Dog-Friendly Parks near Sacramento County

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American River Bend Park

Sacramento

American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you to this park’s many recreation facilities.

American River Parkway

Rancho Cordova

In Sacramento County lies the American River Parkway, a vibrant greenbelt stretching along the banks of the American River.

Bannon Creek Dog Park

Sacramento

Bannon Creek Dog Park is a .6 acre, fully fenced off-leash dog park in Sacramento. The dog park is located at the South end of Bannon Creek Park, near Bannon Creek Elementary School.

Barandas Dog Park

Sacramento

Barandas Dog Park, situated within Manuel J. Barandas Park in Sacramento, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking a safe and enjoyable off-leash experience for their furry companions.

Blackbird Park

Sacramento

Blackbird Park, a 9.93-acre community park located in the North Natomas area of Sacramento, is a haven for both residents and their furry companions.

Blackbird Park Dog Park is a standout feature within Blackbird Park, a 9.93-acre community park located in the North Natomas area of Sacramento. This well-maintained park, established in 2021, boasts two dedicated dog parks for furry companions to enjoy.

California State Capitol Park

Sacramento

Capitol Park in Sacramento is a lush 40-acre oasis right in the city.

El Dorado Trail

Sacramento

The El Dorado Trail stretches approximately 35 miles between Placerville and the Camino area of Northern California, offering a scenic route or pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians. With a gentle 2% grade this trail provides an easy spot for dog walking.

Elkhorn Rest Area I-5 South

Sacramento

If you're planning a road trip of any distance, look to California's Rest Areas when you need to take a break.

FIDO Field

Folsom

Folsom’s first off-leash dog park, FIDO Field (aka Folsom Dog Park) is at Cummings Family Park. It includes a shade structure, grass, benches, drinking water, and separate small dog area.

FIDO Field Dog Park

Sacramento

FIDO Field Dog Park is a dog park in Sacramento County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Folsom Lake State

Folsom

Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Folsom Lake is about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento in the

Gibson Ranch Regional Park

Sacramento

Any day is a good day to experience the country at Gibson Ranch Regional Park in Sacramento County. This 355-acre facility offers a plethora of activities for visitors and their furry companions.

Hagan Community Dog Park

Rancho Cordova

At nearly 2.5 acres, Hagan Community Dog Park is located within Hagan Community Park. Built in 2009, this park offers dog owners

Hagan Community Park

Sacramento

Hagan Community Park, the largest park within the Cordova Recreation & Park District in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, spans nearly 80 acres.

Hinkle Creek Nature Area

Sacramento

Hinkle Creek Nature Area, located in Sacramento, Sacramento County, is a serene thirty-six-acre haven for nature enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Humbug-Willow Creek Trail

Sacramento

Covering nearly 15 miles, the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail system, accessible from many points in the city, is the most extensive bike and pedestrian trail system in the city of Folsom.

Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Rancho Cordova

The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail offers the best trail access in the Sacramento area. This dog-friendly trail winds from Folsom to Old Sacramento, paralleling the American River and stopping at many key places along the way.

Lake Natoma

Gold River

Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas in summer. Kayaking is extremely popular here. Dogs are allowed in picnic areas but not on or near swimming beaches.

Lake Natoma Loop Trail

Folsom

Dog-friendly Lake Natoma Loop Trail spans 11 miles and has enough topography change to keep things interesting but not strenuous. It follows the shore of Lake Natoma, crossing Willow Creek and Alder Creek on wooden bridges.

Oak Parkway Trail

Sacramento

The Oak Parkway Trail, a dog-friendly route in Folsom, a Sacramento suburb, spans just over 2 miles, seamlessly linking the eastern and western portions of the city.

P.O.O.C.H. Dog Park

Sacramento

P.O.O.C.H. Dog Park at C-bar-C Park in Citrus Heights, Sacramento County, is a haven for furry friends in the Central Valley.

Paradise Beach

Sacramento

Paradise Beach, a hidden gem near California State University, Sacramento, offers a serene escape for water-loving dogs in Sacramento County.

Phoenix Dog Park

Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks, located in San Joaquin County in Central Valley, boasts the renowned Phoenix Dog Park, a haven for furry companions and their owners.

Regency Community Park

Sacramento

Regency Community Park in Sacramento is a sprawling 41.67-acre oasis that seamlessly blends recreational opportunities with natural beauty.

River Bend Park

Sacramento

444-acre River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you to this park’s many recreation facilities.

Rossmoor Bar

Sacramento

Rossmoor Bar, a peninsula in Rancho Cordova bordered by the American River on three sides, offers a serene escape for both humans and their furry companions in Sacramento County.

Salmon Falls & Darrington

Sacramento

The Salmon Falls & Darrington Trail offers a fantastic opportunity for a dog-friendly outdoor adventure in El Dorado Hills, California.

Sunrise Recreation Area

Sacramento

Sunrise Recreation Area in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, is a dog-friendly waterfront park offering a plethora of outdoor activities for visitors and their furry companions.

Sutter’s Landing Park

Sacramento

Sutter's Landing Park in Sacramento, located in Sacramento County within the Central Valley, offers a sprawling 166.83-acre green space for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

William Land Park

Sacramento

William Land Park, also known simply as "Land Park" is a 207-arce park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields. The park also has jogging paths, lakes, picnic areas, restrooms, and a rock garden.

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Davis

On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs identifying the dog-friendly Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area within the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.

Ancil Hoffman Park

Carmichael

Ancil Hoffman Park, located in Sacramento County within the Central Valley, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Bannon Creek Park

Sacramento

Sacramento's Bannon Creek Park, located in Sacramento County within the Central Valley, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Rio Vista

Delta recreation area with boat access, campground, and a swim beach — leashed dogs welcome at campsites, picnic areas, and along the shoreline.

Canine Corral

Sacramento

The Canine Corral at Carmichael Park, managed by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District, is a premier off-leash dog park in Sacramento County's Central Valley.

Cronan Ranch Regional Trails

Pilot Hill

Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park is 1,418 scenic acres laced with 12 miles of dog-friendly hiking and riding trails leading from two staging areas to the South Fork of the American River.

Curtis Park

Sacramento

Located in a residential neighborhood in Sacramento, Curtis Park spans just over 18 acres, offering a serene escape for both locals and visitors.

Dave Moore Nature Area

Sacramento

One of the main features of the dog-friendly Dave Moore Nature Area is a loop trail about a mile long which goes from the parking lot trailhead to the South Fork American River and back again passing through several habitat types.

Discovery Park

Sacramento

Located beside I-5 in downtown Sacramento, Discovery Park is a 302-acre park with a 32-mile bike trail, ball fields, picnic sites, fishing & boat launches. Recreational boaters get the chance to explore both of Sacramento’s wild and scenic rivers.

Dry Creek Parkway

Sacramento

The Dry Creek Parkway in Sacramento, Placer County, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. This developing park site offers a plethora of recreational activities, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

Gateway Oaks Trail

Sacramento

In Sacramento, California, the Gateway Oaks Trail offers a delightful escape for both two-legged and four-legged adventurers alike.

Glenbrook Dog Park

Sacramento

Glenbrook Dog Park, located within Glenbrook Park in Sacramento, Sacramento County, is a haven for furry companions and their owners.

Glenbrook Park

Sacramento

Glenbrook Park, a 17.46-acre green space in Sacramento, offers a plethora of amenities for both humans and their furry companions.

Granite Regional Park

Sacramento

Granite Regional Park in Sacramento, Sacramento County, Central Valley, is an expansive 80.45-acre park offering a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy.

Granite Regional Park dog park

Sacramento

Granite Regional Park Dog Park, situated within Sacramento's Granite Regional Park, offers a haven for furry companions in Sacramento County.

Gristmill Access Area

Sacramento

The Gristmill Access Area is primarily used by hikers, anglers, rafters, and boaters. Dogs are permitted provided they are leashed. A cobblestone bar, which is accessible by vehicle, protrudes into the river.

Heron Landing Community Park

Rancho Cordova

At just over 20 acres, Heron Landing Community Park offers visitors a variety of recreational amenities with its innovative features

Howe Park Dog Park

Sacramento

Howe Park Dog Park, the inaugural dog park established in the Greater Sacramento area, offers a serene retreat for furry companions in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Jacinto Creek Park

Sacramento

Jacinto Creek Park in South Sacramento, adjacent to Irene B. West Elementary School, offers a delightful retreat for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.

Jacinto Creek Park Dog Park

Sacramento

Sacramento's Jacinto Creek Park is a haven for dog owners seeking a spacious and secure area for their furry companions to frolic.

Levee Path

Sacramento

Levee Path, located in Sacramento, California, is a dog-friendly 3.5-mile out-and-back trail starting from Sutter's Landing Regional Park.

Lynn Robie Dog Park

Sacramento

Lynn Robie Dog Park is located on Freeport Boulevard within the Bill Conlin Youth Sports Complex in Sacramento.

Mather Regional Park

Mather

On land previously operated by the Air Force, Mather Regional Park has now become the home to a wide range of activities. This 1600-acre park is among the fastest growing in the region, with new activities and opportunities appearing frequently.

McKinley Park

Sacramento

Sacramento's McKinley Park has more than 30 acres for you and your dog to explore. The park was built in 1871 by the Sacramento Street Railway Company to attract passengers for their trains.

North Natomas dog park

Sacramento

Sacramento's North Natomas Regional Park Dog Park, located within the expansive North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento County, offers a spacious 2.5-acre off-leash haven for furry companions.

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