Off-Leash Dog Parks in Castro Valley, CA

Earl Warren Dog Park is a pet-friendly area for Fido in Castro Valley, CA. The park has fully-fenced separate spaces for small and large dogs, bench seating for pet owners, and a water hose. Outside the enclosed area are picnic tables, open lawns and restrooms.

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is a pet-friendly recreation area in Richmond, CA. Dogs are welcome to explore off leash on over 23 acres! The park also offers a variety of recreational options including bay fishing, hiking, birdwatching, biking and jogging. Dogs must either be leashed or under voice control if they're off leash.

Dogs under strict voice command are welcome at Cesar Chavez Dog Park in Berkeley, CA. There's loads of open space to play in at this designated off-leash area, which is wide and grassy. Be careful as the area is not fenced. Digging is prohibited and holes must be refilled. All dogs must be licensed and well behaved.

Take Fido to run and play at the dog park inside of Ed Levin Park in Milpitas, CA. This off-leash play area is one of the largest in the area and features two separate sections, providing dedicated spaces for small and larger dogs.

Pets love the chance to run free at Seal Point Harbor Dog Park in San Mateo, CA. This 3-acre, fenced, off-leash dog park, located within Seal Point Park includes a separate small dog area and crushed gravel ground cover to reduce mud. Seal Point Park includes pathways for walking, cycling, and bird watching. You can walk the boardwalk along the Bay Marshes with your leashed pup, too.

Bring Fido to play off leash at the fenced John Boulware Park Dog Park in Palo Alto, CA. This half-acre synthetic-turf recreation space offers a place for four-legged friends to exercise and play without restrictions. Pups should be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.

Well-behaved pets are welcome to run off leash at Blair Park, a dog-friendly park in Piedmont, CA. Pups should have good recall as the area is not fenced. Owners must acquire an off-leash permit from the city.

NewBark Dog Park in Newark, CA, offers agility equipment, double-gate portals, drinking fountains, seating areas with shade and more. The 1-acre park is located within Newark Community Park and features a smaller area for dogs under 30 lbs. Dog handlers are limited to two dogs under their care and are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

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.

Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek, CA is dog-friendly. This popular recreational space offers 2,000 acres of grasslands with multi-use trails, picnicking, an amphitheater and group camping by reservation.

Grab your walking shoes and head to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a dog-friendly park in Richmond, CA. The area features miles of trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. Pets are not allowed on the shuttle or on the pier.

Heather Farm Dog Park is located at the north end of Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, CA. The one-acre, off-leash dog area is fenced with segregated areas for small/senior dogs and large dogs. Parking and restrooms are available nearby. The dog park is open from 8 am to dusk every day except Thursday. On Thursdays, the dog park is open from noon until dusk to allow for routine maintenance.

Newhall Park Paw Patch is a fenced dog park where Fido can enjoy some off-leash exercise in Concord, CA. The Paw Patch is closed one day per week for maintenance, so check the city website prior to visiting. Dogs over 30 lbs are not permitted in the smaller dog area at any time. Use of the larger dog area is limited to a maximum of 30 dogs at a time. Be sure to bring water, and remember to clean up any mess left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area.

Paso Nogal Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Pleasant Hill, CA. There is an open space, small picnic areas, and 63 acres of beautiful hiking trails. Your pet will love the chance to get some exercise at this large park known for its friendly people. Fido is welcome to join you on-leash.

Washington Park in Burlingame, CA features a pet-friendly off-leash area for your pup to enjoy some morning exercise. Please note that this area has specific dog-friendly hours and is located on the east side of the grounds. Additional off-leash hours at this park are also available seasonally at Washington Outfield. Check the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department website for current off-leash hours.

Baldwin Dog Park, located in Concord, CA, is a pet-friendly park to bring your pooch! Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Pets must be current on all vaccinations, non-destructive, and leashed outside of the off-leash area. Dog handlers are limited to two dogs under their care while in the dog park, and all pets must be at least six months old. The park is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.

Fido is welcome to join you as you hike, run, or bird watch at the pet-friendly Bedwell Bayfront Park. This park features both easy and challenging trails with beautiful views of the bay where your leashed pet is welcome to join you.

You and Fido can enjoy a day in nature at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, a dog-friendly destination in Richmond, CA. The park features hiking trails that meander through forests, creeks, farmlands and more. Dogs must either be leashed or under voice control.

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.

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.