A place for dogs to be dogs
SA Dog Parks is a collection of beautiful, safe & secure dog parks in South Africa.
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South Africa is a playground for pooches—from the shaded oak lanes of Stellenbosch to the wide-open veld of Gauteng. SA Dog Parks is the country’s only crowd-sourced guide to every officially-approved off-leash area, fenced field and pet-friendly trail you can legally enjoy with your four-by-four legged friend.
Whether you need a quick “dog park near me” after work, a safe fenced spot for a rescue pup’s first run, or a mountain trail where tails can wag freely, we’ve got you covered. Browse by province, filter for water stations, agility equipment or 24-hour access, then hit the map and go. Every listing is photo-verified, constantly updated and, best of all, free to use.
No more guessing, no more “I heard there’s a gate somewhere…”—just grab the leash, load the hound and let SA Dog Parks point the way.
Featured Parks
Discover a new adventure for you and your best friend.
Gauteng
A premier private dog park in Johannesburg, spanning 22 hectares of beautiful rolling grasslands. Walkhaven is an idyllic paradise for socialized dogs, offering ample space to run, play, and swim in a safe and scenic environment.
Delta Park is one of Johannesburg's largest public green spaces, offering a vast 104-hectare area for on-leash dog walking. It's renowned for its extensive walking paths that meander through grasslands and woodlands, and its rich birdlife centered around several dams.
A beautiful and expansive public park in Johannesburg, famous for its large dam, stunning rose gardens, and ample space for picnics and leisurely on-leash walks.
Western Cape
A historic and beloved public park in the heart of Cape Town's City Bowl. It has a long tradition of being dog-friendly and features beautiful walking paths under large, shady trees and a central Victorian bandstand.
A dedicated, fenced public dog park in Kenridge offering a safe space for dogs to play off-leash, complete with some play equipment.
A large, multi-use park in Somerset West that is extremely popular with dog walkers. It features vast open fields and access to the Lourens River for dogs to swim.
KwaZulu-Natal
A well-used public park in Westville, Durban, that is suitable for on-leash dog walks. Features open green spaces and walking paths.
A community park in Hillcrest, offering open spaces for on-leash dog walking.
A scenic park in Kloof, Durban, known for its beautiful rose gardens. A lovely spot for a peaceful on-leash walk and picnics.
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