Dog Friendliness Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto 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
Abundant large parks, trails, and open spaces provide many opportunities for pet owners. This area offers significantly more access to recreational space for dogs than the Palo Alto average, according to iHuus data.
Abundant public parks and wide green corridors provide ample space for pets. This area offers significantly more walking opportunities and open greenery than the Palo Alto average, according to iHuus data.
Wide green verges and interconnected public parks provide ample space for walking pets. According to iHuus data, these safe, low-traffic routes make the area more dog friendly than the Palo Alto average.
Full Palo Alto Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Miranda | 8.9 | #1 | +1.3 ↑ |
| College Terrace | 8.9 | #2 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Southgate | 8.7 | #3 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Green Acres | 8.6 | #4 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Esther Clark Park | 8.5 | #5 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 8 | #6 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Triple El | 8 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Garland | 8 | #8 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Fairmeadow | 7.9 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 7.7 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Greenmeadow | 7.5 | #11 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Professorville | 7.4 | #12 | -0.2 ↓ |
| The Greenhouse | 7.4 | #13 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Charleston Gardens | 7.4 | #14 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Monroe Park | 7.4 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Evergreen Park | 7.3 | #16 | -0.3 ↓ |
| University South | 7.2 | #17 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Crescent Park | 7.2 | #18 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Palo Verde | 7.2 | #19 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Ventura | 7.2 | #20 | -0.4 ↓ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 7.2 | #21 | -0.4 ↓ |
| South of Midtown | 7.2 | #22 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Midtown | 7.2 | #23 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Charleston Meadow | 7.1 | #24 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Leland Manor | 7.1 | #25 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 7.1 | #26 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Old Palo Alto | 7 | #27 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Downtown North | 7 | #28 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 7 | #29 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Barron Park | 6.9 | #30 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Community Center | 6.8 | #31 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 6 | #32 | -1.6 ↓ |
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