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Dogs in Richmond, California
5 of 5 places verified in Richmond allow dogs in at least some areas, including 1 dog park.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Richmond has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Contra Costa County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Isabel Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 27, 2026 |
Trails
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Bay Trail | Richmond | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Point Pinole Regional Shoreline | Richmond | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
| Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park | Richmond | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not allowed inside the Visitor Education Center. Service animals are welcome. The page gives leash guidance for the Richmond Bay Trail only. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 7 miles of Richmond's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 | |
| Tilden Regional Parks Botanic Garden | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | ||
| Wildcat Canyon Regional Park | Yes | Yes. | Varies by area | October 28, 2026 |
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