Lake Merced

  • Lake Merced

  • Address: lake Merced Blvd @ Sunset Blvd, San Francisco, California 94132
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  • Phone Number: (415) 831-2700

Lake Merced

Lake Merced has an unfenced, off leash area at the North Lake area at Lake Merced Blvd and Middlefield Drive. Hours of operation: 6am-6pm. Please note that while there is beach access at the lake, letting your dog in the water is off limits.

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