Dog walking in Concord

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park covers 8 acres of land which is home to a senior center, a childcare facility, dance studio, basketball court, softball field, children's play area, and most importantly the Baldwin Dog Park! The park offers plenty of parking, and features two separate play areas: one for large dogs and one for small dogs. A hop, skip and a jump away are The Hop Grenade brewery, The Grant Street Pub, and Tower Grille, which all allow pups on their patios and are located overlooking the beautiful Todos Santos Plaza.

Ellis Lake

This California locale is home to Ellis Lake Park, which has a beautiful paved path around the lake. The lake is also home to many species of waterfowl and several types of turtles. Dogs are allowed to enjoy the scenery as long as they are kept on a leash at all times, and refrain from disturbing the local wildlife. Down the road, there is a PetSmart that hosts local adoption drives and other puppy friendly events that educate owners about the overall health and happiness of their fur babies.

Sun Terrace

The Sun Terrace neighborhood offers doggie residents and visitors access to the Sun Terrace Park, which offers 2.6 acres of turfed area for free play and walking for leashed pups. Just a short jaunt across the California Delta Hwy is the Barka Lounge Indoor Dog Park and Doggie Day Care that is open rain or shine, 365 days a year. This is California's first and only indoor dog park. It has 3 separate play areas so dogs can play based on size, energy level and temperament. There are also real indoor grass patches for dogs to relieve themselves throughout the day.

Canterbury Village

Canterbury Village is directly next to Newhall Community Park, which consists of 126 acres that run along the Galindo Creek. Approximately 30 acres of the park is home to beautiful ponds along the creek. This beautiful space also provides a Paw Patch, which is a secure, fenced area where dogs can exercise off-leash; dogs are allowed throughout the whole park, but only on leash. If you and your best friend are feeling paw-ticularly adventurous, there’s a trail that leads from Newhall Park to the 16-acre Markham Nature Park, which is said to be the secret garden of Concord!

Clayton Valley Highlands

The Clayton  Valley Highlands neighborhood is just 6 minutes away from the city of Clayton, which offers plenty of shopping, restaurants and bars, including dog friendly venues in the area. The local park, Easley Estates, is a good sized park that features the beautiful Donner Creek running through it, which your pup is sure to enjoy during the dog days of summer. Pups are allowed as long as owners make sure they are kept on their leash at all times for their safety and the safety of others. Ed’s Mudville Grill is a dog friendly eatery in the area, and there are a few private dog sitter providers as well via Rover.com.