Sequoia Park in Eureka sits tucked among towering old-growth redwoods that have been drawing visitors for over a century. The park’s network of developed trails winds past a duck pond and alongside two creeks, with everything from dirt paths to the paved 3/4-mile Sequoia Creek Trail that’s smooth enough for wheelchairs and strollers. You can walk or bike through here, and the whole place has that quiet, cool feeling you get under a dense canopy of massive trees.

Dogs are welcome on leash throughout the park, which makes it a solid option if you want something close to town but still feel like you’re in a real forest. The trails are well-maintained and clearly marked, so you won’t spend half your walk wondering if you’re going the right direction. Walking your dog under those redwoods is the kind of experience where you can actually hear the difference between crunching needles and fallen leaves under your feet—the air smells like earth and wood, and it stays cool even on warm days.

The creek areas are particularly nice because dogs can splash around and cool off if they get warm on the walk. The park isn’t enormous, so it’s manageable if your dog isn’t a marathon hiker. You’ll probably run into other dog owners on the trails, especially on weekends, which can be good or not depending on your dog’s social style.

A few things to know: dogs need to stay leashed, and you should pick up after them. The park gets use but doesn’t feel crowded the way some nearby spots do. If you’re staying in Eureka and want a decent walk with your dog without driving somewhere, this is genuinely convenient. The redwoods themselves are the main attraction here—they’re the kind of trees that make you look up a lot, which your dog will appreciate since you’ll probably be moving slower than usual.