Dogs at San Mateo County Parks
Parks For You and Your Dog

Updated Tuesday, January 19, 2021
In accordance with the County's updated dog ordinance, San Mateo County Parks and the Dog Work Group have significantly expanded recreational opportunities for dogs and their owners by allowing dogs on leash and on trail at several new park locations. The full list of locations available to you and your dogs is now as follows:
- Coyote Point Recreation Area (Learn More »)
- Junipero Serra Park
- Devil’s Slide Trail
- Pillar Point Bluff
- Quarry Park
- Mirada Surf
- Coastal Trail at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
In addition to the San Mateo County parks and trails that allow dogs, consider dog-friendly trails in nearby Midpeninsula Open Space District locations:
- Pulgas Ridge in San Carlos
- Windy Hill in Portola Valley
- Thornwood in Woodside
When visiting the park with your dog, please be sure to:
- Always keep dogs on leash
- Scoop the poop
- No more than 3 dogs per person
- Keep leash 6 feet or less when near others
- Keep dogs out of playgrounds and other undesignated areas
- Leave wildlife and vegetation undisturbed
While increased dog access is being piloted at San Mateo County Parks, our park rangers will focus on educating park visitors on the new ordinance and may issue citations with fees for non-compliance.
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Dog Work Group
The Dog Work Group, comprised of community members and County commissioners and staff, are following up on work done by the Dog Management Committee by identifing potential park locations for additional dog recreation.