Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Oakland, CA

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.

Great yard, lots of room to roam and many shady spots to take a break from the sun. The neighbor dogs were out briefly a couple times and barked a bit, but they stayed in the top part of their yard which was very secure. I may have felt nervous if they were down by the chain link fence.

Lots of space for the pups to run! The gentle slope is a nice feature - makes for an extra tiring game of fetch :).

We enjoyed this lovely yard and the shady trees, nice seating area, toys, balls, and water. The host is a great communicator.

Robyn’s yard was lovely, with plenty of areas to sit and space for the pups to play. We look forward to visiting again.

What a lovely place! The yard is clean, neat, and fully fenced in. The gravel is not so conducive to running around or wrestling (if that’s your thing) but it was perfect for us today, as Billie spent the time smelling the flowers and enjoying being off leash outside. This would also be perfect for dogs who have grass allergies. I would definitely recommend this Sniffspot!

Lovely place to relax and so peaceful! The stairs are steep and a bit wobbly, since it’s on a hill, just a heads up. My dog was obsessed with looking through the fence at the chickens next door lol!

Fantastic garden oasis in the Oakland hills. Our reactive dog had a great time exploring and sniffing all the new smells, and plotting ways to get to the squirrels on the other side of the fence :) impossible, not to worry. We loved it, hope to return soon.

Such a lovely Sniffspot! The backyard isn't huge but perfectly secure, with plenty of room for my dog to run and play. There’s lots of shade to keep things cool, and the seating area is super cute and comfy, perfect for relaxing while my pup explored. Peaceful, private, and very well set up, we’ll definitely be back!

So grateful for this SniffSpot! It gives me the opportunity to bring a dog from Berkeley East Bay Humane to a lovely yard.

It’s a really great spot. It’s my dogs’ favorite place to go. Cory is a good host and very accommodating.

Nice and well-maintained shady yard with water available. Gravel and cement surfaces. Easy to get in and out. Thank you!

Great, large fenced space! The owner was very helpful with instructions sent in advance. As others have mentioned, to enter you go down a hallway with stairs. One thing to note is if your dog runs back that way, they aren't visible from the main yard. We left a little early because a car backfired in the distance and scared my very noise sensitive dog, but that was just bad luck.

Beautiful yard with so much space for dogs to play. No other animals within seeing or hearing distance when I was there. My dog had so much fun and enjoyed running and relaxing in the shade too.

Our dog enjoyed sniffing all over the grounds. A lot of plants and shade for her to romp around in. We could hear the neighbors and chickens next door but our dog never saw them so she was fine. Plenty of water and toys though the landscaping wasn't ideal for fetch or running full speed. Overall we had a good time and our dog came back and had a nice long nap.

Huge backyard, lots of free roaming space and my dogs were so tired after the play session. Unfortunately, foxtails are native here so it’ll be hard to avoid. My recommendation to others is to always check your dog’s paws.

This was our first Sniff Spot and it was great. The yard was secure and there were lots of shady spots to rest and get out of the sun.

Quite a few steps down but the running up and down hill really tired out Ranger! Lots of beautiful flowers to see and smell! There were even orange and lemon trees.