-leash when under voice and sight control. GGNRA is home to more than 3,947 plant and animal species (38 of which are rare, threatened, or endangered) and countless cultural resources including American coastal fortifications and Native American artifacts. Please observe signs indicating where pets are permitted in the park to ensure that park resources will be around for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. If you bring your pet to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, please protect your pet, other people, and park resources by abiding by regulations in the Superintendent's Compendium and Exhibits (maps) on the Laws & Policies webpage and the 2008 Special Regulation for Crissy Field and Ocean Beach Snowy Plover Areas codified at 36 CFR 7.97(d).
Clean Up After Your Pet Pet excrement shall be removed immediately from the Park or be deposited in an appropriate trash/waste container by the person(s) controlling the pet(s). To keep your visit safe, enjoyable, and respectful to wildlife and other visitors, be sure to follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger Code. Service animals accompanying a person with a disability, as defined by Federal law and Department of Justice regulations (Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations § 36.104), are allowed wherever visitors or employees are allowed. For more information on the DOJ ADA Revised Service Animal Regulations, please see our Service Animals webpage: |
Last updated: June 9, 2025