Featured parks
Almaden Quicksilver
San Jose
Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a 4,147 acres park that includes the grounds of former mercury mines adjacent to south San Jose. The park includes over 34.2 miles of hiking trails, including 23 miles of equestrian trails and 10 miles of bike trails.
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Anderson Lake County Park
Morgan Hill
Welcome to Anderson Lake County Park, Santa Clara County's largest reservoir, located in Morgan Hill within the San Francisco Bay Area. Spanning 4,275 acres, Anderson Lake Park offers a diverse range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
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Calero County Park
San Jose
Calero County Park, located in Santa Clara County, is a sprawling 4,471-acre regional park and recreation area in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Carriage Hills Park
Gilroy
Carriage Hills Park, a neighborhood city park in Gilroy, CA, offers a serene retreat for both residents and visitors in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Chesbro Reservoir County Park
Morgan Hill
Chesbro Reservoir County Park, a stunning 232-acre park and reservoir in the Santa Clara County region of the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a serene escape in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Morgan Hill.
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Christmas Hill Park
Gilroy
Located in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Christmas Hill Park is a sprawling 57-acre community park managed by the City of Gilroy.
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Coyote Lake Harvey Bear
Gilroy
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a 6,695 acre regional recreation area, located in the hills east of Gilroy, CA. The park features a 449 acre lake for fishing and boating, campground, and hiking trails.
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De Anza Park
San Jose
De Anza Park is a clean neighborhood park situated in San Jose, CA, offering a plethora of amenities for both humans and their furry companions.
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Del Monte Dog Park
San Jose
In San Jose, within Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, dog owners can find a haven for their furry companions at Del Monte Dog Park.
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Delmas Dog Park
San Jose
Delmas Dog Park, situated at the intersection of Park Avenue and Delmas Avenue in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a premier destination for dog owners in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Ed Levin Dog Park
Milpitas
Located in Milpitas within Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ed Levin Dog Park offers a premier off-leash experience for furry companions.
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El Sereno Open Space
Los Gatos
El Sereno Open Space Preserve is named for 2,249-foot Mt. El Sereno, part of a prominent ridge located south of the town of Saratoga and west of the town of Los Gatos.
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Gilroy Sports Park
Gilroy
Gilroy Sports Park, a sprawling 79-acre recreational haven in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, is a beloved destination for sports enthusiasts and families alike.
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Greer Park
Palo Alto
Greer Park in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, is a 22-acre multipurpose park offering a fenced dog park for furry companions to roam and play freely.
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Hart’s Dog Park
San Jose
Hart’s Dog Park in San Jose, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier destination for furry companions. Spanning 2,000 square feet, this dog park boasts a host of amenities tailored for canine enjoyment.
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Heartland Dog Park
Gilroy
Heartland Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located within Hecker Pass Park on 3rd St. in Gilroy.
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Hecker Pass Park
Gilroy
Hecker Pass Park, located in Gilroy, is a 3-acre recreational haven in Santa Clara County within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure
San Jose
In San Jose, Hellyer Park Dog Enclosure offers a spacious two-acre off-leash area for dogs to roam freely.
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J. Pierce Mitchell dog park
Palo Alto
A fenced dog run can be found at J. Pierce Mitchell Park Dog Park, located within the expansive 21.4-acre district park in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park
San Jose
Featuring a hard-packed sandy surface, Jeffrey Fontana Dog Park in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a must-visit destination for dog owners in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Las Palmas Dog Park
Sunnyvale
Las Palmas Dog Park, located within Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, is a haven for furry companions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Lexington Reservoir
Los Gatos
Lexington Reservoir County Park, located in Los Gatos within Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a stunning 950-acre park and reservoir just a short drive from the bustling urban centers.
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Martial Cottle Park
San Jose
Martial Cottle Park in San Jose, Santa Clara County, is a sprawling green oasis in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Miyuki Dog Park
San Jose
Located in San Jose, Miyuki Dog Park offers a haven for furry friends and their owners to enjoy some quality outdoor time together.
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Mount Madonna County Park
Gilroy
Mount Madonna County Park is one of the most majestic of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas.
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Nuevo Dog Park
Santa Clara
WARNING! Welcome to Nuevo Dog Park, a haven for both furry friends and their human companions.
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Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in South Santa Clara County lies the renowned Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
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Reed Street Dog Park
Santa Clara
The Reed Street Dog Park is a 1.5 acre City park that is the only City park that allows dogs to run off-leash. All other City parks require owners to have their dogs on a six foot leash at all times.
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Shoreline Dog Park
Mountain View
Shoreline Dog Park in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, is a must-visit destination for dog owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. This well-maintained park offers a serene environment for your furry companions to play and socialize.
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Sierra Azul Open Space
Los Gatos
Overlooking the town of Los Gatos and the south bay, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is the District's largest preserve, encompassing over 18,000 acres of mostly rugged and steep terrain.
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Soquel Demonstration
Los Gatos
Soquel Demonstration State Forest is situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains along California's central coast.
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Sunrise Park
Gilroy
Sunrise Park, an 8-acre neighborhood park in Gilroy, offers a plethora of recreational opportunities for visitors in the Santa Clara County region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Uvas Canyon County Park
Morgan Hill
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, within the San Francisco Bay Area, will discover a haven of natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
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Algonquin Dog Park
San Jose
Algonquin Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreAlviso Marina County Park
Alviso
Welcome to Alviso Marina County Park, gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Read moreBubb Park
Mountain View
Bubb Park, located in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, offers a delightful off-leash experience for furry companions.
Read moreCity of Milpitas Dog Park
Milpitas
City of Milpitas Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreFair Oaks Dog Park
Sunnyvale
Fair Oaks Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreFoothills Open Space
Los Altos
Foothills’ 212 acres are located in the Adobe Creek watershed above Hidden Villa Ranch and adjacent to Palo Alto's Foothills Park.
Read moreFremont Older Open Space
Saratoga
Located on the urban fringe of Saratoga in the San Francisco Bay Area, Fremont Older Open Space Preserve spans 739 acres, offering a diverse range of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Extending towards Mt.
Read moreHenry W. Coe State Park
Morgan Hill
Californiau2019s second-largest state park covers 87,000 acres east of Morgan Hill u2014 dogs welcome at headquarters, campgrounds, and picnic areas, though not on trails or fire roads.
Read moreHoover Park
Palo Alto
Hoover Park, situated in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.
Read moreLos Gatos dog park (large)
Campbell
Los Gatos dog park (large) is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreLos Gatos dog park (small)
Campbell
Los Gatos dog park (small) is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreMary Avenue Dog Park
Cupertino
Mary Avenue Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreMcKenzie Dog Park
Los Altos
McKenzie Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive in Los Altos, California.
Read moreMidpeninsula Regional Open
Los Altos
All Midpeninsula Preserves are open to the public free of charge, 365 days a year from dawn until one-half hour after sunset. • Dogs must be controlled on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times.
Read moreMitchell Park Dog Park
Palo Alto
Mitchell Park Dog Park is a well-loved off-leash destination for dogs and their owners in Palo Alto, California.
Read moreNuevo dog park (large)
Santa Clara
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-(sunset+00:30); Tu 12:00-(sunset+00:30). Operated by: City of Santa Clara
Read moreNuevo dog park (small)
Santa Clara
Hours: Mu-Su 07:00-(sunset+00:30); Tu 12:00-(sunset+00:30). Operated by: City of Santa Clara
Read moreOlinder Dog Park
San Jose
Olinder Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read morePalo Alto Baylands Nature
Palo Alto
Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto in the San Francisco Bay Area, the 1,940-acre Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve stands as the largest undisturbed marshland in the region.
Read morePearsons-Arastradero Preserve
Palo Alto
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a beautiful mixture of rolling grassland and evergreen forest. It varies in elevation from 275 feet in the northeast to 775 feet in the southwest.
Read morePeers Park Dog Park
Palo Alto
Peers Park Dog Park is a popular off-leash facility located in North Palo Alto at 1899 Park Boulevard. This fenced dog park provides a safe and welcoming space for dogs of all sizes to exercise, play, and socialize off leash.
Read morePiedmont Road Dog Park
San Jose
Piedmont Road Dog Park is a dog park in Santa Clara County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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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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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
Read morePawsh on the mountain: a dog day at Chaminade
Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz hosts Pawsh Retreat on August 24, featuring dog pools, pet massages, agility games, a canine fashion show and adoptable pups. Admission is free with a suggested donation benefiting the Santa Cruz SPCA.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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