Dog-Friendly Activities in Byron, CA

Dogs are welcome at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area in Livermore, CA, where fishing and windsurfing are popular activities. If Fido isn't much for standing on a board, they don't have to be bored because you can wander the pet-friendly trails around the reservoir together, as long as your pup is leashed. Dogs may be allowed to take a dip in the water, but it's worth calling ahead first to double check and to find out the opening times on the specific day you'd like to visit.

Fido is welcome to join you in the garden at Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery, a dog-friendly winery in Livermore, CA. Enjoy a glass of wine with your canine companion while seated at a shaded table on the grass. Only two dogs are permitted per group and Fido must be leashed, well-behaved and quiet during your visit. Please bring a water bowl and water for your pets.

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Sunol, CA. The preserve features more than 9000 acres of woodlands for you and Fido to explore. Hop on one of the hiking trails and enjoy views of Pleasanton and Livermore Valleys.

Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor seating areas at pet-friendly Page Mill Winery in Livermore, CA. Guests can enjoy their quality wines and incredible views in an intimate atmosphere. Wine sampling with staff can be arranged in advance.

Dogs are welcome at Sycamore Grove Regional Park, a wine country public park in Livermore, CA. The pet-friendly trails follow winding streams through fields and woodlands, and Fido can join you as long as they are on a leash. The park itself spans a massive 847-acres and includes hiking, biking, walking, and jogging sections of trails.

Pet-friendly Michael Faklis Park in Stockton, CA, has a special off-leash area dedicated to dogs. This park is located off of I-5 and Eight Mile Road in Spanos Park West, near the Spanos Park West Shopping Center. The dog area is towards the back side of the park near the baseball diamond and features two sections for large and small pups with double gates, dog and human water fountains, and picnic benches. The park consists of a grassy lawn with good draining soil making it suitable for year-round play.

Black Diamond Railroad Trail in Antioch, CA, is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Antioch! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Black Diamond Mines Regional Perserve. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Max Baer Dog Park is a good-sized, fenced dog park in Livermore, CA.The off-leash area at this park spans 28,000 square feet. Max Baer Dog Park features shady trees, benches, water fountains and waste stations.

Occupying 5,300 acres of land, the dog-friendly Morgan Territory Regional Preserve in Livermore, CA, is popular for hiking, horseback riding, cycling, picnicking and camping. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Hikers can admire expansive ridgetop views of Mount Diablo to the west, Mount St. Helena to the north and the snow-covered Sierra to the east. The preserve also boasts over 90 species of wildflowers which bloom each spring. Reservations are required for overnight camping.

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is a pet-friendly natural area in Antioch, CA. The preserve features 65 miles of trails on nearly 8,500 acres. Other attractions include a visitor center and several mine tours. Leashed dogs are welcome in the preserve for a fee of $2.

King Park Dog Park, located in Brentwood, CA, features two great dog play areas - one for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs. Both areas feature play apparatus made specifically for furry friends. There are benches for people to relax and enjoy while watching their pets frolic in these fenced in play areas. Human and canine water fountains are also available.

Livermore Canine Park is a 4-acre dog park within Robertson Park in Livermore, CA. The fully-fenced grassy space for canines of all sizes offers two water stations and agility structures. Outside of the dog park, visitors can re-attach Fido's leash and explore this vast 110-acre space with a disc golf course, walking trails and picnic areas.

Take your leashed pup for a hike on the trails at dog-friendly Dougherty Hills Open Space, the largest open space area in the city of Dublin, CA at 107.5 acres. The trailhead is located behind Dougherty Hills Dog Park. You and your pup can enjoy some exercise and sunshine as you hike through the rolling hills and take in sweeping views of Mount Diablo and the Tri-Valley. Be sure to bring some water for you and Fido, and please note that there is no shade along the path.

Cubby's Dog Park is a 1.5 acre off-leash area for Fido which honors Pleasanton Police Department’s K9 officer Cubby. Located in Pleasanton, CA, this dog-friendly park has two fully fenced spaces for small and large dogs, drinking fountains, shade structures and agility apparatus.

Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch, CA is dog-friendly. This 780-acre park is a popular spot to hike and also gives direct access to Contra Lake Reservoir for fishing, sailing and swimming. A small fee applies to use the parking area, to bring your pets, and when accessing the reservoir.

Ken Mercer Sports Park in Pleasanton, CA is pet-friendly. This community recreation complex offering various athletic fields, skate parks, a roller hockey rink and more. You and Fido can hit up one of the walking trails in the park.

Let Fido run and play at Koda Dog Park in Oakley, CA. The park is located at Nunn-Wilson Family Park that features a small and large dog section. In addition, they offer an all dogs agility course with peddle activated refillable water bowls for your furry friends.

Sherman Island County Park is a pet-friendly area in Rio Vista, CA. Explore great sandy beaches at low tide, including hidden beaches located off the Sacramento River and Sherman Lake. You'll find sandy trails to explore and a great kayak launch area. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups leashed during play time.

Markley Creek Dog Park is located inside Markley Creek Park in Antioch, CA. The dog park has two separate areas - one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs under 30 lbs. It also features a gravel ground so it's great for the rainy season. There are several benches that have shade for dog owners.

Bring Fido for a visit to Dougherty Hills Dog Park in Dublin, CA. There's plenty of room to run on the soft grass of this fenced, off-leash dog park, which includes a separate small dog area, drinking fountains, benches and agility equipment. The park also features an art installation of silhouettes of neighborhood dogs along the fence line. Please note that there are no public restrooms at this park.