Campus Facilities & Dog Parks

The Marin Humane Society is located on 7.5 acres in Marin County. The sprawling grounds have an established landscape with parks, walking spaces, fountains, and ample free parking. Our dog parks are available for public use during specified hours and a number of campus facilities, including the auditorium, classroom, conference room, pavilion and kitchen are available for community use.

MHS Dog Parks
We welcome you and your well-behaved canine companions to enjoy our dog parks during specified public-use hours, subject to the dog park rules.

Please note that we will occasionally reserve the dog parks during public hours for special events or maintenance. To preserve the integrity of the turf, we have to close the parks during inclement weather. Typically we close the parks during and a few days following rains. Please check this page or call 415.506.6250 for up-to-date information regarding park closures.

The current status of the Marin Humane Society dog parks is:

Small Dog Park is OPEN
Large Dog Park is CLOSED

The Marin Humane Society Large Dog Park will be closed for essential turf maintenance from Tuesday, May 1 through Monday, May 21.

We will have no play options for large dogs (over 25 pounds) on campus during that time.

Other nearby Dog Parks for large dogs include:
DOGBONE Meadows at O’Hair Park, Novato
McDog at McInnis Park, San Rafael
Field of Dogs at the Civic Center, San Rafael

The Small Dog Park will remain open during regular hours for small dogs only (25 pounds and under).

We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

Public Use Hours
Monday-Thursday
Sunrise to 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to Sunset

Friday
Closed for maintenance in the morning
Open 4 p.m. to Sunset

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
Sunrise to 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to Sunset

Please strictly respect these hours. During all other times, the parks are reserved for Marin Humane Society use.

Reserving the Dog Park for Private Use
The dog parks are available for private use in 30 minute increments between the hours of Noon and 2 p.m. (additional rental increments require approval of the MHS Community Services department). Space may be reserved up to six months in advance.

Fees

Senior Citizens age 62 and older, disabled individuals, and MHS Platinum Paw Donors (no dog limit) may reserve the parks for their private use at no cost. No discounts are available for use of the dog parks for commercial purposes. Reservations for groups of twenty or more dogs are based on availability.

For reservations, please contact the MHS Community Services department at 415.506.6250.

Facility Use
To reserve a gathering place, please complete the Facility Use Agreement, which includes information on the facilities available for use and their costs, and return it to the Community Services office. Please fax the agreement to 415.883.3523, call us at 415.506.6250 and ask for a forwarding email address, mail to 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, or drop it off in person at the same address.

If you are interested in planning an event here at the Marin Humane Society and would like the assistance of an event planner, please contact Magique Events.

Facility Use Agreement
Guide to nearby restaurants, pet supply stores and lodging