Dog walking in Benicia

North Benicia

As if Benicia couldn't get any better, it's also home to its very own dog park.The Phenix Dog Park is located within the Benicia Community Park, and it has separate, fenced-in sections for large and small dogs. The dog park also has picnic tables, benches, and water for your convenience. The rest of the community park features amenities like sports fields, a roller hockey rink, an X-park, and a Frisbee golf course. There are walking trails throughout the park as well that your dog can join you on, but they must be on a leash unless they're within the dog park area.

Lower Pacific Heights

Lower Pacific Heights is a scenic residential area of northern San Francisco. It will take you about an hour to drive there from Benicia, but this drive gets you and your pup to the Alta Plaza Off-Leash Park, which is worth the trip! Alta Plaza Park offers some of the best views in San Francisco, and it also has tennis and basketball courts. The off-leash dog area is clearly marked, but it isn't entirely fenced-in, so it's essential that your dog has good recall skills if you choose to let them off of their leash here.

Northwest Napa

Every once in a while, a dog park comes along that becomes a favorite for both you and your dog right off the bat. Alston Park in Napa, California is one of these parks. Alston Park is a 157-acre park with a nature preserve, miles of trails, and so many beautiful sights to take in. The whole park is dog-friendly, but there is a designated off-leash area that has separate sections for big and small dogs. Both areas are quite large, and the park also provides waste bags, water, seating, and shade. Alston Park is just 30 miles from Benicia, and it's sure to be a great time for you and your furry companion.

West Vacaville

Vacaville, California is about 25 miles, or a half-hour drive, from Benicia, and in the western part of the city, you'll find a place you'd be barking mad to miss: Pena Adobe Dog Park. The larger Pena Adobe Park sits on over 470 acres, and the dog park is a 30,000 square foot, fenced-in area. There is water, seating, and doggy waste cleanup materials within the park as well. If you venture outside of the off-leash area with your dog, you'll find other trails, paths, and open spaces you can enjoy with your dog if they're on a leash.

Wardlaw

Wardlaw Dog Park in Vallejo, California is only a 15-minute drive from Benicia, and this beautiful spot is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Wardlaw Dog Park is 2.2-acres of lush and landscaped space that has a separate small dog area in addition to the general dog park. A park this spacious means there's lots of room for dogs to run, fetch, and tire themselves out. When it's time for them to rehydrate, there are water fountains throughout the park, and the park also provides visitors with waste bags as well. Most of the park is covered in grass, but there is a paved walking trail within the dog park fence as well.