Featured east bay regional parks
Contra Loma Regional Park
Antioch
Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a sprawling 780-acre oasis offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors.
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Black Diamond Mines Regional
Antioch
As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.
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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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Concord Taco Trail
Concord's Taco Trail features over 40 family-owned taquerias serving everything from al pastor to filet mignon tacos, and most are dog-friendly. Walk it off at nearby parks, trails and open spaces like Black Diamond Mines and Lime Ridge.
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Conquer Concord with your dog
Concord rewards DogTrekkers who linger with scenic trails, craft breweries, and a famous Taco Trail featuring 40 restaurants. Hike Lime Ridge or Black Diamond Mines, then let your dog go off-leash at Fernandez Ranch.
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Pick a dog-friendly trail, any trail
The East Bay Regional Park District spans 1,250 miles of trails across 65 parks, and most allow off-leash dogs in undeveloped areas. From Lime Ridge Open Space to Black Diamond Mines, the options near Concord are outstanding.
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Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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