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McLaren Park

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McLaren Park,, San Francisco

Aerial view of John McLaren Park, San Francisco's largest park photo
Aerial view of John McLaren Park, San Francisco's largest park Photo by SFHistoryNerd · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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AmenityAt this park
Fenced
Lit at nightnot listed
Water fountainsnot listed
Shade
Poop bag stationnot listed
HoursPark hours
Pass / permitNone
Size312 acres

Good to know

SF's largest park by land. Designated off-leash Dog Play Areas at Shelley Drive and the Visitacion Valley side, plus miles of on-leash trails.

Nearby

🧿 Public restrooms

🐾 Vets

  • Animal Farm Pet Hospital1.6 miMap
  • Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital2.0 miMap
  • ⚠️ ER (24h): Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital2.0 miMap

In an emergency call your regular vet first; the highlighted ER hospital is open 24 hours.

🍺 Dog-friendly bars & breweries

  • Ferment Drink RepeatPortola1.1 miMap
  • Laughing Monk BrewingBayview1.4 miMap
  • Barebottle Brewing CompanyBernal Heights1.6 miMap

Outdoor patios listed as dog-friendly — ask at the door, then keep your dog on leash.

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