Dog-Friendly Parks near Central Valley

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Wardlaw Dog Park (Large Dogs)

Vallejo

Wardlaw Dog Park (Large Dogs) is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Wardlaw Dog Park (Small Dogs)

Vallejo

Wardlaw Dog Park (Small Dogs) is a dog park in Contra Costa County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

White Rock Community Park

Rancho Cordova

White Rock Community Park is located across the street from White Rock Elementary School in Rancho Cordova. Updated in 2011,

Willows Park, located in a quiet residential area near Walmart in Vacaville, is a charming neighborhood park in Solano County, East Bay Area. The park's main attraction is the children's playground designed for older kids aged 5-12 years old.

Woodward Park Dog Park

Fresno

This dedicated space offers separate areas for small and large dogs to play and socialize freely, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for dogs of all sizes.

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…

A child's hand points to a map that a ranger is holding

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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