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    4.8 (12 reviews)

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    Michelle N.

    Hole-in-the-wall turned dog park. Right in downtown in the soho district. Doesn't get more urban than exposed brick wall and string lights. The park provides hand sanitizer, poop bags and a large water bowl, but no water fountain so bring water for the doggos! Pretty spacious space that has two separate dog areas. Our doggos love it! I hope people will respect this area and keep it clean and safe for all.

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    Katie P.

    We love this dog park! We have been coming a few times a week since their opening event, and are so glad to have a small, clean dog park so close to us. The reason I love this park is because it's small, which forces my rescue pup to interact with the dogs when there are a lot of people there. He's still learning how to "play" with other dogs, but most of the time you'll find him just sniffing and peeing all over. Most people only ever hang out in the bigger section, but the small section has been used for training dogs that aren't yet great with others! Since coming here, they've added a few logs around the perimeter to focus the dog peeing, and I just noticed today that they added a nice leash hook near the dog bags! Yay! Word of warning - be careful when throwing tennis balls near the northeast corner - there's an opening in the fence just wide enough for balls to get through, and the outer fence stays locked so they may get stuck (unless someone is daring enough to climb the gate).

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    The park provides hand sanitizer, poop bags and a large water bowl, but no water fountain so bring water for the doggos!

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    Raymond G Gamma Dog Park

    Raymond G Gamma Dog Park

    3.9(262 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    This once great park has become a place where the same old people sit around and let their dogs…read moreshit everywhere. When I mentioned that one persons dog had done his business,his response was Are you the poop patrol? He then proceeded to keep talking. What a bunch of entitled a**holes. No one in his group seemed to care. I walked around and witnessed at least 3 other dogs doing the same with no owners around. I love the park,but I can't come here anymore. Hint if your not part of the old people klick, expect to be ignored when calling them out.

    The best dog park to run around our pup! This dog park is among the top options in the South Bay!…read moreThere is a spacious park for smaller dogs and a large park for bigger dogs! This woks out so well because the large dog park allows the dogs to run, play, and horse around. (It's so fun to see all the personalities of the pups come out) Occasionally there will be an owner pet combo throwing and fetching a ball but for the most part the humans socialize with each other and the my pup will seek out his buddies too! If your pup is on the smaller side or maybe skittish around playful dogs, consider using the smaller dog park side. Both parks have a walking track for those who prefer walks and plenty of benches for folks who just need to recoup after a long day. There is plenty of parking and lights! (Perfect for the long nights in the fall/winter time)

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    Raymond G Gamma Dog Park - That looks like one happy customer

    That looks like one happy customer

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    Penitencia Creek Dog Park - Super friendly cat

    Penitencia Creek Dog Park

    4.4(7 reviews)
    4.9 miBerryessa

    This new dog park is listed as "Piedmont Road dog park" under Google maps since it is technically…read moreon Piedmont Road but also connected to Penitencia Park. The park is divided in two: big dog and small dogs. Its mostly just dry dirt with some tanbark along the edges. No poop bags are provided however, there is a spot for some tennis balls and a water fountain along with a big bowl. Theres 4 benches mostly parked under the shade of big trees so you can expect a bit of seating. Parking right next to the dog park is pretty limited as it's mostly just street parking along Piedmont Road. No food or drinks are allowed and people, for the most part, follow the rules. Sometimes people bring their medium/large dogs into the small dog park so do keep an eye on your dog. The park is pretty well kept and clean throughout despite no bags being provided. Most of the people who frequent this park seem very kind and warm. If you have a social pup, I would come here and check it out.

    This is a very new dog park! It officially opened around summer of 2024. I heard the residents of…read morethis area are very happy about it since the next closest dog park was in Santa Clara? I briefly visited from out of town for a breed specific meet up so my experience is not that of a regular. Pros include the spaciousness, real grass, bench seating, mature trees providing shade, trash bins inside the park area including poop scoopers, and a water fountain/bowl. When I went the water fountain wasn't working. I did some research beforehand. (Google Maps calls this the Piedmont Road Dog Park. I don't know if that's the official name.) They don't have poop bags either. I think these drawbacks will likely be remedied in the future. I've seen at other dog parks the community members step up and install back up poop bags or bring in stainless steel troughs for the water. In the meantime, bring your own bags and water! The one thing I really did not like was the parking situation. Piedmont seems very busy. There isn't a parking lot to pull into. I drove past the park initially. It's street parking on Piedmont with some areas of the curb being red or green. The solution would be for someone to park in a lot inside the park (another entrance) and to walk to the dog parks. There's also a shopping plaza across the street and residential streets nearby if you don't mind crossing the street. The real grass and mature trees/shade are really rare for a dog park! I could see this place being five stars for someone that lives in the area and is more experienced with the parking situation than me.

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    Well loved Tennis balls

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    Looking at a squirrel

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    Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure - $6 and a decent sized dog park! Hee.

    Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure

    3.8(65 reviews)
    4.9 miSeven Trees

    We came here a couple times during the pandemic and this part (1 of 3) dog parks were closed off at…read morethe time. I'm glad they opened it back up! The other 2 (small and large) dog parks across the walkway were a decent size as well, but all dirt and gravel. Our huskies wanted to sniff that area, since their seemed to be ground squirrels or moles living in the other dog park too. Hahaha This grassy side was nice and clean-free of dog poop and even had some chairs for people to sit in. We always walk with our puppies, but the chairs were a nice touch as well. It's $6 for a day pass to park at this park and/or the larger park around the corner with a playground, reservable table sites, a lake and water play structure for the children to play in. So $6 and if you bring your own food, one could play/hangout all day here! Hee. We'll be back!

    This is long overdue, but 0/10 stars…read more In September 2025, my dog was attacked here. It was unprovoked, and the owner gave me a fake number. I think the dog's name was Koda. I highly encourage you not to go to this location and to please take care of your pups The parking fee is $6, which is a rip-off. You can park for free outside the perimeter off of Tuers Rd/McLaughlin Ave. There is a gate there and street parking

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    Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure - Big grassy-shady area for the larger dog park here!

    Big grassy-shady area for the larger dog park here!

    Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure - Pretty empty during midday on a Sunday , so I took my small dog over to the big dog side to feel some grass.

    Pretty empty during midday on a Sunday , so I took my small dog over to the big dog side to feel some grass.

    Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure - The owner he would t pick up his dogs turds

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    Delano Manongs Park - Play structure

    Delano Manongs Park

    4.5(37 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    This park is amazing. So many things to explore, kids can climb, jump, create music sounds, run…read moreand explore. When looking for a park that creates adventure this is it! Parking can be a bit difficult, but we circle around and one opened up. So not too bad of parking There are also bathrooms near by and plenty of shade

    Such a beautiful park!!…read more I've had Delano Manongs Park bookmarked for quite some time and as time passed, I honestly forgot about this place. With an upcoming play date planned between myself and a gf, I was happy that this particular park was picked for our meet up. First things first, this park is MASSIVE! Delano Manongs Park is broken into 10 parts- YES, I SAID 10!! This includes a small and large dog park, multiple gardens, a fitness station, and a number of play structures to keep all your little munchkins happily occupied. The park is very well kept, the restrooms are very doable, and with its large size, there isn't that congested feeling you get with other locations. On top of the many perks, there is a large field to kick or throw around a few balls. The only flaw- and might I add that it is a big one- is the lack of actual shade. Your relief from the sun's powerful rays is limited to the gazebo where the benches are or using the large flower structures as a shield. 5/5 stars all in all. This is lots of fun for kids of all ages.

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    Delano Manongs Park - Play structure

    Play structure

    Delano Manongs Park - Interactive play

    Interactive play

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    Swing and stage area

    Watson Park

    Watson Park

    3.7(213 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown

    Watson Park offers more than just a dog run. There are a couple parking lots, basketball courts,…read moresoccer/sports field, and a larger grassy field (in the main park) without shade as the trees are mainly located at the border of the park. There's also a sizable playground, a few picnic tables and park benches scattered throughout, a cement walking trail, and at least one restroom. I came by during Viva CalleSJ this past weekend so there were a bunch of porta potties too, as well as food trucks and vendor tents set up. I picnicked under the trees, enjoying some good eats from Shrimp'n Aint Eazy while listening to live music by the San Jose Jazz Collective on a breezy Sunday afternoon. Nothing really notable about the scenery here, but it's a nice enough park and a lovely setting for events like this.

    This has to be one of the most neglected dog parks in the city. I don't understand how the soccer…read morefield looks pristine,the play area looks clean. But the dogs area always looks like trashy. The grass is never moved ,it's full of foxtails. I realized that the park doesn't provide poopie bags. But people should bring their own. I walked around the perimeter and found stacks of crap. The people here aren't very concerned about other people's dogs. A lady with a aggressive medium size dog left the large side. She thought it was a good idea to come to the small dog side. I guess she thought it would make her dog feel better to bully smaller dogs. The last straw for me. WARNING bringing your dog here is a risky.

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    Watson Park - Watson park

    Watson park

    Watson Park - Playground

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