Featured dog parks
Baldwin Park Dog Park
Concord
Baldwin Dog Park in Concord has 2 fenced play areas, one of which is designated for small dogs less than 30 pounds only. Small dogs may use the larger area at the owner's discretion.
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Bollinger Canyon Dog Park
San Ramon
Bollinger Canyon Dog Park in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.
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Bruce King Memorial Dog Park
El Cerrito
This charming park is not just a fenced area with grass and trees; it is a carefully designed space that caters to the unique needs of dogs and their human companions, making it a beloved destination for dog lovers in the East Bay Area.
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Canine Corral dog park
Danville
In Danville, Contra Costa County, the Canine Corral Dog Park offers 1.5 acres of free roaming space for dogs to frolic and play.
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Del Mar Dog Park
San Ramon
Del Mar Dog Park in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers a prime location on Del Mar Drive at Pine Valley Road, conveniently situated within the PG&E right of way.
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Heather Farms Dog Park
Walnut Creek
Heather Farms Dog Park in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers separate areas for Small Dogs and Large Dogs to play and socialize on a lush grass surface.
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Newell Park Paw Patch
Concord
Newell Park Paw Patch is a secure, fenced area within Newhall Community Park in Concord where dogs can exercise off-leash. There is one reservable group picnic area in a secluded creek-side setting with large oak trees.
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Newhall Community Park
Concord
The 126-acre Newhall Community Park can be found along Galindo Creek east of Treat Boulevard in Concord. Access is via Newhall Parkway south of Clayton Road or from Turtle Creek Road.
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Paso Nogal dog park
Pleasant Hill
Paso Nogal Park in Pleasant Hill is designated as open space featuring approximately 63 acres of scenic hiking trails (dogs on leash welcome), small picnic areas and two fenced dog exercise areas (2.5 acres): one for dogs under 25 pounds and the other for larger
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Pinole Dog Park
Pinole
In the vibrant community of Pinole in the East Bay Area of Alameda County, Pinole Dog Park is a haven for four-legged friends and their devoted owners.
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Point Isabel Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from the Point Isabel Regional shoreline, a landscaped, 23-acre dog park at the west end of Central Avenue in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District.
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San Ramon Dog Parks
San Ramon
San Ramon's four dog parks include one of the most unusual facilities in the country, a combination 50-space park-and-ride and 4.5-acre dog park affectionately nicknamed "Bark and Ride." The park.
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Tasajara Ridge Dog Park
San Ramon
Tasajara Ridge Dog Park in Sacramento County, Central Valley, offers a spacious and welcoming environment for furry friends to play and socialize.
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Baldwin Dog Park
Concord
Baldwin Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreChilpancingo Dog Park
Pleasant Hill
Chilpancingo Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreDog Park Entrance
Richmond
Dog Park Entrance is a dog park in Los Angeles County in California’s Southern California.
Read moreHap Magee Ranch Dog Park
Alamo
Hap Magee Ranch Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreHap Magee Small Dog Park
Alamo
Hap Magee Small Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreKoda Dog Park
Oakley
Koda Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read morePoint Isabel Dog Park
Richmond
Point Isabel Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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