Dog-Friendly Parks near Central Valley

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Padan Park

Vacaville

Padan Park in Vacaville, located in Solano County within the East Bay Area, is a prime destination for dog owners seeking a picturesque spot for their furry companions.

Partner Park

Sacramento

Partner Park is a 2.5-acre off-leash dog park in Sacramento, and is known as one of the best in the city due to its abundance of shade and hilly terrain.

Patwin Park

Vacaville

Patwin Park is a small neighborhood park located on Elmira Drive in Vacaville, Solano County, in the East Bay Area.

Pena Adobe Hill

Vacaville

The dog-friendly Pena Adobe Hill trail is a 3.2 out-and-back trail in Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park just off Interstate 80 between Vacaville and Fairfield.

Pheasant Country Park is a small neighborhood park in Vacaville known for being safe, clean and well-maintained. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park, and it features many amenities for outdoor recreation.

Phenix Dog Park

Sacramento

Phenix Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Phenix Dog Park

Sacramento

Phenix Dog Park is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Red Rock Canyon State Park

Cantil

Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso Range.

Regency Community dog park

Sacramento

Regency Community Park Dog Park, situated in the Regency Park subdivision of Sacramento, is a beloved neighborhood dog park in Sacramento County's Central Valley.

Ridgeview Park

Vacaville

Vacaville's Ridgeview Park, located in a residential neighborhood northwest of Nut Tree Airport, offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy.

River Island Dog Park

Lathrop

River Island Dog Park is a dog park in San Joaquin County in California’s Central Valley.

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Fairfield

Rockville Hills Regional Park in Fairfield, Solano County, within the San Francisco Bay Area, spans 633 acres of picturesque grasslands and oak woodlands, complemented by a dense mixed broadleaf forest.

Rocky Hill Trail

Vacaville

Rocky Hill Trail in Vacaville, Solano County, offers dog walkers a pleasant urban stroll along a paved path.

Sacramento County dog park

Sacramento

Sacramento County dog park is a dog park in Sacramento County in California’s Central Valley.

Sacramento River Parkway Trail

Sacramento

The Sacramento River Parkway Trail in Sacramento, Sacramento County, is a picturesque dog-friendly trail that spans over 9 miles along the serene Sacramento River.

Sky’s Dog Park

Sacramento

Sky's Dog Park is a dog park in Sacramento County in California’s Central Valley.

Snow Mountain Wilderness

Stonyford

The best time to visit Snow Mountain Wilderness is from late spring to late summer. Snow usually lingers on the high crest-zone until late June. Bathhouse, Deafy Glade and Bear Wallow Trails can offer exhilarating, snow-free winter hikes.

Southside Bikeway

Vacaville

The Southside Bikeway in Vacaville, located in Solano County within the East Bay Area, offers a delightful experience for both locals and visitors seeking a dog-friendly outdoor adventure.

Southwood Park

Vacaville

Southwood Park in Vacaville, located in Solano County within the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for both locals and visitors.

Stone Creek Community Park

Rancho Cordova

Stone Creek Community Park is one of Rancho Cordova's busiest parks and for good reason- it's packed with amenities the whole family

Stonegate Park

Vacaville

Stonegate Park in Vacaville, located in Solano County within the East Bay Area, is a medium-sized neighborhood park that offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy.

Suisun Hill Trail

Suisun City

This loop trail, just under two miles long, climbs about 200 feet to the summit of the southern most of the Portrero Hills for a 360-degree view taking in Grizzly Island marshes, a thicket of wind turbines, rolling hills and other vistas.

Summerfield Park Dog Area

Sacramento

Summerfield Park Dog Area is a dog park in Sacramento County in California’s Central Valley.

Sunriver Park

Rancho Cordova

Sunriver Park backs up to the Lower Sunrise Recreational Area and the American River in Rancho Cordova. The five-acre park

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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