Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Oakland, CA

Friendly host filled up all the water for us before we arrived on a hot day! Great space, lots of places to sit and enjoy the yard in the shade

Great spot! Gus loved running around the beautiful yard. Lots of places to sit and hangout. Host was very accommodating.

A hidden wonderland in Oakland with a mix of sunny and shaded areas! My Lab & Frenchie loved exploring and sniffing, and I appreciated the charming seating options after exploring with them! Make SURE to bring water and bowl. There was a bowl available, but the water supply was limited on our visit Once you’re in this amazing Sniffspot you won’t want to trek back to your transpo to get supplies. There are gates and some steps to enter and leave. Pure tranquility!

This is a great spot to visit! The host is extremely nice and thoughtful. Our dog had a great time playing fetch.

Great spot to have your dog run around and enjoy themselves. There were extra dog toys and doggie bags to use if needed. Would definitely recommend and would come back again!

My dogs loved it!! The property was a little rugged, a little unkept but it was wonderful for my two dogs. Its like a little obstacle course for them. They were running up and down the hill since it's on a slope. They were stunned at first that they could run freely. I saw a basket of toys and plenty of areas to sit and relax. I was actually running around trying to see what they were doing. I always worry. The fence was completely free of openings to adjacent properties. It was easy to enter. You can pretty much take them at any time since there is plenty of areas to cover from the sun, if it is sunny. I would not recommend it for an older person since it can be hard to go up and down the stairs.

Super Clean and lots of space for my pup & his friend to run in, lots of cool down areas too. It was super easy to get into. They also provided toys and poop bags if happen to forget yours. Definitely coming back!

Very beautiful space for your doggy. Had plenty of balls for us to use. Little hard to find parking but easy to find the area! Definitely recommend

We enjoy coming to this quiet space in Oakland. Our dog likes to just explore and hang out so this is perfect for him. Plenty of spaces to sit and watch your pets as they run around.

This was our first sniffspot to visit ever! Robyn made the place super welcoming, with a full dog bowl next to a hose, bins of clean and used balls, tug toys, and a tool for throwing balls! There was a sign in the gate confirming it was the right place, and the whole thing was a breeze! The only trick is that the back fence is only ~4 feet high, and my husky mix found the one spot she might be able to escape over it (by balancing on some old wood and a cement block near the corner). She kept going back to puzzle over it which made me nervous, so I clipped her leash back on (to drag) and supervised whenever she was in that corner. A bummer cause I was hoping to be fully off leash, but better to be safe! For normal dogs though, that likely isn't a concern! :)

The yard was really peaceful and everything was organized, the dogs were happy to run and sniff around. I’d book again.

Great spot! Fully fenced and secure. My dog absolutely loved it! He just likes to walk around a sniff, so he had plenty of choices. Got so exhausted he asked to leave so he can sleep.

Lily was so nice!! Her garden is beautiful and has a lot of room to run around. It was easy finding her yard and so clean. Beautiful garden and we’ll definitely come by again :)

Easy to find street parking. Entrance was easy to find and open. The area is a decent size, not super big, not small. It is trimmed down and no hazardous stuff around. I really appreciate the filled up fresh water bowl and the toys clearly labeled whether clean or dirty. Will return to this place.

What a lovely secret garden (and a huge one that keeps going and going)! Our dog loved exploring every single inch of it. We'll be back for sure.

We had a great time this evening. Yard was very clean and plenty of toys and balls for the babies to play with. We will definitely be visiting again in the near future. Thanks Robyn!!!

Lovely spot with a bucket of toys and water stations! Didn’t hear any animals or dogs on neighboring properties when I was there. Thank you

Lots of space to run around. Lots of nooks and crannies to sniff. It was a warm day and there are some nice shady areas under the trees. We had some rain during our last visit and found this to be a nice spot to visit in any weather. Our two big dogs love it!

This spot was AWESOME! We decided to stop here for a break during our road trip & I highly recommend it. It's a perfect spot, especially in the middle of the day. It was over 90 degrees at 1pm & there was plenty of shade for Lulu to cool down (she has a black coat & she overheats easily so I was very impressed). There's seating under the shade, water bowls, lots of toys & plenty of space to roam around. Parking was a nightmare & 99% of that was my fault. I'm not from the area but you can park right in the front of the gate entrance or in the parking spaces in between Lilly's house & the neighbors' house if the main parking area is full. Lilly is sooo nice & welcoming. She came out to chat with us since I was messaging her previously & wanted to make sure we had a great time (I'd like to make it clear it was not unexpected!). I appreciated that a lot & anyone who comes here will notice that Lilly goes above & beyond for our furry babies. 💜

Lovely to have so much space for my dog to run around. It was so quiet and lots of places to sit while my dog chased the ball. Just make sure to check your dog for foxtails afterwards. Plenty of balls for dogs of all sizes.