90 fun-filled years in the East Bay Regional Park District

By: DogTrekker Staff
Tilden Regional Park Redwood Valley Railroad.
Tilden Regional Park Redwood Valley Railroad. Photo by David McSpadden.

Now celebrating its 90th anniversary, the impressive East Bay Regional Park District spans more than 125,000 acres in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Choose from 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking and walking with your dog.

Near Pleasant Hill, two- and four-legged travelers enjoy lakefront paths and a train that your pup will love to ride. One of Tshaka’s favorite hiking areas is Briones Regional Park. Many trails here welcome walkers with off-leash dogs under voice command. Please remember to always follow park rules. Read more about hiking near Pleasant Hill.

 

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