Nor Cal PT Meeting - Ft. Funston (?)

[RedHedd]

I will call the Park and Rec department tomorrow to find out about reservations or permit requirements for a gathering. Here's a list of dog-friendly parks in San Francisco:

San Francisco's Officially Sanctioned DogZones
Within the City of San Francisco, local regulations dictate that "dogs must be leashed at ALL times when not on their owner's property." This is a drag, but to mitigate the severity of this harsh and unjust regulation, the SF Recreation and Park Department has designated the following areas where dogs may run off leash, provided they are with their humans:

Golden Gate Park (SE):
Section bounded by Lincoln Way, King Drive, 2nd and 7th Avenues.
Golden Gate Park (NE):
Northeast corner at Stanyan and Grove Streets.
Golden Gate Park (SW):
Section bounded by King Drive, Middle Drive, 34th and 38th Avenues.
Golden Gate Park (NW):
Dog Training Area (fenced), at 38th and Fulton Streets.
Buena Vista Park:
Buena Vista West and Central Street.
Mountain Lake Park:
East End at 8th Avenue.
Stern Grove (North side):
Wawona Street between 21st and 23rd Avenues.
Lake Merced (North Section):
Lake Merced Boulevard and Middlefield.
Bernal Heights: - author's recommendation
Entire top section bounded by Bernal Heights Boulevard. This is an absolutely great place to walk, the vistas are spectacular. There is ample parking. Some two years ago or so one person was mugged on the hill, while I think it is generally safe it is important to use common sense when walking at night.
McLaren Park (North):
Top section bounded by Shelley Drive.
McLaren Park (South):
South section, accessible via the 1600 block of Geneva or Sunnydale.
Potrero Hill Mini Park:
22nd Street between Arkansas and Connecticut.
Dolores Park:
18th Street between Dolores and Church Streets.
Lafayette Park:
Sacramento between Octavia and Gough.
Corona Heights:
Area adjacent to Randall Field, Museum and Roosevelt Ways.
Alta Plaza Park:
Clay between Scott & Steiner on 2nd Terrace.
Douglas Playground:
Between the fence and Diamond Heights boulevard at the end of 27th Street.

So there you go - a LOT of choices for a PT meeting in San Francisco

[wolflady]

One of my colleagues takes her dog to Fort Funston every week. I've been wanting to meet up with her there, so perhaps this would be a good place to meet!

[sandragonfly]

nooo, not san francisco parks! (ex-californian here, for good? perhaps).. I've been to all, except potrero hill park - and to a few too that are not listed here. most of them aren't great because you have to pay, register, license your dog first, keep your dog(s) on leash, uptight owners/dogs and especially, parking! all pain in neck ..

and I'm telling ya - this, all free park, fort funston (in daly city) is the best!! crayola calls it his ol' disneyland and he sure misses it. (for me, hometown and that dogdom are the most places I miss!) off leash crayola and I walked there every friday/saturday for two years. I worked at san francisco ZOO as well during these years, we get to walk there after and before work. almost everyone we know walks by! trust me, it's awesome one, zillions of friendly dogs/owners/volunteers there!

reddhedd, yes, fort funtson is often foggy/windy but not always! going there at around noon to 2-3 would be best. for us, hopefully one sunny day. it's summer for california soon so should be okay. I swear, once we go there, we all will forget how chilly we were! lol. too much fun..

I really hope you'll take giselle's suggestion - fort funston - and I pray we can gather around in mid-june, that's when I'll be visiting california! going and stop by at fort funston is one thing to do for sure no matter what.