Dog-Friendly Parks near East Bay Area

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Alameda Creek Regional Trail

Fremont

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs must be on leash in parking lots, developed areas and where posted, and under full voice control elsewhere, and there is a lot of elsewhere!

Big Break Regional Shoreline, part of the so-called “Inland Coast” at the mouth of the massive San Francisco/San Joaquin river estuary, was once a massive farm, now submerged. It is now part of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve

San Ramon

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs at the Bishop Ranch Open Space Regional Preserve must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere, and there is a lot

Bollinger Canyon Dog Park

San Ramon

Bollinger Canyon Dog Park in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.

Briones Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Although Briones Regional Park is close to Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez, Lafayette and Walnut Creek, there are peaks within it from which you can see only park and watershed lands for miles in every direction.

Briones to Mount Diablo

Lafayette

The Briones to Mount Diablo Regional Trail connects Briones Regional Park and Mt. Diablo State Park, serving the communities of Lafayette and Walnut Creek.

Bruce King Memorial Dog Park

El Cerrito

This charming park is not just a fenced area with grass and trees; it is a carefully designed space that caters to the unique needs of dogs and their human companions, making it a beloved destination for dog lovers in the East Bay Area.

Bruno Canziani Dog Park

Livermore

In Livermore, the Bruno Canziani Dog Park is a haven for both furry friends and their human companions.

Canine Corral dog park

Danville

In Danville, Contra Costa County, the Canine Corral Dog Park offers 1.5 acres of free roaming space for dogs to frolic and play.

Carquinez Strait Regional Park

Crockett

Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline comprises 1,415 acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic Drive between the town of Crockett and the hillsides overlooking Martinez and is part of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Contra Costa Canal Trail

Pleasant Hill

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District which is one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere, and there is a lot of elsewhere!

Contra Loma Regional Park

Antioch

Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a sprawling 780-acre oasis offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors.

Cordelia Community Dog Park

Fairfield

Cordelia Community Dog Park in Fairfield, Solano County, within the San Francisco Bay Area, is a favorite among DogTrekkers for its inclusive design. The park boasts separate areas for large dogs weighing 25 lbs.

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Fremont

Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers some great trails to take your dog for a walk.

Crockett Hills Regional Park

Crockett

Part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the 1,939 acres of Crockett Hills Regional Park were likely hunting and gathering grounds for Native Americans, later were nineteenth century ranchlands, and more recently were part of the industrial history of the region.

Del Mar Dog Park

San Ramon

Del Mar Dog Park in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers a prime location on Del Mar Drive at Pine Valley Road, conveniently situated within the PG&E right of way.

Del Valle Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Please check Del Valle Regional Park website for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) warnings before your visit. Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.

Diablo Foothills Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Diablo Foothills Regional Park is the gateway to the parklands of Mount Diablo State Park and Walnut Creek Open Space.

East Bay Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

The East Bay Regional Park District, 90 years young this year, spans Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco with more than 125,000 acres in 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature study—and, of course, dog walking/hiking.

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Suisun City

Grizzly Island Wildlife area consists of 8,600 acres in the 84,000-acre Suisun Marsh, largest contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States.

Gustin Ranch

Martinez

To the north of Dutra Ranch lies Gustin Ranch – 80 acres of thick woods and grass-covered hills, offering sweeping views of the Carquinez Strait, Mt. Diablo and the Sierra.

Heather Farms Dog Park

Walnut Creek

Heather Farms Dog Park in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, offers separate areas for Small Dogs and Large Dogs to play and socialize on a lush grass surface.

Hunter Hill Rest Area I-80

Vallejo

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

Iron Horse Regional Trail

Alamo

The dog-friendly Iron Horse Regional trail is a multi-use, whole-access trail between the cities of Concord and Pleasanton follows the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way established in 1891 and abandoned in 1978. The completed Iron Horse Regional Trail spans a distance of 32 miles.

John Muir Land Trust

Martinez

The John Muir Land Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of critical natural lands and open spaces in California's East Bay Area.

Kennedy Grove Regional

El Sobrante

Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, offers a comfortable setting for either small or large group picnics (some by reservation) or informal gatherings of friends and families.

Lafayette Reservoir

Lafayette

The Lafayette Recreation Area is a year-round, day-use park ideal for hiking, jogging, fishing, boating and picnicking, located off Highway 24 only one mile from the Lafayette BART station. Dogs are allowed so long as they are on-leash at all times.

Lake Elizabeth Dog Park

Fremont

Lake Elizabeth Dog Park, situated in Fremont, Alameda County, is a premier destination for dog owners in the East Bay Area.

Lime Ridge Open Space

Pleasant Hill

Lime Ridge Open Space, with trailheads and parking in both Concord and Walnut Creek, is located on the eastern edge of Walnut Creek on a dominant ridge leading to Mount Diablo.

Livermore Dog Parks

Livermore

Seven leash-free dog parks offer visitors to this Tri-Valley community plenty of options when it comes to exercising a dog. Each is fenced and provides fresh water.

Marlin Pound Dog Park

Livermore

Marlin Pound Dog Park, located in Livermore within Alameda County's East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for furry companions.

Max Baer Park

Livermore

In Livermore, Max Baer Park is a hidden gem for dog owners seeking a fun and safe environment for their furry companions to play and socialize.

May Nissen Dog Park

Livermore

May Nissen Dog Park in Livermore, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, offers a spacious and secure environment for furry companions to play and socialize.

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Point Richmond

The 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, offers a beautifully landscaped shoreline picnic area, a fishing pier at a historic site and a hilltop with excellent panoramic views of the north Bay Area.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Fremont

Rising steeply behind Fremont, Mission Peak is part of the East Bay Regional Park District and one of the Bay Area's most dramatic summits.

Mosswood Park

Oakland

Mosswood Park is dog-friendly and is located on four acres of green between West and North Oakland with a dog run for big and small dogs.

Ohlone Wilderness Regional

Fremont

You have to hike or ride horseback to see the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve magnificent 9,737-acre parkland, accessible only by way of the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.

Paso Nogal dog park

Pleasant Hill

Paso Nogal Park in Pleasant Hill is designated as open space featuring approximately 63 acres of scenic hiking trails (dogs on leash welcome), small picnic areas and two fenced dog exercise areas (2.5 acres): one for dogs under 25 pounds and the other for larger

Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park

Fairfield

Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park, spanning 470 acres, offers a diverse range of amenities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Phenix Community Dog Park

Benicia

Phenix Community Dog Park in Benicia, Solano County, California Coast, is a haven for furry companions seeking outdoor adventures.

Pinole Dog Park

Pinole

In the vibrant community of Pinole in the East Bay Area of Alameda County, Pinole Dog Park is a haven for four-legged friends and their devoted owners.

Pleasant Hill Park

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Park, located in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, within the East Bay Area, offers a serene 16.5-acre retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Pleasant Oaks Park

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Oaks Park in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Point Isabel Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate and Marin County from the Point Isabel Regional shoreline, a landscaped, 23-acre dog park at the west end of Central Avenue in Richmond, part of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Point Pinole Regional

Pleasant Hill

The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315-acre parkland right next to densely populated Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo.

Quarry Lakes Regional

Fremont

Part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners alike.

Rodgers-Smith Park

Pleasant Hill

Rodgers-Smith Park, a 4.5-acre green oasis in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a versatile outdoor venue perfect for various gatherings.

San Ramon Dog Parks

San Ramon

San Ramon's four dog parks include one of the most unusual facilities in the country, a combination 50-space park-and-ride and 4.5-acre dog park affectionately nicknamed "Bark and Ride." The park.

Shadow Cliffs Regional

Pleasant Hill

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located in Pleasant Hill, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Shannon Hills Park

Pleasant Hill

The 2.5-acre Shannon Hills Park has a boarded walkway that meanders through a peaceful woodland area with a seasonal small creek in Pleasant Hill.

Shell Ridge Open Space

Pleasant Hill

Shell Ridge Open Space in Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, within the East Bay Area, is a sprawling natural oasis managed by the City of Walnut Creek.

Sobrante Ridge Botanic

Richmond

The Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve's 277-acre oak/bay parkland preserves the habitat of the extremely rare Alameda manzanita as well as other indigenous plant and animal species. It is part of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Sunol Regional Wilderness

Pleasant Hill

Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants.

Tasajara Ridge Dog Park

San Ramon

Tasajara Ridge Dog Park in Sacramento County, Central Valley, offers a spacious and welcoming environment for furry friends to play and socialize.

Ted and Kathy Radke

Martinez

At Ted and Kathy Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, managed by the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, there is an array of recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for both active adventurers and those seeking tranquility.

Wardlaw Dog Park

Vallejo

In Vallejo, within the picturesque Blue Rock Springs Corridor Park, lies the expansive Wardlaw Dog Park. Spanning 2.2 acres, this fully fenced park offers a safe and secure environment for your furry companions to roam and play freely.

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Richmond

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,430 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. It is part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District.

Alamo Creek Park

Dublin

Alamo Creek Park is a dog-friendly park in Dublin in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

Baldwin Dog Park

Concord

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

Bayview Trail

San Pablo

With comfortably rocked paths, and friendly visits from the local wild life, the Bayview Trail will take you right along the Bay giving you clean air, and a cool breeze.

Benicia State Recreation Area

Benicia

Benicia State Recreation Area, located in Solano County along the California Coast, spans 720 acres of diverse landscapes, including marshes, grassy hillsides, and rocky beaches along the Carquinez Strait.

Black Diamond Mines Regional

Antioch

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California, dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.

Bodfish Preserve

Orinda

With its dream-like woodlands and footpaths that connect to nearby trails, the 7-acre Bodfish preserve is now known as a community treasure. But it...

Carr Ranch

Moraga

A pristine 604-acre expanse adjacent to Lamorinda, Carr Ranch in Moraga, Tulare County, is a permanently protected watershed, enhancing the 15,000-acre wildlife habitat. This beautiful destination offers a serene retreat for the public to enjoy the wonders of nature.

Central Park (Lake Elizabeth)

Fremont

Central Park, also known as Lake Elizabeth, is a sprawling 450-acre oasis in Fremont, Alameda County, within the vibrant East Bay Area. The park boasts an 83-acre lake, offering a picturesque setting for leisurely strolls with furry companions.

Chilpancingo Dog Park

Pleasant Hill

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

Dog Park Entrance

Richmond

Dog Park Entrance is a dog park in Los Angeles County in California’s Southern California.

Dutra Ranch

Martinez

The Franklin Hills represent an important wildlife corridor that allows animals to roam and thrive in natural habitat. By 2003, John Muir Land Trust held...

Fernandez Ranch

Martinez

Located just off Highway 4, between Hercules and Martinez, Fernandez Ranch offers stunning views, shaded hiking trails and a variety of wildlife,...

Hap Magee Ranch Dog Park

Alamo

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

Hap Magee Small Dog Park

Alamo

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

Kings Canyon Loop

Moraga

The Kings Canyon Loop, located in Moraga, Contra Costa County, in the East Bay Area, is a picturesque trail that begins at the Valley Vista Staging Area.

Kirker Creek Bark Park

Pittsburg

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Koda Dog Park

Oakley

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

Lakeside Park

Oakland

Dog-friendly Lakeside Park is best known for Lake Merritt and one of the best places to take a walk with your dog in Oakland.

Memorial Park

San Ramon

Memorial Park, located in San Ramon within Contra Costa County's East Bay Area, offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. The park features a sandy surface, perfect for dogs to roam and play freely.

Mount Diablo State Park

Walnut Creek

Mount Diablo is a dominant topographic feature in northern California. It was established in 1851 as the initial point of the Mount Diablo Base Line and Meridian for land surveys spanning two-thirds of California and all of Nevada.

Mulholland Ridge Open Space

Moraga

Mulholland Ridge Open Space Preserve Mulholland Ridge is a 250 acre open space area along Donald Drive on the boundary of Orinda and Moraga.

Point Isabel Dog Park

Richmond

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

Point Pinole Road

San Pablo

Does a view of the bay, access to play, picnic and fishing areas sound good to you? Then join the parade! Point Pinole Road is a popular route for walkers, dog lovers, parents with strollers and bicycle enthusiasts.

Robertson Park Meadow

Livermore

Robertson Park Meadow is a dog-friendly park in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.

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