Other parks
Shollenberger Park
Petaluma
Shollenberger Park is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. The park has a 2.2-mile path for walking, running, walking the dog or biking through Alman Marsh to Petaluma Marina.
Read moreShoreline Access Path
Mill Valley
There’s a lovely but little known walkway that runs along the eastern and southern shore of the Strawberry peninsula.
Read moreShurtleff Park
Napa
Shurtleff Park, located in Napa, Napa County, California Wine Country, is a delightful outdoor space perfect for dog owners seeking a peaceful retreat.
Read moreSigmund Stern Grove
San Francisco
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove (or Stern Grove) is a 33-acre recreational site in the Sunset District. It is administered by the city's Recreation and Parks Department.
Read moreSir Francis Drake Bikeway
Nicasio
Sir Francis Drake Bikeway, also known as the Cross Marin Trail, is a picturesque rail-trail in Nicasio, Marin County, within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreSnow Park
Oakland
Snow Park is dog-friendly and is across the street from Lakeside Park with sweeping views of Lake Merritt.
Read moreSoMa West Dog Park
San Francisco
Operated by: San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission
Read moreSonoma Bike Path
Sonoma
If you are attracted to the rolling, wine country landscapes and historical architecture of Sonoma Valley, the Sonoma Bike Path won't disappoint.
Read moreSonoma Valley Regional Park
Glen Ellen
Sonoma Valley Regional Park is in Sonoma Valley, near Glen Ellen. The 202-acre park features several miles of trails for dog-friendly hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.
Read moreSpring Lake Regional Park
Santa Rosa
Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa is one of Sonoma County's most popular parks, featuring dog-friendly trails, boating, camping and picnic areas.
Read moreSt. Joseph’s Hill Open Space
Los Gatos
All Midpeninsula Preserves are open to the public free of charge, 365 days a year from dawn until one-half hour after sunset. One of the distinctive scenic backdrops to the Town of Los Gatos is the 270-acre St.
Read moreSt. Mary’s Dog Park
San Francisco
St. Mary's Dog Park in San Francisco is a hidden gem of a dog play area that is sometimes referred to as the putting green for the beautifully manicured lawn on which dogs can romp.
Read moreStream Trail
Oakland
The Stream Trail in Redwood Canyon, located in Oakland, Alameda County, is a picturesque and shaded pathway perfect for leisurely walks with your furry companion.
Read moreSugarloaf Ridge State Park
Kenwood
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns.
Read moreSuisun 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.
Read moreSutro Heights Park
San Francisco
Sutro Heights Park, located in San Francisco, San Francisco County, is a historic gem terraformed by Adolph Sutro into a Victorian estate with gardens, a conservatory, and hundreds of European statues.
Read moreSycamore Grove Park
Livermore
Sycamore Grove Park is a dog-friendly park in Livermore in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreTassajara Dog Park
Dublin
Tassajara Dog Park is a dog park in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreTaylor Mountain Regional Park
Santa Rosa
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. Spanning 1,100 acres, this iconic park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Rosa and distant peaks.
Read moreTenderfoot Trail
Mill Valley
The Tenderfoot Trail is one of several paths wandering the ridges above Mill Valley.
Read moreTerra Linda Sleepy Hollow Open
San Anselmo
Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash under strict voice control on fire protection roads. Please follow posted rules.
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