Bernal Heights Park

Bernal Heights Park

Bernal Heights Blvd. & Folsom St.
San Francisco, California 94110
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Local Phone: (415) 831-2700

This exhilarating off-leash walk through a windswept dog nirvana with sweeping views leads into a stroll through quaint Bernal Heights.

Distance: Various trails and lengths
Difficulty: Easy (gentle slopes)
Leash rules: Off-leash
Parking: Park in the south lot of Bernal Heights Park, at the end of Bernal Heights Blvd.
Drinking water: No
Hours of operation: Sunrise to sunset

Help us keep this park beautiful and dog-friendly:
• Always follow the posted rules as they may have changed
• If in off-leash area, keep your dog under voice command
• Respect and protect wildlife and habitats
• Pack in and pack out, leaving only paw prints

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View from Bernal Heights Park. Photo Credit: @thea_l8r
View from Bernal Heights Park. Photo Credit: @thea_l8r
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