East Bay Regional Park District

Proactively accessible Concord for you and your dog

Concord is a proactively ADA-accessible city with wheelchair-friendly trails perfect for visitors with disabilities and their dogs. From the Mary Bowerman Trail atop Mount Diablo to dozens of East Bay Regional Park loop trails, accessible outdoor fun awaits.

Conquer Concord with your dog

Concord rewards DogTrekkers who linger with scenic trails, craft breweries, and a famous Taco Trail featuring 40 restaurants. Hike Lime Ridge or Black Diamond Mines, then let your dog go off-leash at Fernandez Ranch.

Dog-friendly EBMUD: What is it?

Beyond the well-known East Bay Regional Parks, two EBMUD recreation areas offer great outings for leashed dogs. Lafayette Reservoir features a paved shoreline loop, while San Pablo Reservoir and nearby trails provide quieter options.

Pick a dog-friendly trail, any trail

The East Bay Regional Park District spans 1,250 miles of trails across 65 parks, and most allow off-leash dogs in undeveloped areas. From Lime Ridge Open Space to Black Diamond Mines, the options near Concord are outstanding.

East Bay park gets a new name

Oakland's beloved Redwood Regional Park has been renamed after Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt, the only woman on the East Bay Regional Park District's first board of directors. She championed acquiring the parkland that now welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year.

Tri-Valley: open space and wine country for your dog

The Tri-Valley east of San Francisco combines dog-friendly wine country, craft beer trails, and tens of thousands of acres of open space where dogs can roam off-leash. Pleasanton Ridge, Dublin Hills, and Del Valle Regional Park are standout picks.

Briones Regional Park, Pleasant Hill’s hidden gem

Briones Regional Park near Pleasant Hill offers 6,255 acres of rolling green hills with panoramic views and off-leash trails. Nearby, the 32-mile Iron Horse Regional Trail follows an old rail corridor through charming East Bay towns.

Open space rambles for you and your dog

Concord and its neighboring communities sit among thousands of acres of protected open space, from the Contra Costa Canal Trail to Lime Ridge and Diablo Foothills Regional Park. Spring is prime time for green hills and wildflowers.

Best dog-friendly hiking near Concord

The East Bay's trail network makes Concord a great launching point for dog-friendly hikes. Lime Ridge Open Space, Shell Ridge, and Briones Regional Park all offer acres of open terrain with off-leash options for well-behaved dogs.

Tri-Valley: wide open space for you and your dog

The Tri-Valley sits alongside thousands of acres of East Bay Regional Parkland where dogs can hike off-leash under voice control. From Pleasanton Ridge to Del Valle Regional Park, wide-open spaces and scenic vistas await you and your pup.

Tri-valley: Trails to treats

Just 45 minutes east of San Francisco, the Tri-Valley rewards hikers and their dogs with wide-open parkland and scenic vistas. After hitting the trails, treat yourself along the region's famous beer, wine and ice cream trails.

Chasing cascades in the Bay Area

Spring rains bring Bay Area waterfalls to life, and many are reachable on dog-friendly trails. From Fairway Falls in Novato to Little Yosemite in Sunol and Cascade Canyon Falls near Fairfax, here are some favorites.