Dog-Friendly Activities in Ulmar, CA

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bring your pup to this hidden gem and enjoy views of the Tri Valley and San Francisco Bay area at Dublin Hills Regional Park in Dublin, CA. This pet-friendly park covers 654 acres in Alameda County and is part of the East Bay Regional Park District. Enjoy hiking the trails with Fido through grasslands past several seasonal streams and springs. Parking and restrooms are available at the Donlon Point Staging Area.

Jose Higuera Adobe Park is a pet-friendly community space in Milpitas, CA, spanning 5.5 acres. It features open fields, wildflowers, a historic cactus plant and a tree-lined creek, along with interpretive signage. The park also includes a paved path and a children's playground.

The whole family is invited to visit Cardoza Park in Milpitas, CA. This pet-friendly recreation area spans ten acres and offers various amenities, including horseshoe pits, a playground, volleyball courts, and a large baseball diamond. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on walking paths.

Leashed pets are welcome to explore Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, a dog-friendly lakefront park in Fremont, CA. This beautiful water-oriented recreation area spans 470 acres and offers hiking, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and wildlife viewing. A small fee is collected per vehicle, and per dog.

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.

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.

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.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve in Fremont, CA is dog friendly. This popular 3,000 acre park offers opportunities for hiking, camping and horseback riding. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany you on numerous hiking trails, to bird watch, or admire an abundance of spring wildflowers adorning the hillside. Hikers who embark on a trek to Mission Peak will be rewarded with views of Mount Hamilton, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The preserve can be accessed through the Ohlone Entrance at 43600 Mission Boulevard, or the Stanford Avenue Staging Area on Stanford Avenue. Pet owners should be mindful that dogs can over-heat on strenuous trails, especially on warm summer days. Hike with Fido on cool days, take regular breaks, and carry plenty of water.