Pawsome News! San Diego’s Fiesta Island Dog Park Named Best in Nation by USA Today

Beloved Fiesta Island dog park located within Mission Bay Park was voted the nation’s best dog park in a USA Today “10 Best” 2024 Readers’ Choice poll released Wednesday.

Fiesta Island has 90 acres where dogs can run off leash, romp in the sandy dunes and take a dip in calm bay waters. San Diegans have enjoyed bringing their dogs to Fiesta Island for decades to give their canine companions the opportunity to play in the open space and water.

According to USA Today, nominees in the Reader’s Choice category were first vetted by a panel of experts who then put forward dozens of dog parks around the country for readers to vote and Fiesta Island came out on top.

“The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to manage several off-leash dog areas throughout the city of San Diego including Fiesta Island,” said Karen Dennison, assistant director for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “We know that San Diegans love their furry friends and it’s important that we provide spaces for dogs and their owners to get outside year round.”

Visitors can access Fiesta Island between the hours of 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily and should always remember to clean up after their pets.

A list of locations and map of off-leash dog parks can be found on the city’s website.