Dog parks in Mexico City: where to walk and let your dog off leash
Fenced off-leash areas, parks for leashed walks and the rules to know before you go. Checked on October 9, 2026.
The basic rules in Mexico City parks
- Outside the dog areas, your dog stays on a leash: Mexico City law requires it in public spaces.
- Always pick up after your dog. Not doing so is also an offense.
- Bring a collar with an ID tag and keep its vaccine record up to date.
- Don't leave your dog alone or unsupervised, even if the area is fenced.
Parks with a fenced dog area
Parque México
Condesa, Hipódromo · Cuauhtémoc
- Fenced dog area with a double gate, water fountains and benches.
- There is someone at the entrance who helps new visitors.
Parque Hundido (Luis G. Urbina)
Insurgentes Sur, entrance on Porfirio Díaz · Benito Juárez
- One of the largest dog areas; they ask for a leash with an ID tag and not to leave the dog alone.
- Puppies under 4 months are not allowed.
Parque Pushkin
Roma Norte, Av. Cuauhtémoc and Álvaro Obregón · Cuauhtémoc
- Fenced area with a double gate, water fountain and a bin for dog waste.
- They ask for up-to-date vaccines and no females in heat.
Dog park at Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas
Eje Central and Dr. Erazo, Doctores · Cuauhtémoc
- Only healthy, vaccinated and spayed or neutered dogs, off leash.
- Waste goes in the special bin, without a plastic bag.
Parque Canino Gandhi
First section of Bosque de Chapultepec, Rubén Darío · Miguel Hidalgo
- Free entry. They ask for a collar with an ID tag and the dog's registration number (RUAC, Mexico City's pet registry).
- It has ramps, play equipment and agility obstacles.
Parks for long walks, on a leash
- Bosque de Chapultepec (first section): miles of paths for a long walk, always on a leash.
- Bosque de San Juan de Aragón: off leash only inside its dog park; everywhere else, on a leash.
Before you go
- Check hours and rules: each park sets them and they may change.
- Arrive with a calm dog that hasn't just eaten a big meal; if it's in heat or sick, stay home.
- Bring water, poop bags and its collar with an ID tag.
- Watch how the dogs play: if yours gets stressed or aggressive, leave calmly.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mexico City dog friendly?
- Yes, especially neighborhoods like Condesa, Roma and Polanco, with parks, fenced dog areas and many cafés that welcome dogs. Outside the dog areas, dogs must be on a leash and you must pick up after them.
- Can I let my dog off leash in any park in Mexico City?
- No. Outside the dog areas your dog must be on a leash. You can only let it off leash inside the fenced dog areas, following each one's rules.
- Do dog parks charge an entry fee?
- The parks in this guide are free. Still, check before you go, because each park sets its own conditions.
- Does my dog need to be spayed, neutered or vaccinated?
- It depends on the park. Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas asks for vaccinated and spayed or neutered dogs; others only ask for up-to-date vaccines. The safest bet is to keep its vaccine record current.
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Sources
Each park sets its own rules and hours, which may change. Information from (in Spanish):