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# Dog-friendly parks & nature in San Jose

_San Jose · United States_

Parks, trails, beaches and green spaces in San Jose for walks with your dog.

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/37.3019/-121.8519

## Dog-friendly parks & nature in San Jose (15)

- [Almaden Winery Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/almaden-winery-park-san-jose-6877d3) — Park & nature · 95118 San Jose. Allowed inside.
- [Arques Place Open Space](https://maps.dog/en/place/arques-place-open-space-san-jose-7ab096) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed inside.
- [Basking Ridge Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/basking-ridge-park-san-jose-a95f18) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed inside.
- [Bruzzone Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/bruzzone-park-san-jose-b7ee29) — Park & nature · Bruzzone Way 1058, 95131 San Jose. Allowed inside.
- [City Plaza Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/city-plaza-park-san-jose-6de854) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [El Quito Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/el-quito-park-san-jose-2b4d76) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Fremont Older Open Space Preserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/fremont-older-open-space-preserve-san-jose-0a955b) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Heintz Open Space](https://maps.dog/en/place/heintz-open-space-san-jose-cead9c) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Lexington Reservoir County Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/lexington-reservoir-county-park-san-jose-690da4) — Park & nature · Alma Bridge Road 17770, 95032 Los Gatos. Allowed on a leash.
- [Moitozo Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/moitozo-park-san-jose-9ab270) — Park & nature · North 1st Street & Descanso Drive, 95134 San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Riverview Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/riverview-park-san-jose-4e55a3) — Park & nature · Riverview Parkway, 95124 San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/st-joseph-s-hill-open-space-preserve-san-jose-fcd0a3) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Town Plaza Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/town-plaza-park-san-jose-fe821b) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.
- [Ulistac Natural Area](https://maps.dog/en/place/ulistac-natural-area-san-jose-ebb23c) — Park & nature · Lick Mill Boulevard 4901, 95054 Santa Clara. Allowed on a leash.
- [Worcester Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/worcester-park-san-jose-dd76cd) — Park & nature · San Jose. Allowed on a leash.

## Other categories

- [Restaurants](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/san-jose/restaurants) — 2
- [Dog parks](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/san-jose/dog-parks) — 61
- [Shops](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/san-jose/shops) — 34
- [Vets](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/san-jose/vets) — 66
- [Places](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/san-jose/other) — 130

## FAQ

### Where can my dog go off-leash in San Jose?

Dog parks in San Jose usually allow dogs off-leash. Check the signs on site.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners who add places. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leashes. If something changed, report it on the place's page.

### My favourite place in San Jose is missing – can I add it?

Yes. Open the map, tap “Add a place” and drop the pin on it. After a quick review everyone can see it.

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