Dog Friendliness Ranking — Irvine
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Irvine 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 trail networks and large open spaces provide ample opportunities for pet exercise. This access to outdoor space is significantly higher than the Irvine average, according to iHuus data.
Extensive greenbelts, trails, and large natural basins provide ample space for pets. This area offers significantly more access to open nature and walking paths than the Irvine average, according to iHuus data.
Manicured green belts, neighborhood parks, and connected nature trails offer extensive space for pet exercise. According to iHuus data, these accessible open spaces and wide grassy verges provide a higher level of dog friendliness than the Irvine average.
Full Irvine Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Canyon | 9.1 | #1 | +1.1 ↑ |
| San Joaquin Marsh | 9.1 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Turtle Rock | 8.8 | #3 | +0.8 ↑ |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 8.6 | #4 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Turtle Ridge | 8.5 | #5 | +0.5 ↑ |
| University Park | 8.4 | #6 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Orchard Hills | 8.4 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 8.3 | #8 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Quail Hill | 8.3 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Portola Springs | 8.3 | #10 | +0.3 ↑ |
| El Camino Real | 8.2 | #11 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Spectrum | 8.2 | #12 | +0.2 ↑ |
| University Town Center | 8.2 | #13 | +0.2 ↑ |
| UC Irvine | 8.1 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Northwood Point | 8 | #15 | — |
| Research Park | 8 | #16 | — |
| Woodbridge | 8 | #17 | — |
| Northwood | 8 | #18 | — |
| West Park | 7.9 | #19 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Oak Creek | 7.8 | #20 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Business District | 7.7 | #21 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Woodbury | 7.6 | #22 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Lower Peters Canyon | 7.5 | #23 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Walnut Village | 7.5 | #24 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Irvine Health and Science Complex | 7.3 | #25 | -0.7 ↓ |
| East Industrial Complex | 6.6 | #26 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Great Park | 4.4 | #27 | -3.6 ↓ |
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