Barkz & Recreation
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 160 reviews · top 17% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 160 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #23 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published8 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19
Barkz & Recreation is a dog daycare in South San Francisco, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 160 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #23 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #23 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (160)
- From downtown
- 8.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- Lindenville
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 12 months
Their words
“If over 12 months, dog must be fixed to join in group play. If your dog is over 12 months of age and not spayed/neutered, we have Solo Den options.”barkzandrecsf.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Must pass temperament test within 6-month window.”barkzandrecsf.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“This includes signing all required waivers, uploading current vaccination records, and scheduling a new client evaluation.”barkzandrecsf.com/new-client
Operations5 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Solo Dens One on One boarding is for dogs who are not spayed/neutered over 12 months of age, or for dogs who prefer their own space.”barkzandrecsf.com/boarding
HousingOpen or suite
Their words
“Dogs free roam with supervision through the night and attend daycare throughout the day. ... Dogs stay in private suites that are climate controlled.”barkzandrecsf.com/boarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“If you have a group dog, your dog has the freedom to choose indoor or outdoor play through dog doors that allow them the option to enter in or out.”barkzandrecsf.com/faq
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Dogs stay in private rooms that are climate controlled.”barkzandrecsf.com/boarding
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“We can accommodate all feeding styles including kibble, wet, raw, frozen, or refrigerated foods.”barkzandrecsf.com/faq
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
webcams 15groomer 11friendly team 9cute dog 3puppy social 2calm dogs 2shy dogs 2gentle groomer 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
113 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
8.9 miles from downtown San Francisco · Lindenville · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Barkz & Recreation
What services does Barkz & Recreation offer?
Barkz & Recreation is listed as a dog day care center in South San Francisco, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Barkz & Recreation charge?
We did not find a published rate on Barkz & Recreation's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night across 45 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Barkz & Recreation?
Barkz & Recreation's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Barkz & Recreation compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #23 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 160 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Barkz & Recreation, South San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/barkz-and-recreation/Similar places near South San Francisco
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