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Berkeley
- Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. Ashby Avenue (Highway 13), North on College Avenue,
right on Derby Street, near the beginning of Stonewall Road. 510-635-0135.
- Ohlone Dog Park. The first leash free park. Hearst St. and Martin Luther King Jr.,
510-644-6530.
- Tilden Regional Park. Highway 24, North on Fish Ranch Road, right on Grizzly Peak, North
to South Park Drive for a mile to Big Springs Trail. 510-635-0135.
Castro Valley
- Anthony Chabot Regional Park. 4,600 acre park. In Castro Valley, go North on Redwood to
Marciel Gate. 510-635-0135.
- Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area. Interstate 580 to Center Street (left), right on
Castro Valley Blvd. to (left) Crow Canyon Road, (left) to Cull Canyon Rd. 510-635-0135.
Fremont
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail. 12.4 mile trail. Leashes
required in some posted area
only. 510-635-0135.
- Coyote Hills Regional Park. Almost one thousand acres. Interstate 880, to (West) Decoto
Rd. (Highway 84), North on Paseo Padre Parkway to (left) Patterson Ranch Road, to the
entrance. 510-635-0135.
- Lake Elizabeth Dog Park. Off Stevenson Blvd at Lake
Elizabeth, near softball camp side if the lake. Fun leash off, fenced in park
for good mannered dogs only. At 6-8 pm you can see over 30 dogs running their
tails off. Clean up after your dog bags available. Please also bring more to
contribute. From north take 880 South, Stevenson Blvd Exit. Left onto
Stevenson. Drive 2 miles. Pass Paseo Padre. Make right at Softball Camp into
parking lot. Drive to back of parking lot. From Pleasanton/ San Ramon,
take 680 South, Take Washington Blvd Exit. Becomes Fremont Blvd. Drive 1-1/2
miles to Stevenson. Go right. Then follow above directions.(Thank you Max
Ware)
- Mission Park Regional Preserve. 2,600 acre park. Interstate 680, South on Mission Blvd
(Warm Springs District), East on Mission, right on Stanford Avenue to the entrance.
510-635-0135.
- Sunol Regional Wilderness. (May be closed from June-October for fire season. Interstate
680, to Calaveras Road, left on Geary Road, to the entrance. 510-635-0135
Hayward
- Garin Regional Park & Dry Creek Regional Park. 20 miles of trails. Mission Blvd.
(Highway 238), Tamarack Drive to Dry Creek Regional Park. Or to Garin: Garin Avenue take
you to Garin. 510-635-0135
Livermore
- Del Valle Regional Park. Interstate 580 to North Livermore Avernue, to South Livermore
Avenue, to Tesla Rd, right on Mines Road, right on Del Valle Rd. 510-635-0135.
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Lake Del Valle.
Dog swimable shoreline trails and off-leash permitted! There is also a $1 dog
fee. Location: 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550. Directions: There is
only one entrance to the park so you can use Mapquest or
Yahoo Maps to get full directions. Once
entered the park, proceed to the main boat launch/concession area where the
trail head start. Off-leash are only allowed beyond this gate. Enjoy! (Thank
you Giang Tran)
- Livermore Canine Park. Interstate 580 to Portola, South on Murietta Blvd, right on
Stanley Blvd, left on Murdell Lane for two miles. 510-373-5700.
- Ohlone Regional Wilderness. Over six thousand acres. East Bay Regional Park Headquarters
at Del Valle, Sunol, or Coyote Hills. 510-635-0135.
- Ohlone Wilderness Trail. 29 mile trail. 510-635-0135.
Oakland
- Hardy
Dog Park. Fenced, shade, water, poop bags, seating, and parking.
Claremont Ave. at Hudson St., Oakland (Rockridge District), California, USA.
Directions: under the freeway (Hwy 24) on Claremont between College Ave
& Telegraph Ave. (Thank you Lynda O'Neil)
- Leona Heights Park. Take 580 to the Keller exit (from either direction), go east on
Keller, turn left on Campus and turn immediately right on Canyon Oaks Drive and turn left,
go to the end of the parking lot, and there is the trail head. (Thank you Lynn Ellen
Marcus)
- Redwood Regional Park. Highway 13 to (east) Joaquin Miller Road, right on Skyline Blvd
for four miles to the Skyline Gate. 510-635-0135.
- Washington Square Park. This
park has recently been reopened and enlarged. 5 acre area, fenced, water
nearby, paid parking meters, restrooms. From Oakland, through Webster Street
Tube down Webster. Left at Encinal, right at 8th St. Parking metered lot
near tennis courts. Dog run area is visible from the roadway. (Thank you
Gary Naganuma)
Piedmont
- Dracena Park. Blair and Dracena. 510-420-3070.
Pleasanton
- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. Interstate 680 to Castlewood Drive, left on Foothill
Road. 510-635-0135.
San Leandro
- Marina Park. Marina and Fairway. It is just south of
the channel bridge as you go along the shoreline next to the golf course. Park
at the south end of Marina Park and walk over the bridge and you will find it.
(Thank you Karen Sakai)
San Lorenzo
- San
Lorenzo Community Park. Fenced half-acre site on the west side of the
30-acre park. Located at 1970 Via Buena Vista. From 880 take Hesperian exit.
Turn Right at Bokman St. Left at Via Carmen follow road around to the right
and road will eventually dead end at the San Lorenzo Community park. (Thank
you Diane Bonds)
Union City
- Dregon Park. Memorial Park put up for a Loved Dog.
Complete with agility run, small & large dog areas. Location: Mission Blvd at
Appian Way. Directions: 880 Decoto Exit towards the hills, Right on Mission
Blvd, corner of Mission Blvd and Appian Way. (Thank you Cheryl Mikel)
- Drigon Dog
Park. Union City, CA. On the corner of Mission Blvd. and 7th Street.
(Thank you Teresa Garcia)
Alpine
El Dorado National Forest
- Over 800,000 acres. Leashless in all areas except the Desolation Wilderness. Forest
Headquarters: 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 916-622-5061.
Stanislaus National Forest
- 1 million acre forest with meadows, pines, volcanic ridges. 660 miles of trials. Forest
Headquarters: 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370, 209-532-3671.
Toiyabe National Forest
- Three and a half million acre forest (mostly in Nevada) with hundred of miles of trails
in the small California section. Forest Headquarters: 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, NV 89431,
702-355-5301.
El Dorado National Forest
- Over 800,000 acres. Leashless in all areas except the Desolation Wilderness. Forest
Headquarters: 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 916-622-5061.
Butte
Chico
- Bidwell Park. 2,250 acre park. Dogs are allowed leashless in the undeveloped areas,
North or Upper Park Road, only the lakes are off limits. In the developed areas West of
Manzanita Ave., dogs can go leashless before sunrise to 8:30am. Highway 99, go East on
Bruce Road, left on Chico Canyon Drive, left at Manzanita Avenue, and continue for about
half a mile to Upper Park Road. 916-895-4972
Oroville
- Oroville State Wildlife Area/Thermalito Afterbay. 5,000 ares of marshlands, grasslands,
and riparian forests. Hwy 162, South on Larkin Road. 916-533-0364.
Plumas National Forest
- More than one thousand miles of rivers and streams in 1.2 million acres of forest.
Feather Falls is a 640 foot waterfall. Forest Headquarters, P.O. Box 11500, 159 Lawrence
Street, Quincy, CA 95971, 916-283-2050.
Calaveras
Stanislaus National Forest
- 1 million acre forest with meadows, pines, volcanic ridges. 660 miles of trials. Forest
Headquarters: 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370, 209-532-3671.
Colusa
Contra Costa
Antioch
- Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Highway 4 at Antioch, South on Somersville Road.
510-635-0135.
Clayton
- Clayton Doggie Park. Fenced
in off leash park. Location: Marsh Creek Road. Clayton Road to Marsh Creek
Road Park is on the right just before Regency Drive. (Thank you Mike Cherry)
- Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Over 2,000 acres that has miles of hiking trails. At
the intersection of Interstate 680 and Hwy. 24, exit Ignacio Valley Road, to Clayton Road
(east), to Marsh Road (east). 510-635-0135.
Concord
- Lime Ridge Open Space Recreation Area. Treat Blvd (West of Cowell Road) 510-671-3270.
- Newhall Dog Park. Description: fenced
dog parks for big & small dogs. Location: Cross Street Ayers and Turtle Creek.
Directions from Walnut Creek: Ygancio to Ayers, left on Ayers and left on
Newhall Park Sign. Couple blocks passed Cal State Hayward on Clayton. (Thank
you Sara K. Rimkus)
Danville
- Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Almost 3,300 acres. No dogs are allowed within the
Little Hills Ranch Recreation Area. Interstate 680 to Bollinger Canyon Road and go North,
past the entrance to Little Hills Ranch Recreation area. 510-635-0135.
El Sobrante
- Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve. 277 acre preserve for the extremely rare Alameda
manzanita. Interstate 80, exit San Pablo Dam Rd., South to Castro Ranch Rd., left on
Castro Ranch, left at Conestoga Way, left on Carriage Drive, right on Coach Drive. Park at
the end of Coach. 510-635-0135.
Hercules
- San Pablo Bay Regional Park. Interstate 80, North on Pinole Valley Rd which becomes
Tennent Ave, then Railroad Avenue. 510-724-9004.
Lafayette
- Briones Regional Park. Highway 24, exit Orinda, go North on camino Pablo, right on Bear
Creek Rd. to Briones Rd.. 510-635-0135.
Orinda
- Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Highway 24, North on Fish Ranch Rd., left on
Grizzly Peak Blvd. to the intersection with Skyline Blvd. 510-635-0135.
Pleasant Hill
- Paso Nogal Park. Paso Nogal Rd. and Morello Avenue. 510-682-0896.
Port Costa
- Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. Interstate 80, East at Crockett and go East on
Pomona Street, which turns into Carquinez Scenic Drive. 510-635-0135
Richmond
- Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. Interstate 80, exit Central Avenue, go West to the
entrance. 510-635-0135.
- Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Interstate 80, exit Hilltop Drive, right on San Pablo
Ave, left on Atlas Rd to the entrance. 510-635-0135.
- Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Interstate 80, South to McBryde, left on McBryde Ave, to
the entrance. 510-635-0135.
San Ramon
- Del Mar Dog Park.
1 acre fenced dog park w/shade/water/benches. Open 8 am to dusk daily, surface
comprised of cedar playground chips. Two shade structures within the park for
people. Location:Del Mar Drive at Pine Valley Road within the PG&E Right of
Way, adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail. Directions:San Ramon Valley Blvd to
Pine Valley Road, to Del Mar. (Thank you Jeff Eorio)
- Memorial Park -
Dog Run. 1.3 acre dog run within Memorial Park (dedicated to 9/11/01).
Fenced, water, shade structure, benches, and surface is decomposed granite, a
sandy material that dogs seem to love. Location: Bollinger Canyon Road at San
Ramon Valley Blvd., just west of I680 freeway offramp. Directions: I680 exit
Bollinger Canyon Road, west to San Ramon Valley Blvd, park straight ahead on
south side of Bollinger Canyon Road. (Thank you Jeff Eorio)
Walnut Creek
- Acalanes Ridge Open Space Recreation Area. Camino Verde (South of Pleasant Hill and
Geary) to Camino Verde Circle. 510-256-3560.
- Shell Ridge Open Space Recreation Area. Off leash in undeveloped areas. Interstate 680,
exit Ignacio Valley Rd., East on Ignacio Valley Re. right to Walnut Avenue, and right on
Castle Rock Road. 510-256-3560.
Del Norte
Fort Dick
- Lake Earl Wildlife Area. Unleased only in the 5,000 acre state wildlife area. From
Crescent City, go north on Lake Earl Dr., turn left at Old Mill Road and continue for
another 1 and a half miles.
Six rivers National Forest
- One million acres. 1500 miles of rivers. 305,000 acre Smith River National Recreation
Area. Forest Headquaters: 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501, 707-442-1721.
El Dorado National Forest
- Over 800,000 acres. Forest Headquarters: 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667,
916-622-5061. Leashless in all areas except teh Desolation Wilderness.
Glenn
Orland
- Library Park. Interstate 5, go Southeast on Newville Rd/County Rd 200 for 1/3 of a mile
which turns into Swift St. for 3 blocks and make a right at 4th Street for 2 blocks South.
Corner of 4th and Mill Streets. 916-865-9053.
- Vinsonhaler Park. Interstate 5, go Southeast on Newville Rd/County Rd 200 for 1/3 of a
mile which turns into Swift St. for 7 blocks, left on A Street for 3 blocks North.
916-865-9053.
Mendocino National Forest
- Million acre forest. Dogs need to be leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trials.
Forest Headquarters: 420 E. Laurel St., Willows, CA 95998, 916-934-3316.
Humboldt
Arcata
- Clam Beach County Park. 10-15 tent sites. Take the 101 for about 7 miles North of Arcata
and then take the Clam Beach Park exit and go West for a couple of miles. 707-445-7652.
- Mad River County Park. A beach where dogs can run around without leashes. Take the 101,
exit West on Giuntoli Lane, go right onto Heindon Road and follow the signs. 707-445-7651.
Eureka
- Samoa Boat Ramp County Park. Small beach. Take Highway 255 from Eureka, and cross the
Samoa Bridge. Once on the Samoa Peninsula, turn left on New Navy Base Rd and drive for
about five miles south. The park is on the left. 707-445-7651.
- Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. 300 Acres of coastal dunes. Take Highway 255 from Eureka
and cross Samoa Bridge. Once on Samoa Peninsula, turn left on New Navy Base Road for about
five miles south. The park is on the right side. 707-825-2300.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- 2.1 million acre forest. Over 1500 miles of trails. Forest Headquarters: 2400 Washington
Ave., Redding, CA 96001, 916-246-5222.
Shelter Cove
- King Range National Conservation Area. 62,000 acre coastal area. From the 101, exit at
Redway and follow Briceland Thorne Road West to the Bureau of Land Management area. Bureau
of Land Management, Arcata Resource Area, 1125 16th Street, P.O. Box 1112, Arcata, CA
95521, 707-825-2300.
Six rivers National Forest
- One million acres. 1500 miles of rivers. 305,000 acre Smith River National Recreation
Area. Forest Headquaters: 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501, 707-442-1721.
Clearlake Oaks
- Cache Creek Recreation Area. 50,000 acres. 8 miles East of town, on the South side of
Highway 20. 707-468-4000.
Cobb
- Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest. 3,500 acre forest. Dogs must be leashed in
the campgrounds only. North of Cobb for one mile on Highway 175, where you will see a blue
and white sign for the fire station. At the fist intersection past the sign, go East for
about 1/4 of a mile to the entrance. 707-928-4378.
Lakeport
- Cow Mountain Recreation Area. 27,000 acres. Enter Yonce Road (Old Toll Road). The main
entrance is near Ukiah.
Mendocino National Forest
- Million acre forest. Dogs need to be leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trials.
Forest Headquarters: 420 E. Laurel St., Willows, CA 95998, 916-934-3316.
Lassen
Lassen National Forest
- 1.4 million acre forest with volcanic features. No dogs in the Lassen Volcanic National
Park. But there are over 300 miles of forests, including Spattercone Trail. Forest
Headquarters: 55 S Sacramento St., Susanville, CA 96130, 916-257-2151.
- Modoc National Park. 1.9 million acre forest. Indian tribes once occupied the area. Over
300 species of wildlife, including Bald Eagles. Forest Headquarters: 441 N Main St.,
Alturas, Ca 96101, 916-233-5811.
Susanville
- Biz Johnson Rail Trial. 25 mile trail. Highway 36 to South Lassen Street, turn left and
go for 4 blocks. 916-257-0456.
Westwood
- Biz Johnson Rail Trial. 25 mile trail. Highway 36 to South Lassen Street, turn left and
go for 4 blocks. 916-257-0456.
Marin
Bolinas
- Agate Beach. Leashless under voice control. Highway 1 to Olema-Bolinas Rd, West on Mesa
Rd., left on Overlook Dr, right on Elm Rd. to the end. 650-499-6387.
- Bolinas Beach. Wharf Road to the end at teh foot of the bluff. 650-499-6387.
- RCA Beach. A virtually abandoned beach with white
sand, driftwood and complete privacy and freedom. This location is a prize
spot and is frequented by the occassional nudist. There may be two or three
people there,...probably not. Take a right turn onto Mesa, at the stop sign
under the gum trees, just before entering Bolinas. Follow the road about two
miles, until you drive over a roller coaster hill. At the point whwere it
takes a sharp right turn, park in the area inside the cattle grate and walk
down the long drive. After the first building on your left, cut at 45 degrees
to the left, over the slats in the fence and keep going diagonally to the dirt
track....head for the sloping tree clump on the horizon to the left. There's a
path there, or follow the trail/road along a bit firther for the 'horse'
trail. (Thank you Reverend Mike Goldsun)
Corte Madera
- Camp K-9 of
Marin. "Campground" Rental - Private Dog Park. Offers the rental of
a large outdoor exercise yard, securely fenced and surfaced with a clean layer
of woodchip. Fresh water, shade/rain structures and waste bins are all
provided-you bring the fun! Reservations are required. Location: 5810 Paradise
Drive. Directions: From 101 North, Exit Tamalpias Drive. Take first right on
Tamalpias Drive. Take first right on Paradise Drive, Camp K-9 will be on your
left after the car dealerships. From 101 South, Take Tamalpais Drive/Paradise
Drive exit. Turn LEFT onto Tamalpias Drive. Turn Right onto Paradise Drive,
Camp K-9 will be on your left after the car dealerships. (Thank you Molly
Turner)
Fairfax
- Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve. At the end of Cascade Drive where the sign says
"Elliott Nature Preserve." 650-499-6387.
Kentfield
- Northridge/Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve. The part of it that belongs to the city
of Larkspur requires leashes. Enter on Crown Road or Evergreen Drive. 650-499-6387
Larkspur
- Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve. At the end of Madrone Avenue. 650-499-6387.
- Piper Park. Between Doherty Drive and Corte Madera Creek. 650-927-5110.
Mill Valley
- Bayfront Park. Cross Camino Alto and park in the lot off Sycamore Avenue.
- Camino Alto Open Space Preserve. End of Escalon Drive, West of Camino Alto.
650-499-6387.
Novato
- Deer Island Open Space Preserve. 1.8 mile trail. Highway 101, exit San Marin Drive, go
East, right on Olive Avenue, left on Deer Island Lane. 650-499-6387.
- Indian Tree Open Space Preserve. Highway 101, to San Marin Drive, go West on San Marin
which turns into Sutro Avenue, right onto Vineyard Road. 650-499-6387.
- Indian Valley Open Space Preserve. Hwy. 101, exit DeLong Ave., West on DeLong which
becomes Diablo Avenue, left on Hill Road, right on Indian Valley Rd. to the end. Walk at
the road marked "not a through street", just south of Old Ranch Rd. Cross Arroyo
Avichi Creek and go right to the entrance. 650-499-6387.
- Lucas Valley Open Space Preserve. Leashless on fire roads. Lucas Valley Rd., left on
Mount Shasta Drive, right on Vogelsang Drive Park. 650-499-6387.
- Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve. 8-10 miles of paths. San Marin Drive, North on San
Andreas Dr. 650-499-6387.
- Verissimo Hills Open Space Preserve. Leashless on fire roads only. Highway 101, exit San
Marin Drive/Atherton Avenue, West on San Marin, right on Center Rd. to the end.
650-499-6387.
San Anselmo
- Loma Alta Open Space Preserve. Glen Avenue, North of Francis Drake Blvd. 650-499-6387.
- Memorial Park. Off Sunnyhills Drive. 650-258-4645.
- Sorich Ranch Park. Located at the end of San Francisco Blvd. 650-258-4645.
San Rafael
- Jerry Russom Memorial Park. Lucas Valley Road, left on Canyon Oak Drive and continue for
200 yards (unmarked). 650-485-3333.
- John F McInnis County Park. Highway 101 to Smith Ranch Road. 650-499-6387. San Pedro
Mountain Open Space Preserve. North Point San Pedro Rd, to Woodoaks Drive to the end.
650-499-6387.
- Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve. At the end of Ridgewood Drive.
650-499-6387.
Sausalito
- Remmington Dog
Park. Within the Martin Luther King Park, on Bridgeway at Ebbtide Avenue
to the end. 650-332-6086.
- Rodeo Beach and Lagoon. From the marin Headlands Visitor Center, follow the sign West.
650-331-1540.
- Marin Headlands Trails. There are several entrances. One is at the Coastal Trail off
Bunker Road, near Rodeo Beach. 650-331-1540.
Mariposa
Sierra National Forest
- More than 1.3 million acres of forest with over 400 lakes and 1,100 miles of trials.
Forest Headquarters: 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93612, 209-297-0706.
Stanislaus National Forest
- 1 million acre forest with meadows, pines, volcanic ridges. 660 miles of trials. Forest
Headquarters: 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370, 209-532-3671.
Mendocino
Jackson State Forest
- 50,000 acre park. Tree Identification Trail: Highway 1, go east on Hwy 20 for about 11
miles. The forest stretches along Highway 20, East of Mendocino and 9 Miles West of
Willits. Department of Forestry, 802 Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 707-964-5674.
Little River
Mendocino National Forest
- Million acre forest. Dogs need to be leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trials.
Forest Headquarters: 420 E. Laurel St., Willows, CA 95998, 916-934-3316.
Ukiah
- Cow Mountain Recreation Area. 27,000 acres. U.S. 101, East on Talmage Road to the City
of 10,000 Buddha's (road ends), right at East Side Road for half a mile, then go left on
Mill Creek Rd. 707-468-4000.
- Low Gap Park. In Low Gap Park itself the sign say
dogs must be on a leash. However, when the tennis courts are empty they are a
great place to throw tennis balls for those with Retrievers among us. Just
leave the court when someone comes to play tennis and everyone is very
pleasant and friendly about dogs on the courts! Turn west onto Low Gap Rd form
State Stree. Go past the cemetery on the right and the county jail, then the
Ukiah Playhouse on the left. (Thank you Sage Mountainfire)
Modoc
Modoc National Forest
- 1.9 million acre forest. Over 300 species of wildlife including Bald Eagles.
Approximately 120 acres of trails. Forest Headquarters: 441 N Main St., Alturas, CA 96101,
916-233-5811.
New Pine Creek
- Cave Lake/ Lily Lake. Free campground of six sites and open from July to October. From
New Pine Creek, take the 395, take the unpaved Forest Service Road 2 East for about 6
miles uphill. 916-233-5811.
Mono
Inyo National Forest
- 1.8 million acre forest with 1,200 miles of trails. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
are the oldest living things on earth. Forest Headquarters: 873 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA
93514, 619-873-2400.
June Lake
- Silver lake. 80 acre lake. Halfway between June Lake Loop. Exit 395 if you are coming
from the North or exit Highway 158 from the South.
Mammouth Lakes
- Horseshoe Lake. One of the few undeveloped lakes in the area. Take the US 395 and exit
Mammoth Junction, go West alon Highway 203 (Main street) which turns into Lake Mary Road,
and continue for 7 miles. 619-924-5500.
- Lake Mary. Leashfree along the trail area. Take the US 395 and exit Mammoth Junction,
which turns into Lake Mary Road, and continue for 3 miles.
Toiyabe National Forest
- Three and a half million acre forest (mostly in Nevada) with hundred of miles of trails
in the small California section. Forest Headquarters: 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, NV 89431,
702-355-5301.
- Alston Park. Over 150 acres surrounded by grapevines. Highway 29, to Trower Avenue to
the end of the street, at Dry Creek Road. 707-257-9529.
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. Dogs are allowed in the undevelped areas near the boat
marina. Highway 221 to Streblow Drive, past the Napa Municipal Golf Course and Napa Valley
College to the marina launch area. 707-257-9529.
- Shurtleff Park. Shelter Street and Shurtleff, next to Phillips Elementary School.
707-257-9529.
Nevada
Nevada City
- Pioneer Park. Interstate 80, exit Sacramento St., right on Nile Street, and when the
road comes to a "T", go right. 916-265-2521.
Tahoe National Forest
- Leashless except for the Northwest portion during May 15 to July 15 because to the deer
fawning. Forest Headquarters: Highway 49 and Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 916-265-4531.
Placer
Lincoln
- Lincoln Dog Park.
Description: 4 acre off leash fenced dog park.
Park is open from Dawn - Dusk (closed from Dawn to 11AM every Wednesday for
maintenance). Fenced dog park with parking, potable water, trash container,
and waste bags. (will soon have a separate area for dogs less than 25 pounds).
Location: Third Street & Santa Clara in the City of Lincoln. Directions: Hwy
65 to Moore Road in Lincoln (across from Safeway). Veer right and Moore Road
turns into Joiner Parkway. Turn left on 3rd Street. Turn right on Santa Clara
(just past the large oak tree on your right). (Thank you
David Marchi)
Roseville
-
Marco Dog Park. The park is located on Sierra Gardens Drive, North of Douglas Blvd. Off
of eastbound I-80 take the Douglas Blvd. East exit, and keep going east. At the third
traffic light make a left on to Sierra Gardens Drive. The park is on the right, just as
the road begins to curve to the left. It is in a big bowl, is completely fenced, and has
water available, including a couple of wading pools. (The organization R- DOG (Roseville
Dog Owners Group) helped to establish the park and they keep the park supplied with bags,
and they are responsible for improvements.)
Thank you Donna Treibel, Paula. :-)
Tahoe National Forest
- Leashless except for the Northwest portion during May 15 to July 15 because to the deer
fawning. Forest Headquarters: Highway 49 and Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 916-265-4531.
Plumas
Truckee
- Truckee River. Highway 267, drive Northeast, make a right on Glenshire Drive to
Glenshire Bridge, right onto a dirt road after the bridge and park in the flat dirt area
near the river. 916-587-3558.
Bucks Lake
- Hike and swimming for dogs. Highway 70, West on Bucks Lake Road for 12 miles.
916-283-2050.
Chester/Lake Almanor
- Chester Park. Highway 36, Northwest on Willow Way. 916-258-2108.
Lassen National Forest
- 1.4 million acre forest with volcanic features. No dogs in the Lassen Volcanic National
Park. But there are over 300 miles of forests, including Spattercone Trail. Forest
Headquarters: 55 S Sacramento St., Susanville, CA 96130, 916-257-2151.
Plumas National Forest
- More than one thousand miles of rivers and streams in 1.2 million acres of forest.
Feather Falls is a 640 foot waterfall. Forest Headquarters, P.O. Box 11500, 159 Lawrence
Street, Quincy, CA 95971, 916-283-2050.
Portola
- Lake Davis. 32 miles of shoreline. Hiking is off-leashed
outside the campgrounds. Highway
70, take Lake Davis Road or Grizzley Road for 7 miles to the lake. 916-836-2575. Road
Carmichael
-
Carmichael Canine Corral. 1 acre dog park located in Carmichael
Park.
The dog park is open everyday. The Canine Corral features one acre of fenced
running room, water, plenty of shade, poop scoop bags and lights for night
use. There is benches and chairs for the owners as well. Carmichael, CA.
Location: 5750 Grant Avenue. Directions: The dog park is located by the
softball diamonds. Carmichael park is located on the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd
and Grant Ave. The entrance to the park is on Grant. (Thank you
Natasha Garrett)
Citrus Heights
- C-Bar-C Park, Oak Avenue off Fair
Oaks. Citrus Heights, CA Sacramento County. Over two acres, fenced,
double-gated, lots of trees and good parking; open year 'round. Run by
P.O.O.C.H. - Pet Owners of Citrus Heights. (Thank you Pam.)
Fair Oaks
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Phoenix Dog Park. Over 2.5 Acre Off-Leash
Dog Park divided into 3 areas for small, medium, and/or large dogs, sociable
and shy. Two large entrance areas for easy entering or exiting. Separate areas
for water, wash off, swimming areas with adequate drainage systems for winter
use. Benches, Chairs, Bulletin Board, restrooms close by.
Sponsored by Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group in partnership with the
Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation District. Location: 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Directions: Fair Oaks is sixteen miles northeast of Sacramento on the north
bank of the beautiful American River, two miles north of U.S. Highway 50. Take
Hazel Exit. Cross Streets: Sunset and Runway.
Howe Park
- The park is at Howe Avenue and Cottage Way. To get there, take the Capitol City Freeway
East (used to be Business 80) from Sacramento. Take the El Camino exit and go East to Howe
Avenue, where you will make a right and go south. After the school on the left, you will
see the park. Make a left on Cottage Way, and enter the park at the first entrance on the
left. The off-leash area of the park (it is fenced) is between the tennis courts and the
baseball field. You can see the fenced-in area down the walkway with signs pertaining to
this dog park. It is called Howe About Dogs Park. The organization responsible for this
park is called SCOOP (Sacramento Canine Owners for
Off-leash Parks).
Information provided by Paula. Thank you Paula. :-)
Sacramento
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Granite
Park. Location: Ramona Avenue off of Power Inn Road. Directions: From HWY
50 East, exit at Power Inn Road, head South, travel approximately 1/2 mile and
turn left on Ramona Avenue. Additional Info: Sacramento City Parks and
Recreation controls this park. 916-277-6060. 2 Acres, 5am to 10pm daily.
(Thank you Tanya Boyer)
- Partner
Park Off-Leash Dog Park. Located behind Belle Cooledge Community Center
at 5699 South Land Park Drive; park in lot behind center. Park Hours: 5 a.m.
to 10 p.m. daily. Landscaped rolling turf park is fenced, and includes bag
dispensers, bench, water source, and lights. (Thank you Linda)
San Bruno
- San Bruno Dog Park. Fenced
in, water available. Not well lit-- don't go after dark. Park back by
the park, not in the school parking lot. Only well mannered dogs are
welcome. Picking up after your dog is required. From the
Peninsula, go north on 280, exit Sneath. Corner of Evergreen and
Maywood, behind the Hoover Childcare Center. Turn left up Sneath, turn right
on Skyline Blvd. Right on Berkshire, quick right on Fleetwood, left on
Evergreen. Go down hill, and at corner of Maywood pull into parking
lot for children's school. Turn right and drive back behind the
school, and the baseball field and the dog park are back there. (Thank you
Diane Bassett)
San Francisco
- Alta Plaza Park. Between Scott, Steiner, Clay, and Jackson Street. 650-666-7200
- Baker Beach. Lincoln Blvd. to Bowley St. to the first parking lot. 650-556-8371.
- Bernal Heights Park. Carver Street and Bernal Heights Blvd. 650-666-7200.
- Buena Vista Park. Buena Vista Avenue West and Central. 650-666-7200.
- Corona Heights Park/ Red Rock Park. Museum Way and Roosevelt Avenue. 650-666-7200.
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- Crissy Field. Mason Street, past the warehouses, right on Mitchell Street, to the
Western edge of the parking lot. 650-556-8371.
- Fort Funston. Follow signs on the Great Hwy. About 1/2 mile South on John Muir Drive.
When in park, go right. 650-556-8371.
- Golden Gate Park Dog Run. 38th Avenue and Fulton Street.
- Golden Gate Park (NW Corner). Stanyan and Fulton Streets.
- Golden Gate Park (South Side). Between Lincoln Way, Martin Luther King Jr., 5th, and 7th
Streets.
- Golden Gate Park (Stow Lake/Strawberry Hill). Between 19th and 15th Streets.
- Lafayette Park. Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna Streets. 650-666-7200.
- McKinley Square. San Bruno Aven. and 20th Street. 650-666-7200.
- McLaren Park. Brazil and Mansell Streets. 650-666-7200.
- Mission Dolores Park. Dolores and Church Streets, between 18th and 20th Streets.
- Mountain lake Park. 8th Avenue at Lake Street. 650-666-7200
- Ocean Beach. Between Cliff House and Balboa Street. 650-556-8371.
- Presidio Naitonal Park. 650-556-8371.Off West Pacific Avenue, West of Presidio Avenue to
Arguello Blvd.
- Stern Grove. Wawona Street between 23rd and 21st Avenues. 650-666-7200.
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St. Mary's Park. San Francisco, CA. Recreation Center with fenced-in
dog park on lower tier (below playground).
Grassy area, benches, canine and human water fountains. Location: Murray
Street and Justin Drive. Directions: From Bay Bridge take 101 south to 280
Daly City Freeway (south). Exit the very first Alamaney Blvd. exit. Go
straight thru the stop light and make a quick left. Go straight up to the top
of the hill. Park is on left hand side, with football field on first tier (dog
park is at bottom on third tier). (Thank you Kristie Maloney)
San Mateo
Belmont
- Cipriani Park Dog Exercise Area. El Camino Real, West on Ralston Avenue, passed Alameda
de las Pulgas, right on Cipriani Blvd., to Buena Vista. 2525 Buena Vista Avenue.
Burlingame
- Burlingame Dog Park.
This park is very long and can provide dogs with an excellent area to run,
poop bags and water provided and there are always tennis balls to be found
there. Very large fenced area. Location: The Street that runs in back of Park
Plaza Hotel. Directions: From San Francisco take 101 south to the Broadway
exit in Burlingame. Turn right at the 1st stop light which takes you over the
freeway and at the 2nd stop light turn right again and get into the left lane
immediately and turn left at the 3rd stop light. About a 1/4 of a mi. after
that turn you will see a fenced in dog area on the right - right next to the
water treatment plant. (Thank you J. O'Hara)
Half Moon Bay
- Half Moon Bay.
Hours: daylight hours. Features: fenced, benches, tables, poop bags, parking,
restrooms, trashcans. Comment: temporary site pending permanent location -
funded through public donations. Location: Located on Wavecrest Road near Hwy
1. Directions: On the west side of Highway 1, South of Highway 92. visit
website for detailed map.
Foster City
- Boothbay Park. Boothbay Avenue and Edgewater Lane. 650-345-5731.
- Foster City Dog Exercise Area. 600 Foster City Blvd. 650-345-5731.
- Foster City Dog Run. Small Park with fencing.
Good park. There are separate areas for big dogs and little dogs, poop bags,
water, picnic tables and some agility toys. Location: Foster City Blvd.
Directions: From S.F. take 101 South to the Hillsdale exit. Go east on
Hillsdale Blvd. until Foster City Blvd. then turn right. Park is on the right
at the corner of Foster City Blvd. and Bounty. (Thank you J. O'Hara)
San Bruno
- San Bruno Dog Park.
Fenced dog park in San Bruno hills.
A good place for dogs to get a hearty run in. Poop bags and water provided.
There does tend to be a lot of holes and one needs to check and make sure that
gates at both ends of the park are closed before taking dog in. Location: In
Back of Maywood School. Directions: From San Francisco take 280 south to the
Westborough exit. Follow Westborough up hill until the 2nd stop light and turn
left there. Follow that a good way into the Rollingwood area and turn left on
Maywood. Follow Maywood until it dead-ends in the school parking lot. As you
enter the school parking lot take the first right turn to the back of the
school yard and you will see the Fenced dog park area. (Thank you J. O'Hara)
San Carlos
- Heather Park. Portofino and Melendy Drives. 650-593-8011.
Santa Clara
Mountain View
- Shoreline Dog Park.
Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA. Take the Shoreline
Exit off 101 towards the Bay. Follow signs. (Thank you Kyra Kazantzis)
Palo Alto
- Greer Park. West Bayshore Road and Amarillo Street. 650-496-6950.
- Hoover Park. Cowper Street between Loma Verde and Colorado Avenues.
- Mitchell Park. East Meadow Drive, South of Middlefield Rd. 650-496-6950.
San Jose
- Hellyer Park. The dog off
leash area is about 1 acre in size with a 6 foot chain link fence enclosure.
It is about 2/3 grass and 1/3 other terrain, such as dirt and tambark.
The park has several established walnut trees, park benches and a couple of
picnic tables for the humans to relax. The is a water and bucket for
the dogs to drink from. Clean up tools are provided. Directions: 101 to
Hellyer, following signs toward Coyote River Park. Go straight through stop
sign. Stop at entrance and pay $4.00 (or $50 for a year) for park access. Go
straight 1/2 mile and you'll see dog park. (Thank you Michele Rae Warner)
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Lincoln Park.
Hours: 5pm to 8pm. Fenced, benches, handicap access, poopbag dispenser,
trees, water, restrooms, trashcans, shelter. Located on Wabash and West San
Carlos. (Thank you
Eric Hewitt)
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Miyuki Dog Park.
Hours: 5pm to 8pm. Fenced, benches, handicap access, poopbag dispenser,
trees, water, restrooms, trashcans, shelter. Located on Miyuki Drive, off
Santa Theresa Blvd, a few blocks east of the Santa Theresa Community Hospital
at Cottle Road. Fenced, poopbag dispenser, benches, double-gated entry. (Thank
you
Eric Hewitt)
- Percolation Ponds. Off leash running and swimming.
About 20 acres of undeveloped land owned by San Jose Water District open to
Recreation including three ponds that total seven acres that dogs can swim in.
Located on Noble Ave North of Piedmont. Drive East on Penitencia Creek (off
Capitol Ave), left onto Piedmont Rd., Right at Forst light onto Noble Ave,
Park is on the Right just after Mira Vista Ct. (Thank you Jim Prestridge)
Santa Clara
- Santa Clara Dog Park. 3450 Brookdale
Drive, next to the Curtis Elementary School. Directions: From Lawrence
Expressway, turn on Lochinvar heading east. Take a left on Bing, right on
Brookdale. It will be on your right. (408) 615-2260 Hours: M-F 7 a.m. to
sunset. Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9 a.m., closed one-half hour after
sunset. (Thank you Tara Samuels)
Sunnyvale
- Las Palmas Park. Russet and Danforth Drives. 408-730-7350.
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
- Lighthouse Field. North side of West Cliff Drive, West of Point Santa Cruz.
408-429-3777. Dogs ON LEASH between 10:00 and 4:00. Please comply with these
regulations and help us save our off-leash privileges.
- West
Lighthouse Beach. South side of West Cliff Drive, West of Point Santa
Cruz,
between Almar and Woodrow Avenues. 408-429-3777.
NO DOGS 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please comply with these regulations and help
us save our off-leash privileges.
- Mitchell's Cove Beach. Off leash from sunrise to 10am and 4pm to sunset. South side of
West Cliff Drive, between Almar and Woodrow Avenues. 408-429-3777.
Off leash from sunrise to 10am and 4pm to sunset. South side of West Cliff
Drive.
Scotts Valley
- Lodato Park. Highway 17 to Green Hills Road. 408-438-3251.
Shasta
Burney
- Latour Demonstration State Forest. An over 9,000 acres of forest with 67 miles of
logging roads. Highway 299, West of Burney, go South on Tamarack Rd for 10 miles, where it
forks, and keep going straight, which is Jack's Backbone Road (Road 16) for 6 miles. To
the sign for the forest, make a right. 916-225-2422.
Lakehead
- Shasta Lake. Almost 30 thousand acres. From Interstate 5, take Mountain Gate/Wonderland
Boulevard Exit and go South for around 4 miles. Follow the signs. 916-275-1587.
Lassen National Forest
- 1.4 million acre forest with volcanic features. No dogs in the Lassen Volcanic National
Park. But there are over 300 miles of forests, including Spattercone Trail. Forest
Headquarters: 55 S Sacramento St., Susanville, CA 96130, 916-257-2151.
Redding
- Benton Airport Park. Fenced dog-park. Interstate 5, exit HWY 299 and go West for 2
miles. Left at Walnut Street and go for 5 blocks to Placer Street, make a right. Corner of
Placer Street and Airpark Dr. 916-225-4095.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- 2.1 million acre forest. Over 1500 miles of trails. Forest Headquarters: 2400 Washington
Ave., Redding, CA 96001, 916-246-5222.
Tahoe National Forest
- Leashless except for the Northwest portion during May 15 to July 15 because to the deer
fawning. Forest Headquarters: Highway 49 and Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 916-265-4531.
Siskiyou
Klamath National Forest
- 1.7 Million acre forest. Over 1100 miles of trails. Forest Headquarters: 1312 Fairlane
Road, Yreka, CA 916-842-6131
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- 2.1 million acre forest. Over 1500 miles of trails. Forest Headquarters: 2400 Washington
Ave., Redding, CA 96001, 916-246-5222.
Dixon
- Hall Memorial Park. East Mayes Street and Hall Park Drive. 916-678-7000.
- Northwest Park. 20 acre park. North lincoln and West H Streets. 916-678-7000.
Suisun City
- Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Open only between mid-January to March 1st, and July-
early August. Interstate 80 to Highway 12, towards Rio Vista, turn on Grizzly Island Road,
to Sunset Shopping Center for 10 miles. 707-425-3828.
Sonoma
Benicia
- Phoenix Dog Park. Fenced dog park/ Location: Off Rose
Drive in Benicia Community Park at end of parking lot All laws strictly
enforced. Directions: Take E 2nd to Rose turn left and go to the 2nd stop
sign. Turn Right into park. Dog park is located to the end of park towards
east-north east
Glen Ellen
- Elizabeth Anne Peronne Dog Park. One acre, fenced,
grass, water. Well maintained, volunteers on duty, clean, with water, grass
and poop clean-up tools. Tables for insecure dogs. $3.00 parking fee for Park
parking. Hiking trail, with leashed dogs OK. Located at: Sonoma County
Regional Park. Highway 12, north of Sonoma and South of Glen Ellen on Highway
12. Directions: Highway 12, north of Sonoma or Highway 12 South from Santa
Rosa. Dog Park is about half way between Santa Rosa and Sonoma at the Sonoma
Valley Regional Park next to the County Fire Dept. station. (Thank you Val &
Jim Waddingham)
Guerneville
- Vacation Beach. Highway 116, between Monte Rio and Guerneville, go South at the unmarked
road (you will see Old Cazadero Road veering North.)
North Bay
- Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park. One
acre leash free. Water fountain, pooper scoopers, tables and benches, lawn
and trees. Open sunrise to sunset. Sonoma Regional Park, Highway 12, between
Sonoma and turnoff for Glen Ellen. Sonoma County, North Bay, California.
Follow Highway 101 North to Santa Rosa, getting off, east on highway 12 to
Sonoma/Napa. Follow 12 past exit to Glen Ellen. Dog Park in Sonoma Regional
Park ajacent to Garden Court Cafe. (Thank you Valorie Waddingham)
Petaluma
- Lucchesi Park. Dogs under voice control may be off leash between 6am-9am, Monday-Friday.
Madison Street and North McDowell Boulevard. 707-778-4386
- Oak Hill Park. Small,
behind a hill, grassy, friendly. Go up park avenue,
and you will see a playground, with trees behind it. go behind the trees and
down the hill. Park Ave. (Thank you Vanessa Link)
- Rocky Memorial Dog Park. At
the intersection of Lakeville and Casa Grande go west towards the river
about 1/4 mile. Road dead ends at dog park. Open 6am to 9pm daily, fenced,
parking, water; the best place in Petaluma to take your dog! (Thank you Mike
Wise)
Santa Rosa
- Montecito Park. Fenced Dog Run. At the park next to Maria
Carillo High School. Montecito Blvd. (Rincon Valley) Santa
Rosa, CA. (Thank you John W. Nielsen)
Sonoma
- Holman Dog Park. Small
friendly fenced park with shaded tables, toys, and running water. Located
just off the Sonoma Plaza on First street east, connected to the Sonoma
police station, Field of dreams and directly across from the Veterans
building. (Thank you Susan Hardister)
Sutter
Tehama
Corning
- Tehama County River Park. Interstate 5, East on South Avenue for 8 miles. 916-527-4630.
Lassen National Forest
- 1.4 million acre forest with volcanic features. No dogs in the Lassen Volcanic National
Park. But there are over 300 miles of forests, including Spattercone Trail. Forest
Headquarters: 55 S Sacramento St., Susanville, CA 96130, 916-257-2151.
Mendocino National Forest
- Million acre forest. Dogs need to be leashed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trials.
Forest Headquarters: 420 E. Laurel St., Willows, CA 95998, 916-934-3316.
Trinity
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- 2.1 million acre forest. Over 1500 miles of trails. Forest Headquarters: 2400 Washington
Ave., Redding, CA 96001, 916-246-5222.
Six Rivers National Forest
- 1 million acres. Forest Headquarters: 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501, 707-442-1721.
Trinity Center
- Trinity Lake: 145 miles of shoreline. Mid June to July is usually the nicest time to go
here. Highway 3, 14 miles north of Weaverville. 916-623-2121.
Tuolumne
Stanislaus National Forest
- 1 million acre forest with meadows, pines, volcanic ridges. 660 miles of trials. Forest
Headquarters: 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370, 209-532-3671.
Davis
- Davis Dog Park. This is the unofficial dog park in
Davis. Location: On the east side of the Davis Cemetery which is located on
the corner of Poleline Rd. and 8th St. in Davis. If you are going North on
Poleline, turn right on 8th, and turn into the 1st driveway on the left, which
leads you into the cemetery. road curves to the right, and the dog park is
just over the hill. (Thank you
Lauren McNees)
- Pioneer Park. Interstate 80, exit Mace Blvd, left on Chiles Road, right on El Cemonte
Ave., left on Swingle Drive to Hamel Street. 916-757-5626.
- Slide Hill Park. The dog portion is the back of the park, behind the Tennis Courts. Off
Temple Drive. 916-757-5626.
- Sycamore Park. The dog area is to the left of the playground. On Sycamore Lane, between
Villanova and Bucknell. 916-757-5626.
Woodland
- Crawford Park. Permit required. Interstate 5, exit East Street, go South, make a right
on Gibson Road, then a left on College Street. Corner of El Dorado Street and College.
916-661-5880.
- Woodside Park. Interstate 5, exit East Street, go South, make a right on Gibson Road,
then a left on College Street to El Dorado Street and go East to Cottonwood Street.
916-661-5880.
Yuba
Dobbins
- Bullard's Bar Reservoir. A crystal clear lake that has 60 miles of shoreline. Highway
20, go North on Marysville Raod/County Road E21 for 15 miles to Bullard's Bar Reservoir.
One mile past the town of Dobbins. 916-692-3200
Oregon House
- Collins Lake. Camping, 1,000 acre lake, and lots of oak trees. Highway 20 East 12 miles
from Marysville and turn North on Marysville Road and continue for 10 miles. 916-692-1600.
Tahoe National Forest
- Leashless except for the Northwest portion during May 15 to July 15 because to the deer
fawning. Forest Headquarters: Highway 49 and Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 916-265-4531.
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