Which parks allow dogs in the Central Valley region?
70 verified: Al Radka Dog Park; Barandas Dog Park; Barkleyville Dog Park; Basin AH1 Dog Park; Belcher Dog Park; Blackbird Park Dog Parks; Brannan Island State Recreation Area; California Indian Heritage Center Park Property; California State Capitol; California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest; Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area; Caswell Memorial State Park; Centennial Dog Park; Cody Kelley Bark Park; Coffee Road Dog Park; Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park; Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area; Devils Postpile National Monument; Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area; Elk Grove Park Dog Park; Faklis Park Dog Park; Figarden Dog Park; Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park; Fort Tejon State Historic Park; George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area; and more.
Parks in the Central Valley region where dogs are allowed in at least some areas, from official agency rules.
Checked October 26, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Postpile National Monument | park | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed outside vehicles only in parking lots, on paved roads, in campgrounds and in picnic areas. Pets are prohibited on all trails, including paved trails such as the General Sherman Tree Trail, even in a carrier or stroller. | Required | October 26, 2026 | |
| Centennial Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Coffee Road Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Kroll Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Mesa Marin Sports Complex Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Seasons Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| University Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| Wilson Dog Park | park | Bakersfield | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 29, 2026 |
| McConnell State Recreation Area | park | Ballico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tule Elk State Natural Reserve | park | Buttonwillow | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a 6-foot or shorter leash. Dogs are not allowed on the reserve during the Auto Safari tours, even if only staying in the vehicle. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | park | Cantil | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in picnic area, campground, and primitive roads. Dogs not allowed on trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area | park | Colusa | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park | park | Earlimart | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Elk Grove Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Laguna Community Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| McConnell Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Morse Community Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Oasis Park Dog Park | park | Elk Grove | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | October 30, 2026 | |
| Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park | park | Folsom | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in buildings. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Al Radka Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Basin AH1 Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Belcher Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Figarden Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Inspiration Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jaswant Singh Khalra Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Koligian Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Puppy Love Dog Park at Roeding Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Stallion Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Todd Beamer Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Woodward Dog Park | park | Fresno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Millerton Lake State Recreation Area | park | Friant | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area | park | Gustine | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area | park | Hilmar-Irwin | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in campground. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Brannan Island State Recreation Area | park | Isleton | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under human control at all times. They are allowed on paved roads or in your campsite only. Dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited on all trails and beaches except in designated areas. Pets must be kept inside tents or vehicles during nighttime hours. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Turlock Lake State Recreation Area | park | LaGrange | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must always be on a 6-foot leash in both the campground and Day Use areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Mojave | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Rancho Cordova | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in parking areas, picnic sites, temporary, camping areas, or properly secured in visitors vehicle or off-highway vehicle. Dogs not allowed on any open riding areas, trails, or tracks. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Caswell Memorial State Park | park | Ripon | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are welcome at the park but not allowed on trails, in the river, on beaches, and must always be on a leash. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Barandas Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Blackbird Park Dog Parks | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| California State Capitol | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| California State Railroad Museum Point of Interest | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions of railroad displays only. Services animals are allowed in the Museum and on excursion trains. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Glenbrook Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Granite Regional Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Jacinto Creek Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals permitted on grounds and on guided tours of mansion. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Lynn Robie Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| North Natomas Regional Park Dog Parks | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Old Sacramento State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in exterior portions. Only service animals permitted in interior spaces. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Olympians Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Partner Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Regency Community Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| State Indian Museum State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sutter's Fort State Historic Park | park | Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Only service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort. Dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Sutter's Landing Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Tanzanite Community Park Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Truitt Bark Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| University Avenue Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Valley Oak Dog Park | park | Sacramento | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 29, 2026 |
| Great Valley Grasslands State Park | park | Stevinson | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Barkleyville Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Faklis Park Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Weston Park Dog Park | park | Stockton | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area | park | Tracy | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on a tended 6 foot leash or confined in an enclosed vehicle, tent, or pen. Dogs, other than service animals, are prohibited on all motorized trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Cody Kelley Bark Park | park | Visalia | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| Seven Oaks Park Dog Park | park | Visalia | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 30, 2026 |
| California Indian Heritage Center Park Property | park | West Sacramento | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed on the site when it is open to the public (this site is not commonly open yet, but is opened for planning and special event activities). | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Woodland Opera House State Historic Park | park | Woodland | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Concession operated. Only service animals permitted on property. | Required | October 26, 2026 |