Featured dog parks
Bruno Canziani Dog Park
Livermore
In Livermore, the Bruno Canziani Dog Park is a haven for both furry friends and their human companions.
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Cayetano Dog Park
Livermore
Cayetano Dog Park in Livermore, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.
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Livermore Dog Parks
Livermore
Seven leash-free dog parks offer visitors to this Tri-Valley community plenty of options when it comes to exercising a dog. Each is fenced and provides fresh water.
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Marlin Pound Dog Park
Livermore
Marlin Pound Dog Park, located in Livermore within Alameda County's East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.
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Max Baer Park
Livermore
In Livermore, Max Baer Park is a hidden gem for dog owners seeking a fun and safe environment for their furry companions to play and socialize.
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May Nissen Dog Park
Livermore
May Nissen Dog Park in Livermore, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, offers a spacious and secure environment for furry companions to play and socialize.
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Best dog-friendly hikes in the East Bay
The East Bay Regional Park District manages over 125,000 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. From Point Isabel's off-leash shoreline to Mission Peak's steep summit climb, these are the regional parks every Bay Area dog should know.
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Breaking news from the Bay Area
Great news for Bay Area dog owners. The East Bay Regional Park District has dropped dog fees in 2025, giving pups free access to 73 parks with 1,250 miles of trails across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Pleasant Hill makes…
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Discover dog-friendly Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill in Contra Costa County offers dog-friendly wineries, off-leash parks, scenic trails and a welcoming downtown with patio dining. Nearby regional parks and nature preserves round out a perfect East Bay outing with your pup.
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Top destination stories of 2023
DogTrekker's most popular 2023 destination stories span the Golden State, from Sacramento's walkable dog scene to Placer County's mountain trails and beyond. These paw-tested reader favorites are packed with ideas to inspire your next California road trip.
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So, what’s to do with your dog in Concord?
Concord has plenty to get tails wagging, from off-leash romps at Baldwin Dog Park to miles of trails at Lime Ridge and Shell Ridge Open Space. Drive up Mount Diablo for panoramic views or cruise the Iron Horse Trail.
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Tri-Valley: open space and wine country for your dog
The Tri-Valley east of San Francisco combines dog-friendly wine country, craft beer trails, and tens of thousands of acres of open space where dogs can roam off-leash. Pleasanton Ridge, Dublin Hills, and Del Valle Regional Park are standout picks.
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