Dog-Friendly Parks near Central Valley

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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.

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.

Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park

Fresno

Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park is a dog park in Fresno County in California’s Central Valley.

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.

Ellis Dog Park

Tracy

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

Frandy Park

Kernville

Frandy Park, located in downtown Kernville, Kern County, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a dog-friendly camping experience in Central Valley. This picturesque park offers a range of amenities to cater to both two-legged and four-legged 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.

Green Belt

Stockton

Green Belt is a dog park in San Diego County in California’s Southern California.

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.

Hawkins Park

Vacaville

Hawkins Park, situated on Summerfield Drive in Vacaville, is a medium-sized neighborhood park in Solano County's East Bay Area.

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

Highgate Dog Park

Bakersfield

Highgate Dog Park is a dog park in Kern County in California’s Central Valley.

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.

Hume Grove Loop

Vacaville

Hume Grove Loop, located in Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville, Solano County, is a delightful 1.4-mile trail that welcomes dogs to explore the scenic beauty of Jack Hume Grove.

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.

John Erreca Rest Area I-5

Firebaugh

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

Keating Park

Vacaville

Keating Park, situated on California Drive in Vacaville, is a popular destination for little league baseball enthusiasts in Solano County's East Bay Area.

Kroll Dog Park

Bakersfield

Kroll Dog Park is a dog park in Kern County in California’s Central Valley.

Live like a local in dog-friendly Sacramento

Set along the Sacramento and American rivers, Sacramento offers endless activities and an engaging dog-friendly lifestyle. Mornings start on waterfront trails. Afternoons unfold across sun-kissed parks and restaurant patios. Each evening, serene, stylish hotels invite four- and two-legged guests to…

Effortless day trips and outdoor adventures

Sacramento sits within a short drive of some of California's most iconic activities, including many delightfully dog-friendly options. It’s easy to choose your own adventure here, whether you'd like to taste small-batch wines, hike ruggedly beautiful trails, survey the state's…

Cappie at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Sacramento

Settle in and stay a little longer

With so many activities for four-legged VIPs, it's worth lingering longer in Sacramento. Dog-friendly hotels offer generous amenities and comfortable options for every price point. Plus, walkable neighborhoods feature independent shops and dining venues that welcome you like a local…

Dog-friendly California destination, photo courtesy of Sacramento River Cats

Gathering places for pups and people

Some of Sacramento's most dog-friendly spots double as social spaces that connect travelers with friendly locals. By striking up a conversation, you'll often get the inside scoop on the best parks, restaurants, shops and trails for pups. These paw-some playgrounds…

Two Doberman Pinschers looking at a taco plate, ears up, in Sacramento.

Start your day the local way

In Sacramento, mornings move at an easy pace. Greet the day on the American River Parkway, where dog walkers can wander for miles, or play fetch in a neighborhood park. From there, swing by one of the city’s many coffee…

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Dog-friendly Sacramento River Delta: where to take your pup

If you're scouting a spring getaway that doesn't require a four-hour drive or a June reservation made in February, point the car east from the Bay Area toward the Sacramento River Delta.

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