Dog-Friendly Parks near Alameda County

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Alameda Creek Regional Trail

Fremont

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs must be on leash in parking lots, developed areas and where posted, and under full voice control elsewhere, and there is a lot of elsewhere!

Albany Bulb Beach

Albany

Albany Bulb Beach, situated behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack along the Alameda County coast in California, is a haven for dog lovers seeking a waterfront adventure.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Castro Valley

Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the East Bay Regional Park District's 5,067-acre Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

Bray Commons

Dublin

Bray Commons Dog Run in Dublin, Alameda County, is a charming destination exclusively designed for small dogs weighing 20 pounds or less.

Bruno Canziani Dog Park

Livermore

In Livermore, the Bruno Canziani Dog Park is a haven for both furry friends and their human companions.

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Livermore

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California.

Canyon View Trail

Sunol

The Canyon View Trail in Sunol Regional Wilderness is suitable for the whole family.

Castro Valley Dog Park

Castro Valley

Castro Valley Dog Park in Alameda County's East Bay Area offers a haven for furry companions to frolic and socialize.

Cayetano Dog Park

Livermore

Cayetano Dog Park in Livermore, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.

Cesar Chavez Dog Park

Berkeley

Cesar Chavez Dog Park, located within the expansive Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley, is a haven for both dogs and their owners seeking a scenic and spacious environment to enjoy the outdoors.

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California. Note that dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Fremont

Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers some great trails to take your dog for a walk.

Cubby’s Dog Park

Pleasanton

Cubby's Dog Park, located in Pleasanton, Alameda County, is a premier destination for dog owners in the East Bay Area.

Del Valle Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Please check Del Valle Regional Park website for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) warnings before your visit. Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.

Dog Bar

Pleasanton

Dog Bar in Pleasanton, Alameda County, is an innovative indoor space designed for dog parents to relax, socialize, and engage with their furry companions.

Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood

Oakland

In the mid-1800s, what is now Dr.

Drigon Dog Park

Union City

Drigon Dog Park in Union City, Alameda County, is a haven for furry companions in the East Bay Area.

Eagles’ View Trail

Sunol

The Eagles' View Trail is a great dog-friendly hiking trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. You will see chapparal, oak woodland, and grassland communities.

Earl Warren Dog Park

Castro Valley

In Castro Valley, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, dog owners can enjoy the amenities of Earl Warren Dog Park.

Earl Warren Park

Castro Valley

Earl Warren Park in Castro Valley, Placer County, is a serene oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of nearby freeways and thoroughfares.

East Bay Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

The East Bay Regional Park District, 90 years young this year, spans Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco with more than 125,000 acres in 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature study—and, of course, dog walking/hiking.

Fairmont Ridge

Castro Valley

Fairmont Ridge, located within Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Castro Valley, Alameda County.

Five Canyons Open Space

Castro Valley

Discover the dog-friendly Five Canyons Open Space in Castro Valley, boasting over 300 acres of natural landscapes and five miles of trails, perfect for a day out with your furry friend.

Flag Hill Trail

Sunol

The dog-friendly Flag Hill trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. It shows off beautiful views of the park, Alameda Creek watershed and Calaveras Reservoir. You will see oak woodland and grassland communities; fossiliferous sandstone ourcrops.

Garin Dry Creek Pioneer

Hayward

Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California. Note that dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.

Grove-Shafter Dog Park

Oakland

Grove-Shafter Dog Park, located in West Oakland, is a premier destination for dog owners in the East Bay Area. Spanning 20,000 square feet, this park offers separate areas for large and small dogs to play freely and safely.

Hardy Dog Park

Oakland

Hardy Dog Park, located in the Rockridge District of Oakland, Alameda County, offers a spacious 2.16-acre enclosed, fenced, off-leash area for dogs to roam freely.

Hayward Regional Park

Hayward

Hayward Regional Shoreline, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, consists of 1,811 acres of salt, fresh, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands and public trails. Cogswell Marsh, a 250-acre tidal marsh restoration and enhancement project, was completed in 1980.

Indian Joe Creek Trail

Sunol

The Indian Joe Creek Trail is a great hiking trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. There is a ton of things for you and your dog to see on this trail!

Joaquin Miller Park

Oakland

Enter dog-friendly Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, joggers and picnickers from all over the Bay Area regularly frequent the 500-acre park.

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Castro Valley

The Lake Chabot Regional Park, reservoir, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years.

Lake Elizabeth Dog Park

Fremont

Lake Elizabeth Dog Park, situated in Fremont, Alameda County, is a premier destination for dog owners in the East Bay Area.

Leona Canyon Regional Open

Oakland

In the serene woodlands of Oakland, Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve offers a tranquil escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.

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.

Maguire Peaks Loop Trail

Sunol

This 4-mile loop in Sunol Regional Wilderness is the longest in the park and filled with fascinating sights. It affords excellent views of San Antonio Reservoir, the Ohlone Wilderness and Mount Diablo.

Main Street Linear Dog Park

Alameda

Main Street Linear Dog Park in Alameda, CA, offers a spacious and secure environment for canine companions to stretch their legs and socialize.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr

Oakland

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay.

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.

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.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Fremont

Rising steeply behind Fremont, Mission Peak is part of the East Bay Regional Park District and one of the Bay Area's most dramatic summits.

Morgan Territory Regional

Livermore

Most of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve's 4,708-acre park trails are named to commemorate indigenous peoples (Coyote, Fox and Eagle trails), while other names refer to natural features (Valley View, Blue Oak and Highland Ridge trails).

Mosswood Park

Oakland

Mosswood Park is dog-friendly and is located on four acres of green between West and North Oakland with a dog run for big and small dogs.

Muirwood Dog Park

Pleasanton

Muirwood Dog Park in Pleasanton, located within the picturesque Muirwood Community Park, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions in Alameda County's East Bay Area.

NewBark Dog Park

Newark

Newark’s first dog park, NewBark Dog Park, situated within Newark Community Park in the East Bay Area of Alameda County, offers a haven for furry companions and their owners.

Ohlone Dog Park

Berkeley

Ohlone Dog Park, formerly known as the Experimental Dog Park and now named the Martha Scott Benedict Memorial Park, is a cherished municipal facility in Berkeley, Alameda County.

Ohlone Wilderness Regional

Fremont

You have to hike or ride horseback to see the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve magnificent 9,737-acre parkland, accessible only by way of the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.

Oyster Bay Regional Park

San Leandro

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline waterfront parkland is on the site of a former landfill is a work in progress popular with dog owners from surrounding communities.

Quarry Lakes Regional

Fremont

Part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners alike.

Robert W. Crown

Alameda

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, offers a splendid blend of natural beauty and recreational facilities over its 2.5-mile sandy expanse.

Shadow Cliffs Regional

Pleasant Hill

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located in Pleasant Hill, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Sibley Volcanic Regional

Oakland

East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District. Dogs are welcome to join you on trails.

Sunol Regional Wilderness

Pleasant Hill

Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants.

Sycamore Grove Park Valley

Livermore

In 2015 a trail was added to turn this old, steep ranch road into a rewarding loop trail. Follow directions above but turn left onto Valley View Loop where Wagon Road Trail makes a hairpin turn.

Tilden Regional Park

Berkeley

One of the East Bay Regional Park District's three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters.

Alameda Large Dog Park

Alameda

Alameda Large Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Alamo Creek Park

Dublin

Alamo Creek Park is a dog-friendly park in Dublin in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Athol Plaza

Oakland

Athol Plaza, located in Oakland, Alameda County, is a serene oasis in the bustling East Bay Area.

Central Park (Lake Elizabeth)

Fremont

Central Park, also known as Lake Elizabeth, is a sprawling 450-acre oasis in Fremont, Alameda County, within the vibrant East Bay Area. The park boasts an 83-acre lake, offering a picturesque setting for leisurely strolls with furry companions.

Cubby’s dog park (small)

Pleasanton

Cubby’s dog park (small) is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Dimond Recreation Center

Oakland

The Dimond Recreation Center in Oakland, Alameda County, East Bay Area, is a haven for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.

Dog Time Stay and Play

San Leandro

Dog Time Stay and Play is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Dracena Dog Park

Oakland

Dracena Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Dunn Trail Loop

Oakland

The Dunn Trail Loop, located in Oakland within Alameda County's East Bay Area, is a scenic 3+ mile hiking trail that starts at Roberts Recreation Area and winds through picturesque sections of Redwood Regional Park.

Frog Park

Oakland

Frog Park, located within the Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt in Oakland, Alameda County, is a beloved outdoor space that welcomes visitors and their furry companions.

Jefferson Square Park

Oakland

Jefferson Square Park in Oakland, Alameda County, is a versatile outdoor space catering to both two-legged and four-legged visitors.

Joaquin Miller Large Dog Park

Oakland

Joaquin Miller Large Dog Park is a dog park in Tulare County in California’s Central Valley.

Joaquin Miller Small Dog Park

Oakland

Joaquin Miller Small Dog Park is a dog park in Tulare County in California’s Central Valley.

Lakeside Park

Oakland

Dog-friendly Lakeside Park is best known for Lake Merritt and one of the best places to take a walk with your dog in Oakland.

Linda Off Leash Dog Park

Oakland

Linda Off Leash Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Main Street Dog Park

Alameda

Main Street Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Middle Creek Falls Trail

McCloud

There are actually three levels to McCloud Falls: lower, middle and upper. There is a picnic area and swimming hole located at the Lower Falls. The hike...

Montclair Railroad Trail

Oakland

The Montclair Railroad Trail in Oakland, Alameda County, East Bay Area, is a beloved pathway that seamlessly connects to Redwood Park, winding through the scenic Montclair Hills.

Oyster Bay Off Leash Park

San Leandro

Oyster Bay Off Leash Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Pine Knoll Park

Oakland

Pine Knoll Park in Oakland, Alameda County, is a charming dog-friendly park offering picturesque views of Lake Merritt. This well-maintained green space provides a serene setting for leisurely walks with furry companions.

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Pleasanton

The Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park 5,271-acre open space is centered on an oak-covered ridge overlooking Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley from the west.

Roberts Regional

Oakland

Spanning across 87 acres of lush greenery, this hidden gem is a beloved destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the great outdoors while enjoying quality time with their furry companions.

Robertson Park Meadow

Livermore

Robertson Park Meadow is a dog-friendly park in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Snow Park

Oakland

Snow Park is dog-friendly and is across the street from Lakeside Park with sweeping views of Lake Merritt.

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