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Little Italy Dog Park San Diego, California

4.6(370 Google reviews)

Ranked #8 of 22 parks in San Diego by visitor rating

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Little Italy Dog Park is a highly-rated destination for San Diego dog owners, boasting an impressive 4.6-star rating from over 370 reviews. Located in the heart of San Diego's vibrant Little Italy neighborhood at 254 W Date Street, this park provides the perfect setting for off-leash play and exploration. With scenic trails winding through the area, your furry friend can enjoy both social interaction with other dogs and outdoor adventure. Open from 6 AM to 7 PM daily, the park accommodates early risers and evening visitors alike, making it a convenient choice for any schedule.

What visitors say

★★★★

This is located at the far NORTH part of "Waterfront Park, bordering the SD Bay. It is a Lovely, large, well manicured, well maintained doggy park. Does NOT have separate areas for small and large dogs. Only has ONE entrance/exit. Beautiful views of the bay (but u should be…

★★★★

We started going to the Little Italy Dog Park about 5 months ago and now it's the only park we frequent. It's a smaller dog Park but the folks that are regulars here are very nice and are, for the most part, responsible and clean up after their fur buddies. Almost every dog that …

★★★★

The go-to spot for me and my pups - Mostly turf, which means less mud and fewer post-park baths, plus a steady mix of friendly dogs and (mostly) friendly humans. Always a good vibe, and easily my favorite park in the area.

★★★★★

This is my favorite dog park in all of downtown! Mostly because its in a good location but its also just a nice park. It does tend to get very crowded during certain parts of the day, especially on weekends.

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