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Fireworks will be set off over Pier 15 around 10:00 pm Saturday, April 15, 2023. Fireworks Alert: Protect Your Dog with These Preparation Tips Create a safe space: Designate a quiet, comfortable spot in your home where your dog can retreat to during the fireworks...

The Pawsitively Purrfect Pair: Understanding Collapsing Trachea and Dog Collars Dogs are our faithful companions and bring so much joy to our lives. But just like us, they can sometimes experience health issues that require our attention. One of these issues is the...

The Scoop They poop it, you scoop it. To avoid any unpleasant feelings from your neighbors, please remember to pick up after your dog. We have a small group of folks who help by picking up after other dogs, but it would be greatly appreciated if dog caretakers could...

Open your calendar because this post is fully packed! Upcoming Events K9 Yappy Hour Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The SFPD is excited to bring some of their K9 dogs to enjoy our park's lively atmosphere. Despite being understaffed, San Francisco's...

We've Got Your Goat Attention Rincon Hill Dog Park visitors! On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, a herd of goats will arrive at the park to clear weeds and brush from the slope. Caltrans will be managing them and we invite you to visit the park to see them in action and take...

As you may know, our dog park has been dealing with incidents of property destruction. To address this issue, we have been using a combo lock to limit access to the park. However, we have received mixed feedback from folks about the use of the lock. Some have reported...

Prong collars, also known as pinch collars or training collars, are often used in dog training to discourage undesirable behavior, such as pulling on the leash or jumping. These collars have metal prongs that pinch the dog's neck when the leash is pulled, causing...

Happy Pup-entine's Day! We wish you and your loved ones a pooch-a-licious evening. Commune with Us Join Captain Martin from Southern Station on Wednesday, February 15th, at 6 pm for the monthly community meeting at 1067 Folsom St (SF Institute of Esthetics and...

Dogs love to play and have fun, but all that running around can get them pretty dirty. That's why it's important to give them a bath every once in a while. But how often should you wash your dog, and what are the safest and healthiest products to use? And what can you...

I hope you and the pups have had a good start to the new year! You may have noticed the park has taken some pretty big hits from the storm, and we are addressing them slowly but surely (surface and trees). However, some of the damage is from humans. The gate needs to...

Happy Holidays!n We're wishing you a warm, wonderful holiday season! Just wanted to chat about the gate lock and a couple of other things. It's realllly crucial that we keep the gate locked for now. Folks have been leaving the gate unlocked, putting the combo lock in...

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that unleashes generosity's power. Rincon Hill Dog Park is a neighborhood park maintained by volunteers and relies on donations. Your gift today will help us maintain and improve the park in the coming year. Join us this...

We had so much fun at the last yappy hour that we decided to do it again! Join us for drinks and snacks on Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 pm - 7 pm Of course, we'll have healthy and yummy treats for the pups, compliments of Woodland's Pet Shop. We are crossing our...

Woofs 'n wags, The Volunteer Team

If you have questions or comments regarding the safety of the park and how the Navigation Center has been set up to support the park, please join this meeting: Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Port's Southern Advisory Committee (SAC)n DATE: Wednesday, October 26th,...

Fireworks Alert Tips to Prepare your pup: Play white noise or soothing music Take them on a long walk before the fireworks begin Offer comfort and love Be sure your dog has on their tag and tracking device in case they run Keep your windows closed Play with a squeaky...

District 6 is getting some love this Saturday! Our dog park is part of the effort... Volunteer at any of the neighborhood beautification days to keep San Francisco beautiful through landscaping and gardening projects, graffiti removal and litter cleanup in our...

We've had a report of a coyote which may have been behind the fence that surrounds the leg of the bridge. We will file a report with the Animal Care & Control to report it. Below is information obtained from the SFACC website: The Seasons San Franciscans share...

Depending on the time of day and situation, you may arrive to find the park locked. However, we will provide you with the code you can share with other parkgoers. This temporary fix will remain in place until we work everything out. As they say, it takes a village,...

Well folks, we have a situation, but we're working on it! First things first… We locked the park today in a rushed manner because we were having a problem with a woman who has been terrorizing park goers lately. The Homelessness and Supportive Housing team spoke with...

Whelp, we've come up with a solution to discourage the misuse of our park by visitors without dogs. The water fountains are being turned off. This really stinks for the dogs, but it's important to keep them safe from possible contaminates left over by the folks who...

This Sunday, August 21st at 1 pm we're hosting a Doggie Fashion Show at Sunday Streets SoMA! We hope you'll join in the fun by dressing your pup in a fabulous, runway slaying look that will wow our judges and spectators. We'll also have a selection of costumes to...

Some serious fun is coming to the streets in our neighborhood! If you've been in our neck of the woods for a bit, you may remember the last one where we hosted a fabulous doggie fashion show. Everyone who was anyone had their dog strutting their stuff down the runway....

The Woodlands Pet Shop is pleased to host a Hawaiian-themed pet Social to benefit the Rincon Hill Dog Park. We need volunteers to help out at the park's table. If you have one hour or more to spend with us helping out we would greatly appreciate it. Please email...

🌺Join us at Woodlands Pet Shop for a Hawaiian-themed pet Social to benefit the Rincon Hill Dog Park. They will be raffling off many wonderful packages for people and pets during the event to raise awareness and money* for our park. Saturday, June 18th, 10 am - 2 pm...

Just received this information regarding oooh's and awe's around the bay... Tips to Prepare your pup: Play white noise or soothing music Take them on a long walk before the fireworks begin Offer comfort and love Be sure your dog has their tag and tracking device on...

Mishka Cakes has been very generous to our dog park over the years. The owner has donated many of her gorgeous, and I'm sure delicious, dog cakes to our fundraisers. Today, though, we spoke and found out that she and her team have been working around the clock baking...

Melissa Hartman, a reporter from the San Francisco Examiner, is writing a story about the efforts that we dog owners go through to properly care for our pups. She's hoping to find folks to specifically speak to in regard to doggie daycare and doggie boarding. She...

We have a report of a homeless woman who is part of an encampment at the corner of Bryant and Main. She has a Pitbull that has deep tan coloring and full ears. The woman is coherent and seems very concerned for her dog, and others, but she wasn't being attentive and...

Get ready for the upcoming SF Giants fireworks display on: Friday, April 29th from approx 9:30 pm until 9:40. They'll be seen and heard over the Bay coming from Oracle Park. Tips to Prepare your pup: Play white noise or soothing music Take them on a long walk before...

Rincon Hill Dog Park needs your help. As you may or may not know, the park is volunteer-funded and run. Once the pandemic started we began paying a service to clean it instead of having our monthly clean 'n sweeps. The money we've saved over the years is running out...

Boy, do we have some treats for you and the pups! One of our favorite neighboring companies, DocuSign has a culture of giving back and asked if they can help clean and do some tasks around our dog park! Big furry paw props to The East Cut for making it happen!...

Our beloved park has made it to the 10-year mark! Woohoo! It's hard to believe that we've been up and running, literally, for a decade. In dog years, we'll be turning 70 🤪 on the 12th but, let's keep it simple. February is the time of year when we celebrate our loved...

On December 16, 2011, Rincon Hill Dog Park celebrated its "soft opening"! It was a magical day for everyone involved. Our precious park took --a village-- to come to fruition. We will be fur-ever grateful to Marty Coressel and Josh Wolf for coming up with the idea and...

It's such a lovely time of year and we have much to be thankful for. The sunset was particularly gorgeous this evening with a glowy pink sky over the park. It's a pleasure to walk around our neighborhood and breathe in the fresh air of the bay. 💝 We'd like to give...

The folks from Loyal reached out to us to see if any of the dogs in our community would like to participate in an aging study. Cellular Longevity Inc, dba Loyal is working to develop therapies that treat the underlying causes of aging in dogs. If interested, reach out...

Now that we have your attention😁 we wanted to wish you a wonderful July 4th weekend! May your eyes be dazzled by the fireworks and your earplugs handy on the nightstand. 🎆 This weekend there will surely be loud sounds at strange times, so it's a good idea to assess...

Wow! The neighborhood really came together on this donation challenge. Yep, the park raised over $3500! There are no words for how much this means to all of the volunteers and to the park itself. We've put the money into the bank and it will be used towards the...

As you know, we are a volunteer-based park which means that there is a lot of puppy love that goes into keeping it running smoothly. People like you dedicate hours and hours of their lives making sure that all of the big and little details of the park get taken care...

There may be a wave of giardia going around in the neighborhood so, it's best if you do a little Googling to find out about it. Below are some quick insights to get you started. Symptoms Can Include Vomiting Sudden onset of foul-smelling diarrhea Blood in the stool...

Hey Friends! If you're reading this, you probably know that we are a volunteer-based park and not a regular park that has simply existed all these years. We fought for this park, so for the oldies-but-goodies in the hood--it's our baby! We, as in you, need to keep an...

Whoa! We've been blown away by the generosity you've shown us since the email went out about our donation request. Thank you so much for all of the love and sweet notes that have been pouring in 💙 We just received an offer from an anonymous donor for a $1 for $1 match...

Bow Wow! What a year, right? Can I get a hallelujah that it's almost over?! Well, before it ends we wanted to take a moment to thank you for visiting the park (when we were allowed to) and for keeping it a special place for the pups 🐾 Over the last few months we tried...

WHAT: Catacombs & Rincon Hill Dog Park Constituent Response Meeting  WHEN: Monday, December 16th from 6-7pm WHERE: South Beach Harbor Community Room (Embarcadero at King, near the South Beach Playground) WHO: Hosted by Supervisor Matt...

UPDATE-- THE MOUNTAIN LION HAS BEEN FOUND AND RELEASED BACK TO IT'S HABITAT. Be mindful while walking your pets outside that there is a mountain lion wandering around SF. 🐾 After dark, it is especially dangerous! "It's highly unusual behavior for mountain lions who...

So, there's good news and bad news... 🦁The good news is that the mountain lion was found today and he's being taken back to his neighborhood in the wilderness. 🔒The bad news is that there is a lock on the dog park gate and we can't access it until we hear back from...

May 13, 2020 Contact: Courtney McDonald, Office of Supervisor Haney courtney.mcdonald@sfgov.org, 858-663-0564 *** PRESS RELEASE*** San Francisco – This morning, trucks arrived in Rincon Hill to unload hundreds of goats to aid in weed-control near the Rincon...

Every month neighborhood volunteers join together to maintain the beloved Rincon Hill Dog Park. It's from 10 am - 12 pm, however, you only need to spend 20 minutes to make a difference. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors. The main volunteer team will...

The Rincon Hill Dog Park Yappy Hour is Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Meet us at the park from 5:30 pm - 7 pm for refreshments and pup (and cat) bags from Pawtrero! Mix and mingle with your neighbors and pups.

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, 9/29 2019! We could really use your support to get the park cleaned up. Please show up between 10 am - 12 pm to pitch in. Good news! We got the thumbs up to resurface the park, so the pups will be very happy soon. Save-the-Date: Wed., Oct....

San Francisco Animal Care & Control is asking pet guardians to keep pets indoors, in a quiet, secure, escape-proof room, during 4th of July celebrations. Fireworks can be terrifying for animals, and the 4th of July can be a busy time for animal shelters taking in...

Did you see some orange jackets in the park today? The SF Department of Public Works came by today with volunteers to do some site improvements around the dog park. We want to thank them for keeping us in mind and helping out! Here are some pics of the team...

Since the launch of our new donation option, we have been delighted to see your generous gifts arriving to our inbox. 501c3 receipts are on their way. If your company offers matching donations, our dog park could benefit greatly. We have a thoughtful team who have...

Well, Folks looks like rain on Sunday, so we're switching our Clean 'n Sweep to tomorrow, Saturday 12/15. 10am -12pm We need all hands on deck since last month we were smoked out. Please remember, the park is volunteer-based. If you use the park, please help out. It's...

Sunday 10/28/2018 10 am until 12 pm Join our group of volunteers who help maintain our beloved park!

Wow! We cannot thank the city enough for organizing all of the wonderful people who helped make our park gorgeous over the weekend.  The Dept of Urban Forestry came out and planted trees and Street Parks & Clean Team weeded, swept and made the park...

Whoa! Have you been by the park lately? You gotta see what's new! You're in luck because Yappy Hour is this week on Wednesday night from 5:30 pm - 7 pm. Come down for some people and doggie treats. Have a look-see at all of the new trees and effort the Clean Team...

We have a couple fun things coming your way. Wed. 6/20 from 5:30- 7pm is our monthly Yappy Hour and we'll have our favorite team of pawty people in the park. Pawtrero  PlayPal The RHDP Volunteer team We just ask you to come with a smile and bring your pooch with...

Sunday, June 24th from 10 am - 12 pm As you know, every month neighbors join together to maintain our precious dog park. We've also posted details on Facebook and Nextdoor, so you can share it with your friends and neighbors. Please join us--for at least 20...

You are! Oh yea! We cannot wait for you to join all of the festivities down at the park. We've got the usual motley crew of pups and peops all waiting for snacks and drinks. Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 - 7 pm you can find all of the cool San Franciscans at...

Sunday, May 20th from 10 am - 12 pm As you know, every month neighbors join together to maintain our precious dog park. We've also posted details on Facebook and Nextdoor, so you can share it with your friends and neighbors. Please join us--for at least 20...

As you know, Rincon Hill Dog Park  is a city park with a team of volunteers who open and close the park every day. We've had a great team so far, but with people moving around to different neighborhoods, etc. we need to build up our database of willing...

You may have noticed, danced around or prayed for the rain...whatever you did worked! So, as a special treat in April, we are not holding one Clean 'n Sweep, but TWO!  Join us on Sunday April 8th and the 29th to weed, clip and sweep the park. Our dogs are going...

We need folks to come out and help look for Walter. Please text 925-899-9114 Let's pull together as a community and have a successful outcome.

Come one, come all to shop til you drop with your pooch in tow. Friday, March 16, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM 302 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105-2303 For vendor info and to register, click here On Friday, March 16th (St. Patrick’s Day Eve) an indoor night market...

Even after a spectacular Chinese New Year parade, people got themselves up & at-um for the Clean 'n Sweep this morning. We should have parades every Saturday night if it brings a crowd to the park like today! Thanks to all of you for a beautiful day in the...

Happy Lunar New Year! How appropriate for us that it is the year of the Dog? Loyalty and sincerity seems to be a common thread among dogs and dog people. Yappy Hour was really fun this past Wednesday. Check out the party pics below. Thanks again to Ray from...

Join us for Yappy Hour on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 5:30 PM - 7 PM We've heard through the grapevine that we may have a couple special guests joining in the fun to get to know the residents in our district. Let's mix, mingle and make new friends. It's a...

What a bright and beautiful Sunday, such a nice day to be outside breathing the fresh air of the bay. Thanks to everyone who volunteered after the rain brought vibrant green, bushy weeds...they were gorgeous to look at. We had a special guest join us, Matt Haney who...

Due to the rainy forecast, we are canceling Yappy Hour tomorrow, Wed., 1/24/18 AND this means that we'll have MORE weeds to pull on Sunday during our Clean 'n Sweep. Woohoo! We'll be sure to have tons of fun together then. Every month, neighbors join to maintain our...

Join us for a fun evening of nibbles and drinks sponsored by Pawtrero and Weruva Dog Food. We will have people food and doggie bags! Bring your dogs, sense of humor and your neighbors! We have a lot to celebrate in 2018. Behind the scenes, we've been diligently...

Whoa! Tonight's Yappy Hour was the best one yet! Thanks to all of the volunteers who organized it and Ray from Pawtrero...do I say it enough? WE LOVE YOU RAY! A special thanks to Jen for donating food and wine. Even the dogs thanked you as they were jumping up...

Anyone know who this lil doggie belongs to? It's heading to the Animal Care and Control now. The dog was found wearing a leopard print sweater and running in the Benioff Children's Hospital parking lot. Please share

There are plans to close the park from 7 PM-2:30 PM Monday, 12/10 and Tuesday, 12/11 to put material down to shore up the gap in the fence along the slope of the large dog park. Please bear with us as we make Rincon Hill Dog Park the best, and safest, place for dogs...

This past week we had a nice turnout at the November Yappy Hour. With the sun going down earlier we had a different vibe going on. Good drinks and eats to all around and we LOVED having Pawtrero there with a table passing out doggie bags. 

Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 from 10 am - 12 pm Every month neighbors join together to maintain our precious dog park. We've also posted the details on our Facebook page and on Nextdoor if you search RHDP. Please join us--for at least 20 minutes--and we’ll supply...

Join us for Yappy Hour on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Pawtrero will be there with gift bags for our beloved pooches and sometimes they even bring treats for the cats you may have at home.  We're working on who will be...

We absolutely LOVE hearing from all of you dog lovers! In order to keep our dog park safe and fun we need you to let us know when you have a concern...especially when it comes to pooch safety.  So, if you see something out of whack, please say something to...

We took a paws out of our night to go down to the dog park for Yappy Hour. Pawtrero brought doggie treat bags and Brickhouse had the humans covered with delicious nibbles from their restaurant.  We'd love to see you and your pups every month...