Dog Friendliness Ranking — Richmond
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Richmond 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 trails and large open spaces provide ample opportunities for outdoor exercise. This area offers significantly more access to parks and greenery than the rest of Richmond, according to iHuus data.
Abundant large parks, trails, and open spaces provide significant opportunities for pet owners. According to iHuus data, the level of accessibility to these areas is much higher than the Richmond average.
Extensive access to large parks, trails, and open spaces makes this area significantly more dog friendly than the rest of Richmond. According to iHuus data, residents have an abundance of space for outdoor activities with their pets.
Full Richmond Dog Friendliness Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hills South | 10 | #1 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Castro Heights | 10 | #2 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Carriage Hills North | 10 | #3 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Greenbriar | 8.9 | #4 | +2.5 ↑ |
| El Sobrante Hills | 8.4 | #5 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Southwest Annex | 8 | #6 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Laurel Park | 7.2 | #7 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Panhandle Annex | 7.2 | #8 | +0.8 ↑ |
| May Valley | 7.1 | #9 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Parkview | 7 | #10 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Eastshore | 6.9 | #11 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Marina Bay | 6.4 | #12 | — |
| Park Plaza | 6.4 | #13 | — |
| Hilltop Green | 6.4 | #14 | — |
| Cortez/Stege | 6.3 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Cortez/Stege | 6.3 | #16 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Point Richmond | 6.3 | #17 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Richmond Annex | 6.3 | #18 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Richmond Heights/East Richmond | 6.3 | #19 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Pullman | 6.2 | #20 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Coronado | 6.1 | #21 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Richmore Village/Metro Square | 6 | #22 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Richmore Village/Metro Square | 6 | #23 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Santa Fe | 5.8 | #24 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Atchison Village | 5.6 | #25 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Iron Triangle | 5.5 | #26 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Belding/Woods | 4.9 | #27 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Belding/Woods | 4.9 | #28 | -1.5 ↓ |
| North and East | 4.8 | #29 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Shields-Reid | 4 | #30 | -2.4 ↓ |
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