Great place for taking photos! Lots of beautiful backgrounds. Big parking lot is a huge plus. There are many walking and running pathways. Dogs are not allowed in this park. I'd definitely recommend coming here on a sunny weekend if you're looking for a park to hit up! read more

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Decent dog park. Good points; split zones for small and large dogs. Dog height water fountains. Fine gravel avoids mud and dirt. Clean up bags and disposal. Large enough for a dog to run flat out for more than 5 seconds. Fully fenced. Not-so-good points: No human water fountain. Little shade. Unattractive. Not sure if there are bathrooms, didn't see any. Also, it was muggy today. Not sure if that is the weather today or its proximity to the water. Overall, an average dog park for the area but I prefer Eagle Dog Park. read more

I like this park. It's nice and open, clean and usually has well behaved dogs. I love that there is a table with a canopy. I wish there was more shade for the dogs. Definitely bring water! read more

This park is workable but without grass it's a little less than fantastic. I know, we're in a drought and I should just be happy with their cedar chip, hamster habitat, over there... but I'm not. Arriving here can be a challenge too. Apple Maps guides you right into shoreline amphitheater which means you pass the dog park on the right. It's hidden. Make sure you TURN RIGHT on NORTH RD. That's where the entrance is. It is the case this park has more Corgi per square inch than there are wooks at Burning Man. MV dog park is chock-a-block with Shiba Inu Doge too. I hope that helps. That is all. read more

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Construction workers are maniac's. 3-4 truckers driving quickly through the road carrying sand and materials to create a big wind of dust to the walkers. Why don't they think for the people walking in the park? Why opened a park for people walking when you have construction workers who doesn't care to driving recklessly to polluted the air with sand and dust? They will get cancer by walking in this park. read more

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First time coming to this park I loved the location and the views.My pup enjoyed the big yard where he could run around off leash and sniff around.This place is great for playing a game of fetch read more

Lame dog park with no grass, no trees, no nothin! My dog likes to play with the ball but all these rocks stick to everything and she could end up swallowing them or choking on them. I've always hated dog parks with no grass for this very reason. We stopped here so she could stretch her legs but no ball time ): Also, it's called "Shoreline Dog Park" but it should be called "Next To Giant Hill Blocking Entire View Of Shoreline, Dog Park" read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

Loved it. Small and big dog side and super nice owners. I've gone in the morning and very few people use it. Lots of people and pups after 5 in the afternoon. Well maintained, I've seen someone cleaning every morning. read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great spot! Today was a shiba inu party which was awesome! 12+ shiba Inu around to play with "9Pretty convenient location. Separated small dog and big dog to two different areas. read more

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This review is for the *Shoreline Park* and NOT the Dog Park, which is located on North Road just OUTSIDE the main entrance to Shoreline. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is No Domesticated Animals Policy in use on all the Shoreline Park grounds. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shoreline Park @Mountain View is the 750-acre wildlife and recreation area, wetlands, and wildlife refuge and habitat. Shoreline Park offers wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, kite flying, bird watching, biking, sailing, windsurfing, boating, and golfing. The park is situated along the wetlands by the San Francisco Bay and provides for a beautiful setting and gorgeous views of the mountains to the west and east across the bay. It is centrally located in the heart of Silicon Valley. There are miles of trails available for jogging, hiking and biking. There is abundance of wildlife along unpaved paths, paved roads, and hiking trials. On the western edge of the park, the trails connect to the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. The park itself is comprised of irrigated meadowlands, wildlife and habitat areas with self-guided interpretive signage, and also offers environmental tours along the eight miles of paved trails. Extensive wetlands include two tidal marshes, two sloughs, a seasonal marsh and storm retention basin, two creeks and five irrigation reservoirs on the golf course. Shoreline Park first opened to the public in 1983. It is open everyday, from sunrise to sunset. The City of Mountain View operates a Shoreline Division, which is responsible for operation, protection and enhancement of environmental areas within Shoreline. Shoreline Park amenities include a small man made boat sailing lake (about 50 acres) operated by Silicon Shores, with a boathouse and a lakeside cafe, a golf course with Michael's restaurant, clubhouse and banquet facilities, and the historic Rengstorff House and gardens, all of which are perfect for leisure time and recreational activities. Shoreline has unique history in that it stands on 20 million cubic yards of refuse. The lowlands were raised 20 feet to a usable height with landfill, accepting garbage from San Francisco from 1965 until 1983 (park opening), while also creating a barrier to prevent flooding in Mountain View and surrounding areas. What used to be over 600 acres of old landfills, wrecking yards and hog farms were transformed into one of the San Francisco Bay most popular regional recreation areas. Shoreline's landfill methane, generated by decomposing refuse, is captured through the management system to generate power. I should also note that next to the golf course there is a Shoreline Amphitheatre, an outdoor concert venue, also built on a landfill in 1985-86 as part of the Shoreline Park project. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To protect the wildlife habitat (mainly birds), THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED on the Shoreline Park grounds anywhere, including at the lake (even if the dog is inside the vehicle when entering to pick up your kid from the summer camp). This is called the "no domesticated animals" policy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ read more

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This Sunday, me and my friend Todd went here with his gorgeous german shepard. We both live in Redwood City but chose this place instead because it was raining, and there's no mud. This place is great. Dog parks are better than playgrounds. It cracks me up to hear all the doggie parents conglomerating in a circle, telling tales of how Gracie did this the other day and Barker did that.... But I just wish people could be a little more careful about keeping an eye on their dogs. As we were getting off one of the benches, getting ready to leave, it became difficult for me to just pack it up and leave knowing I'd seen some dog take a majorly diahrreatic crap and leave the puddle there, unbeknownst to the owner. My friend's dog, Parker, ended up gleefully digging next to it and covering it with sand. Which made me keep thinking... someone's going to step right in that pile 'o sh*t and be mighty pissed. So I scooped it up (one of those moments where you're going... please god do not let there be some hole in this bag...). I may have a few cats but... you know you're a dog person at heart when you don't think twice about picking up someone else's dog sh*t. UPDATE: For anyone who wants to know how to get here, it's easy. Just take the shorline East exit and keep going all the way straight till you're almost at the gate for the golf course. You'll see a green sign for it on the right. read more

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As you are approaching Shoreline Park, the Dog Park will be on your right, right before the gate. It's location is basically on the outskirt of Google and the Shoreline Amitheatre. What I love about this place is that the the park has tons of space & parking. It's sanctioned into two areas (large dogs & small dogs) and has benches, picnic tables and shade from trees. I wish this park to had a little grass, or even a partial grassy area to offset some of the dirt. The fenced in portion of the park is mostly composed of gravel and dirt, so once one little 4-legged furry friend starts kicking or digging, an enormous cloud of debris forms and comes your way. Also because this park is so close to Shoreline Amphitheater, I'd highly recommend avoiding this area pre and post concerts since traffic in this area does get congested. read more

Shoreline Park is my favorite park in Mountain View. It's a beautiful and picturesque location, located right on the bay. There are lots of stunning secret spots in such a big location! There's well-maintained bathrooms at the Lakehouse, plenty of parking, beautiful views of the water especially at sunset, and tons of wildlife to be spotted. It's an oasis great for taking pictures! read more

We have a big energetic dog and he enjoys running with other big dogs. The problem is truly when small dogs are brought to the big dog side. For some reason, it is usually a small man on a cell phone. I wish I knew what complex this type of man has but at best it is annoying. Why endanger the little dogs this way? Why the cell phone? We have met some lovely people who really want to spend time outside with their dogs. It's great if you have a super energetic dog and they can run to their hearts delight. So, the big dogs are happily running around and 10 pound dog (in what crazy mind is this a big dog) gets shut inside with the big guys. Owner is on his phone only to start yelling because the big dogs come charging. No surprise at the outcome.... We won't be going back. read more

So I thought there would be dog friendly trails nearby based on the pictures (so many mountains!)...Unfortunately, the WHoLe area is not dog friendly... We were stopped by a ranger near the lake, which is just a few minutes up from the park. It's beautiful, but no dogs is pretty lame!! The dog park itself is rather small and like other yelpers mentioned, it smells mostly like dog urine. (-) Small overall (-) No grass (-) Quite smelly, of dog urine (-) No dog friendly trails (it's sandwiched between roads/parking lots really) (+) Friendly owners (+) Big and small dog area (+) Doggy water fountain I probably wouldn't come back here but it might be a good little pit stop if you work nearby. read more

Great dog park in the mountain view area. There are poop pick up bags for you to use. The dog owners are friendly. There is a shaded area in the middle of the park for dog owners to rest. There is a water fountain for the dog near the entrance of the dog park. read more

If you want a dog park during the week that's not slammed pack with other dogs then this is the place. I just moved in the area and I love that I can have one on one with my dog. read more

Shoreline Dog Park - My GSP - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

We've come to this dog park off and on for 10+ years and have always found it to be clean and safe for our small dogs. Our newest pup, a rescue, much prefers this park to others we've visited like Los Gatos Creek park and Del Monte park. He's shy and not super trusting of new humans or dogs so he always seems to shut down when we take him to other dog parks...but not this one. I think it's because the vibe is a bit more relaxed and the setting itself is more calming for him because it's surrounded by open space and there's no road noise. It's great that there are separate areas for small dogs and big dogs but he even feels safe visiting the big dogs because that side is so large that he still can be "socially distant" if he wants (and so can we). Four paws up for Shoreline! read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

My dog lives here on weekends. Sunday afternoons is pug happy hour and there's a lot of snorting happy dogs. There is a seperate small and large dog park. Although my pug loves the small dog park, she stares longingly at the large dog section (they seem to be having more fun). The dogs and their owners are all nice and friendly. It is dusty, prepare to wash your dog afterwards and watch out for the car seats. read more

Pros: Large, vast dirt area. Poop bags scattered across park. Large and small dog sections. Cons: No grass what so ever. Only one shaded benches. Fences are a bit short. One dog jumped over the fence into the small dog section. read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Pup playing with other dog. - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I've gone here a few more times and I got to say my dislike for the dirt area still remains, but the people are very nice here and the dogs are overall very friendly to people and other dogs. If my dog and I are in the area and there is not an event going on at the amphitheater, then we would gladly visit by. read more

3.5 stars I like that they have a small dog area here. The other dogs were well behaved, and the owners were nice. There's also benches and a water fountain for your dog, but it would have been even better if it was grass. I've seen really nice grassy new dog parks in Livermore. read more

OK, the park is just a piece of dirt. But thats ok. Rather have that than a bunch of stuff in the grass that I don't know about. Water fountains for the dogs, bags to clean up. I like the park in general. However, in regards to the people and their dogs.... I have a puppy, wants to play nice. I came here to get him socialized to other dogs. But dogs biting mine under the guise of '..thats just his way to play" and making him scream is crap. I see people on their phones while their dogs play fetch with me. I like the small and big dog areas. Just wish the owners would control their dogs. If they can't play nice and you can't control them, stay home. read more

Yup, lots of dirt. Friendly owners, some regulars too. Good stretch of area in both sides for dogs to run around. Two areas, for small dogs separate from the bigger dogs. Lots of folks around 5pm there on the weekdays. Low key on rainy days in late winter. Interesting to watch the dog walking company that brings an entire heard of dogs, in a 15 passenger van. All the 10 or so dogs get unloaded, worked by the trainer and then reloaded back into the van within the hour or so they are all there. read more

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The hours are very strict. Expect a prompt visit from security if violate. We prefer to got at dusk, since cool, which is too late. Facility is clean, well maintained, and in good condition. Could use some more dog shade. read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Wules and wegulations - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

After 15 years of being dog-less, we adopted a 3 1/2 year old maltese-poodle into our family. Although she's not a puppy, she still needs a place to stretch her legs out, run and socialize with other dogs. I don't like the fact that there's no grass and that it's all dirt, however I do like the fact that there's separate areas for small and large dogs. Caitlin B. has some great advice about bringing towels - drainage is not that great in the yard areas and after a rain it can get pretty muddy. I've only been in the small dog area. The people that I've met there seem very nice and are great about cleaning up after their dog. Although I wish that there was a grass area for my dog to run in - this sure beats the duck pond in Milpitas. read more

I came here for my first corgi meet up (they meet 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month starting at 10am) i like how the area around this park isn't so busy, so if there was an unleashed dog around here, the chances of the dog getting hit by car is kinda slim. they have bags for the lil dropplings your dog may do. the park has two area, one for small dog, and big dogs. and the common area between is pretty big! which is nice, you can have a few people + dogs and can close the main gate and get in the 2nd gate relatively easy =) i just didn't like how there was no grass at all. out of the 3 dog parks i've been to, 2/3 don't have grass/astroturf! it just makes it seems so dirty.. there are benches, and one tree for shade. the water fountain is nice edition for the dogs, if you like communal dog fountain.. like they would know the difference =) there is tons of space to accommodate for lots of tiny little dogs! read more

Well it's either this or Los Gatos Dog Park and this is closer. I wish they would put in some grass or astroturf; i'm pretty sure the city of Mountain View can afford it. But for now, it is merely dirt, one or two trees, and a table to sit at. There are two sections: one for little dogs and for big dogs. Usually, by the time i wake up on the weekends and get down here there are only a few little dogs around. Most people bring their dogs in the morning!! Ugh! If you really want your dog to play with lots of dogs come before noon on Saturdays. Sundays are pretty slow. I have come here on the weekday as well after 5pm and there are people here as well but i hate the traffic that i have to incur to get here. The best thing about the park is the free poopie bags which are high quality! I'll admit that I usually take a few for the road.... read more

Big dogs should stay on the big dog side. Small dogs in the small dog side. Its unfair that people think its cool to bring their small ( and especially baking or aggressive) dogs- less than 20/30 pounds onto the large dog side. This seems to get lots of the dogs excited, and not really in a good way. I feel if the dogs stay separated according to the dog park rules- it would be easier on everyone. Im not perfect and neither are my dogs by a long shot... but I have to now leave with the infulx of small dogs in the large dog side "playing" ( or... attacking/ barking/ becoming aggressive) with the large dogs. Trained dog professional behaviorist advise to keep them separated at dog parks according to size. The sides are separated because many large dogs- time and time again- can become aggressive with small dogs. The rules are there for all the DOGS SAFETY! This can turn into an expensive trip to the vet- very fast. Why So two stars off not for the park, but the dog owners who do this. Otherwise its a super cool place, and we enjoy it! Most dogs and owners are super nice at this park. Try to avoid going when there is a concert- parking can be impossible. read more

I agree with some of the other Yelpers that this park is hit or miss. Some days I've gone here and It's been great. Good dogs, good owners and a good vibe. Some days it's the opposite. After you go a few times you'll get to know the trouble makers and the friendly ones. I also agree with the Yelpers about the small dogs in the big dog side. For example, there is a tiny Pug and a Corgie that frequent the park that are always in the big dog side. Why?! They have the most annoying owners too. The park itself has sand, a water fountain and plenty of poop bags. I love this park and wish I could go everyday. My boy loves it too. Lots of room to run around and plenty of dogs to play with. Tip: Try and avoid the Corgie days in general. Not the friendliest dogs and the owners often match the dog's personality. read more

Better than most dog parks that we've been to. So many different kinds of dogs and they're all so friendly and well behaved. Love coming here seeing all the dogs so happy to play with each other. The only down side to this place is that there is no grass for them to run on. Other than that 4 stars! read more

Shoreline Dog Park - Ziggy looking for a spot to mark. - Dog Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

We brought our Catahoula Leopard, Charlotte to the vet shortly after the adoption, and were told that it would be tough to tire her out. Places like Shoreline Dog Park make it not-so-tough. My gf and I have brought Charlotte a few times, and she's always had a blast! There's never a shortage of tennis balls scattered around the field. The majority of the dogs are well behaved with the exception of a few that get overly excited. It's only downfall is that the water from the fountain seems to give my dog diarrhea. Pros: Large space Well maintained Separation between small and large breeds Poop bags everywhere Tennis balls everywhere water fountain at dog's level Cons: Water from the fountain gives my dog diarrhea (-1 star) read more

This is a pretty nice dog park. 5 woof woof's. Sand/dirt grounds. Small separate area for small fur ball, latch on to your pant leg type doggies. Larger separate area where the big dawgs roam. Special drinking fountains for the precious pups. Doggie bag dispensers for your convenience. Bench areas to park yo' bootay Nice clean dog park. Can I get a woof, woof? read more

Buddy (the golden retriever) and I have visited a fair number of dog parks in the area and I have decided that Shoreline is the winner because it is closest, good dog park. Owning a larger dog, I do like that there are designated large dog vs. small dog areas. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks that they need to follow these rules. Honestly people, it's for the dogs own well being, don't be silly! The beauty of this park is that it is not shadowed by trees like some other parks in the area, allowing it to dry out after rainfall. Additionally, it is all a sand/dirt combo so it doesn't get too icky from dogs leaving behind their remnants. I have found that due to the speed at which my dog runs, he has a tendency (on this compacted surface) to cut up the pads of his paws -- a problem he doesn't have on grass. The park tends to be busy on the weekends and pretty empty during the working hours of the week. I personally try to go when it is quieter, due to the fear of dogs getting too excited and possibly starting a pack fight. The parking lot makes it very convenient to visit, however traffic coming down Shoreline can be a real slug. Just a quick add on note: I saw that Yelp was asking if this was a good place for kids, and I wanted to suggest to parents with small kids (under 12) that you should team up with another parent or go for a walk with Fido instead. Small kids and dogs (small or large) can be a serious problem -- don't take the risk! read more

This is a great place to get your dog's energy out. Pros: -Large and small area- some people prefer having this option. I have a Shiba, and he is on the smaller side, but he LOVES playing with the big dogs, so we always go to that side. -Huge area for the dogs to run around - A few benches for people to sit down - Water fountain -Near hiking -Ample parking Cons: -dirt/sand- meaning that your dog will get really dirty/dusty -closes a little before sun down -a little further out - like with most dog parks, sometimes there are unfriendly dogs.... Overall, I like this place a lot and would definitely recommend it! read more

I don't understand why people rate this park so poorly because of the people and dogs that go there. You're not reviewing the one or two dogs you encounter here, you're reviewing the park. Yeah, attendance in this park does make a difference, but not a significant difference. And this isn't supposed to be some luxurious getaway for your dog. It's a free dog park. What do you expect? GOOD: free, doggy poop bags, nice size, lowered water fountain for your dog, if you're not going at like 10 at night there's at least 2 other dogs there, tennis balls for you to play with your dog(they're quite dirty though) BAD: Sand kind of flooring, gets in your shoes, not too many benches, not too much shade, a bird might attack you if you're stand too long at the entrance gate, the bench with the overhang can get crowded because that's where you get shade :) read more

I came here with my two doggies and my husband expecting to find grass but there is absolutely no grass at all in the dog park. Some of the pictures are a little deceiving since they are taken outside of the dog park, across the street or so. The area outside the dog park is not secured so I wouldn't keep my dog off-leash in these areas. But I did see many dog owners in those areas walking their dogs off-leash. The size of the dog park was not that big and the terrain was not very interesting. It's just basically a rectangle area of dirt with a small concrete slab for one park bench with table. Oh, and one other bench. There is a separate secured area for big dogs and another for the smaller dogs. Attendance was just okay. I recall about 4 other dogs at the same time there steadily. They do have a nice doggie water fountain and poopie bags available. But no wow factor here... I would say that this place is not the worst that I have seen, but far from the greatest. I came because I heard of Pug Sundays which got me really excited to come. To my dismay, I only saw 2 pugs total during the time we stayed in the dog park. Later, 2 more pugs showed up at the parking lot but their family took them on a walk somewhere across the street, up on the hills. They never came inside the dog park. I was bummed. At least my dogs still had some social time with a couple other small dogs. read more

I like Shoreline Dog Park because it's close to my house and it's pretty well kept. I like that there is both a small dog and a big dog area. Brownie can play with pups of his own size here while I chill under the shade at the picnic table. The set up of the small dog area is a big square so I am able to keep an eye out on Brownie from the picnic table regardless of where he runs to. The park supplies plenty of poo bags and a water fountain. There are no toys/tennis balls on site, however, so bring your own toys! The only thing I hate about it is that it is all dirt and no grass. This means that unless Brownie wants to be a muddy dog, play time at this dog park is limited only to non-rainy seasons. Any time it rains, the dirt will take several days to completely dry up. read more

Woof woof woof, ARF!!! (WAG wag wag wag). SLOBBER! .....pant pant pant Woof BARK ARF! ARF arf Grrr....woof! grunt....(lick lick lick) WAG WAG WAG WAG!!!!!!! read more

Anytime we're in the South Bay area, we make it a point to stop by this dog park. So far, we've encountered only responsible dog owners who are attentive to what their pets are doing. I do appreciate the separate small dog area since one of my dogs has short man's complex. The main downside is the dirt. It's fine when the weather has been nice and dry but even still it requires a wipe down of dusty paws. read more