The Bay's Best Dog Parks

The Dog: A human's best friend. There when you're down, there when you're up, there to simply have a doggone good time. So treat Fido right, unclip that leash, let them run free, and have paw-sitively fetching time at the park. 




San Francisco


Crissy Field

Presidio 

What more could your furry friend want than to frolic alongside the sandy beach with the Golden Gate in the background? Not so bad for humans, too.


Bernal Heights Park

Bernal Heights

Epic views of the Bay and unlimited trails will make your pup a happy camper. 


Golden Gate Park

More than a thousand acres of expanse, this urban park is doggo heaven. Check out one of GGP's 4 dog-designated areas!


Stern Grove

Parkside

Stern Grove has a massive field for your favorite companion to run their little heart out with other floofs. What more could they want?


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East Bay


Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

Richmond

A wide-open expanse with trails right on the water. Let the hound make a splash.  


Alameda Small Dog Park

Alameda

Specifically for smaller pups, this sandy dune is sure to let the little one run wild and free.  


Cesar Chavez Park 

Berkeley

Grassy hills, dips, boulders, and 360 views. Paradise for your pooch. 


Sibley Volcanic Regional Park 

Oakland 

Crazy rock formations will have your dog feeling like the king or queen they truly are. 


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South Bay + Peninsula


Reed Street Dog Park 

Santa Clara 

Unlike other parks in Santa Clara, dogs are allowed off-leash at this 1.5-acre city park.


Saratoga Creek Dog Park 

San Jose

Featuring a drinking fountain, benches, and artificial turf surfacing, this park is a chill spot to kick it with your dogs.


Village Green Dog Park

Mountain View 

Worried about your dogs getting dirty? This park features a field of fake grass and is dirt-free. Bonus: There's a giant fire hydrant!


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North Bay


Elizabeth Perrone Dog Park 

Sonoma

The seemingly endless rolling green hills are a dream come true for any dog yearning for adventure.


Lagoon Valley Park 

Vacaville

A serene landscape offering boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.


Rocky Memorial Dog Park 

Petaluma

5 acres of freedom for dogs to run to their heart's content while making other doggy friends. 


Mill Valley Dog Run

Mill Valley

Gorgeous dog park with a view perfect for both dog and human socializing. 


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Written by Blake Bejan and Melissa Russi




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