Dog Friendliness Ranking — Albany
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Albany compare on dog friendliness. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How dog friendliness is measured →
Top Dog Friendliness Neighborhoods — Ranked
Expansive forest parks and connected trail systems offer significant space for pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of wide, traffic-safe paths in this area is notably higher than the Albany average.
Abundant trails within the central forest park and proximity to large sports fields offer significant space for pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of connected green spaces and safe walking paths is notably higher than the Albany average.
Access to Ocean View Park and various sports fields offers ample green space for pets. According to iHuus data, the area provides more connected paths and safer walking conditions than the Albany average.
Full Albany Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore | 8.5 | #1 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Hillside | 8.2 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| West Washington | 8 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| East Washington | 8 | #4 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Garfield | 7.9 | #5 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Ocean View | 7.7 | #6 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Solano Hill | 7.7 | #7 | +0.6 ↑ |
| San Gabriel Triangle | 7.4 | #8 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Thousand Oaks | 7.3 | #9 | +0.2 ↑ |
| North of Marin | 6.9 | #10 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Lower Solano | 6.6 | #11 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Dartmouth | 6.6 | #12 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Albany Terrace | 6.3 | #13 | -0.8 ↓ |
| South of Marin | 5.7 | #14 | -1.4 ↓ |
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