Dog parks in Guadalajara: where to let your dog run and walk
Fenced dog areas in Guadalajara and Zapopan, a forest for leashed walks and what to know before you go. Checked on October 11, 2026.
Parks with a fenced dog area
Metrocan (Parque Metropolitano)
Parque Metropolitano, near Av. Sebastián Bach · Zapopan
- One of the largest dog areas in Mexico: about 6 fenced acres (2.5 hectares).
- It has agility obstacles and plenty of room to run.
Parque Italia
Av. Montevideo and Buenos Aires, Providencia · Guadalajara
- Guadalajara's first dog park: a fenced area with a few obstacles.
- Bring poop bags and your dog's vaccine record.
Dog area at Parque González Gallo
Calz. Jesús González Gallo and Av. Dr. R. Michel · Guadalajara
- Fenced area with play equipment for dogs, like tunnels and jumps.
- On your first visit they may ask for the vaccine record.
For long walks, on a leash
- Bosque Los Colomos: trails among the trees for a quiet walk, always on a leash.
- Parque Metropolitano: outside Metrocan, walk its paths with your dog on a leash.
Before you go
- Check hours and rules: each park sets them and they may change.
- Bring water, poop bags, a leash and its collar with an ID tag.
- Keep its vaccine record up to date; some dog areas ask for it.
- If it's in heat, sick or a puppy without all its shots, stay home.
- Watch how it plays: if it gets stressed or aggressive, leave calmly.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest dog park in Guadalajara?
- Metrocan, in Parque Metropolitano in Zapopan, with about 6 fenced acres and agility obstacles.
- Can I let my dog off leash in any park in Guadalajara?
- No. Outside the fenced dog areas, your dog must be on a leash. Let it run only inside the dog areas.
- Do dog parks charge an entry fee?
- The ones in this guide are public parks. Still, check before you go: each park sets its own hours and rules.
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Sources
Each park sets its own rules and hours, which may change. Information from: