Dog walking in Riverside

La Sierra

This neighborhood in Riverside is home to La Sierra University, the city hospital, and several schools and parks. The popular neighborhood of La Sierra is said to be a “city-within-a-city” because there’s so much to see and do! Your pooch will go mutts for Riverwalk Dog Park, an off-leash, fenced park with separate areas for large and small dogs. There are even pooper scoopers and benches for owners! The area also has the Riverwalk Pet Resort featuring top-of-the-line boarding for your beloved dog, Banfield Pet Hospital, and an event-planning business for dogs, known as U Party Animals. Check out Wicks Brewing Co. for the best draft beer and foods around – your pup can even come inside on his leash.

Central Riverside

Downtown Riverside is the place to be in Riverside, CA – especially if you’re of the four-legged variety! This neighborhood is where a lot of the fun stuff happens in Riverside, with its own performing arts center, shops, parks, and a lake. And, it’s situated right on the Santa Ana River! Near the water is Carlson Dog Park, a fun place to bring your dog for some off-the-leash fun. Small and large dogs are separated and there is plenty of grass and fun equipment to play with. You can also bring your leashed dog for a walk along the Mount Rubidoux Trail, which covers almost 3 miles of gorgeous views! Downtown Riverside also has several restaurants and eateries where your pup is welcome to pull up a spot next to you for a bite to eat.

Rubidoux

The Rubidoux neighborhood of Riverside is a popular place to be, close to a golf club, nestled alongside the Santa Ana River, and close to the Riverside City College. The neighborhood has its own dog park, Pat Merritt Dog Park, which is fully fenced so you can let your dog off her leash for some outdoor fun and socialization. The nearby Rancho Jurupa Park is a large, 200-acre area where dogs are welcome on their leashes. With plenty of playgrounds, trails, grassy areas, a splash pad, picnic areas, and more, your pooch will have a blast exploring all the surroundings.

Corona Valley

About 15 miles from Downtown Riverside is Corona Valley, a popular neighborhood in Corona, CA. This area has a dog park within the Harada Heritage Park, a huge recreation park with sporting facilities, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a skate park, and more. The fenced-in dog park has an area for small dogs and is well-maintained for an excellent experience for dogs and their owners. In the shopping area of Corona Valley, you’ll find a PetSmart, where your dog can join you for some shopping or go for a day of fabulous grooming. And, with Banfield Pet Hospital in the area, you can feel safe knowing Fido will be well taken care of.

Sierra Del Oro

Sierra Del Oro is another neighborhood in Corona, CA that’s about 16 miles away from Downtown Riverside. You and your pup can visit Butterfield Park, which is home to Corona Dog Park, an off-leash park with plenty of outdoor, exercising fun! For a special treat, head over to Jackboy’s Dog Bakery, a sniff-tastic place filled with all kinds of fancy goodies for your four-legged friend to enjoy, from training graduation treats to healthy snacks for those watching their weight. Skyland Ale Works is a popular brewery in Corona that even welcomes dogs to come in and enjoy some time with their owners.