Dog Friendliness Ranking — Hayward
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Hayward 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
Extensive forest trails, open fields, and large parks with tennis and baseball courts offer ample space for pet owners. According to iHuus data, the availability of these green spaces and walking areas is significantly higher than the Hayward average.
Extensive greenways, a central golf course, and wide grassy verges provide ample space for walking dogs. According to iHuus data, this neighborhood offers significantly more accessible parkland and safe walking paths than the Hayward average.
Extensive greenways, golf courses, and public school fields provide ample space for exercise. According to iHuus data, the availability of connected trails and parks makes this area more dog friendly than the Hayward average.
Full Hayward Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Highland | 9 | #1 | +2.5 ↑ |
| Fairway Park | 7.5 | #2 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Mission-Garin | 7.4 | #3 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Upper B Street | 7 | #4 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Southgate | 6.8 | #5 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mission-Foothill | 6.6 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Glen Eden | 6.4 | #7 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Mt Eden | 6.4 | #8 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Harder-Tennyson | 6.4 | #9 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Whitman-Mocine | 6.3 | #10 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Jackson Triangle | 6 | #11 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Tennyson-Alquire | 5.7 | #12 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Santa Clara | 5.3 | #13 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Burbank | 5.2 | #14 | -1.3 ↓ |
| North Hayward | 5 | #15 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Longwood-Winton Grove | 4.9 | #16 | -1.6 ↓ |
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