Dog Friendliness Ranking — Oakland
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Oakland 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
#1
Skyline - Hillcrest Estates10
Extensive trail networks and large open spaces provide significantly more-than-average opportunities for pet exercise. According to iHuus data, the abundance of nearby parks makes this area a premier choice for residents with large dogs.
#2
Lake Merritt10
Direct access to the expansive Lake Merritt parkland and its perimeter trails provides significantly more green space and walking area for pets than the Oakland average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features abundant open spaces and accessible paths for frequent exercise.
#3
Joaquin Miller Park10
Extensive trail networks and vast open spaces provide exceptional opportunities for pet owners. This area offers significantly more recreational space for dogs than the Oakland average, according to iHuus data.
#4
Caballo Hills9.3
#5
Woodminster9.2
#6
Oakmore9
#7
Hiller Highlands9
#8
Panoramic Hill8.9
#9
Claremont8.9
#10
Crestmont8.8
Full Oakland Dog Friendliness Ranking
City average:5.74— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline - Hillcrest Estates | 10 | #1 | +4.3 ↑ |
| Lake Merritt | 10 | #2 | +4.3 ↑ |
| Joaquin Miller Park | 10 | #3 | +4.3 ↑ |
| Caballo Hills | 9.3 | #4 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Woodminster | 9.2 | #5 | +3.5 ↑ |
| Oakmore | 9 | #6 | +3.3 ↑ |
| Hiller Highlands | 9 | #7 | +3.3 ↑ |
| Panoramic Hill | 8.9 | #8 | +3.2 ↑ |
| Claremont | 8.9 | #9 | +3.2 ↑ |
| Crestmont | 8.8 | #10 | +3.1 ↑ |
| Sequoyah | 8.7 | #11 | +3.0 ↑ |
| Piedmont Pines | 8.6 | #12 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Montclair Business | 8.5 | #13 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Merriwood | 8.4 | #14 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Leona Heights | 8.4 | #15 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Shepherd Canyon | 8.2 | #16 | +2.5 ↑ |
| Chabot Park | 8.1 | #17 | +2.4 ↑ |
| Crocker Highland | 8 | #18 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 8 | #19 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Mountain View Cemetery | 8 | #20 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Lakeshore | 7.9 | #21 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Glen Highlands | 7.9 | #22 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Oak Knoll-Golf Links | 7.8 | #23 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Mills College | 7.7 | #24 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Lakewide | 7.5 | #25 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Montclair | 7.5 | #26 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Adams Point | 7.5 | #27 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Sheffield Village | 7.4 | #28 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Glenview | 7.4 | #29 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Forestland | 7.4 | #30 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Merritt | 7.3 | #31 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Upper Rockridge | 7.2 | #32 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Piedmont Avenue | 7.1 | #33 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Grand Lake | 7.1 | #34 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Cleveland Heights | 7.1 | #35 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Peralta-Laney | 7.1 | #36 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Millsmont | 7 | #37 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Foothill Square | 7 | #38 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Eastmont Hills | 6.8 | #39 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Toler Heights | 6.7 | #40 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Upper Dimond | 6.6 | #41 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Chinatown | 6.5 | #42 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Lincoln Highlands | 6.5 | #43 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Redwood Heights | 6.5 | #44 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Trestle Glen | 6.4 | #45 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 6 | #46 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Produce & Waterfront | 6 | #47 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mosswood | 6 | #48 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Dimond | 5.9 | #49 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Rockridge | 5.9 | #50 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Castlemont | 5.8 | #51 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Las Palmas | 5.8 | #52 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Frick | 5.7 | #53 | — |
| Oakland Ave-Harrison St | 5.7 | #54 | — |
| Clinton | 5.7 | #55 | — |
| Arrowhead Marsh | 5.6 | #56 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Eastmont | 5.5 | #57 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Downtown | 5.5 | #58 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Oakland Airport | 5.5 | #59 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Ivy Hill | 5.4 | #60 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Fairview Park | 5.4 | #61 | -0.3 ↓ |
| East Peralta | 5.3 | #62 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Golden Gate | 5.3 | #63 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Acorn | 5.3 | #64 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Temescal | 5.2 | #65 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Paradise Park | 5.2 | #66 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Maxwell Park | 5.2 | #67 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Northgate | 5.1 | #68 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Santa Fe | 5.1 | #69 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Oak Center | 5 | #70 | -0.7 ↓ |
| School | 5 | #71 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Bushrod | 5 | #72 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Shafter | 5 | #73 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Arroyo Viejo | 4.9 | #74 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Lynn | 4.9 | #75 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Hegenberger | 4.9 | #76 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Iveywood | 4.8 | #77 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Durant Manor | 4.8 | #78 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Sausal Creek | 4.8 | #79 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Acorn Industrial | 4.8 | #80 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Longfellow | 4.8 | #81 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Reservoir Hill | 4.7 | #82 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Rancho San Antonio | 4.7 | #83 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Waverly | 4.6 | #84 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Harrington | 4.6 | #85 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Patten | 4.6 | #86 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Allendale | 4.6 | #87 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Fairfax | 4.6 | #88 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Havenscourt | 4.6 | #89 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Cox | 4.6 | #90 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Highland Park | 4.6 | #91 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Tuxedo | 4.6 | #92 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Jefferson | 4.5 | #93 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Sobrante Park | 4.5 | #94 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Highland Terrace | 4.5 | #95 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Webster | 4.5 | #96 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Seminary | 4.4 | #97 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Ralph Bunche | 4.4 | #98 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Columbia Gardens | 4.4 | #99 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Prescott | 4.4 | #100 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Gaskill | 4.3 | #101 | -1.4 ↓ |
| South Kennedy Tract | 4.3 | #102 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Pill Hill | 4.3 | #103 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Brookfield Village | 4.2 | #104 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Oak Tree | 4 | #105 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Meadow Brook | 4 | #106 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Coliseum | 4 | #107 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Bartlett | 4 | #108 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Bella Vista | 4 | #109 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Elmhurst Park | 4 | #110 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Laurel | 4 | #111 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Lockwood Tevis | 4 | #112 | -1.7 ↓ |
| North Stonehurst | 4 | #113 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Peralta Hacienda | 4 | #114 | -1.7 ↓ |
| South Stonehurst | 4 | #115 | -1.7 ↓ |
| St. Elizabeth | 4 | #116 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Upper Peralta Creek | 4 | #117 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Clawson | 4 | #118 | -1.7 ↓ |
| McClymonds | 4 | #119 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Old City | 4 | #120 | -1.7 ↓ |
| San Pablo Gateway | 4 | #121 | -1.7 ↓ |
| Fitchburg | 3.9 | #122 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Highland | 3.9 | #123 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Hawthorne | 3.8 | #124 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Hoover-Foster | 3.8 | #125 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Fruitvale Station | 3.8 | #126 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Coliseum Industrial | 3.7 | #127 | -2.0 ↓ |
| North Kennedy Tract | 3.7 | #128 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Woodland | 3.7 | #129 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Oakland Army Base | 3.7 | #130 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Fremont | 3.6 | #131 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Melrose | 3.6 | #132 | -2.1 ↓ |
| South Prescott | 3.3 | #133 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Wentworth Holland | 3.2 | #134 | -2.5 ↓ |
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