Dog walking in Hercules

Tiffany Ridge

Tiffany Ridge is a residential area with a pawtastic park for you and Fido to explore. Take your pooch to Ohlone Park off Turquoise Drive. This linear park includes a nature trail and an off-leash dog exercise area. Let your furry friend romp with other canines here. There are separate sections for large and small dogs with water stations in each area. Owners can relax on shaded benches while their four-footed friends play together. You are responsible for cleaning up your dog's waste. For one-on-one time with your special pal, leash up and walk along Ohlone Creek on the nature trail.

Hercules

Just off the bay, the neighborhood of Hercules includes residential and commercial areas along with a few nice parks. One furiffic place to go with your pup for some fresh air and exercise is Duck Pond Park. This facility includes a pond, open fields, and paved walking trails. Go for a hike or jog with your pooch past the pond and around the rest of the park. Bring along water and a snack to grab a picnic here with your pup. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash and under your control. Remember to bring some bags so that you can clean up after your pup.

Country Run

The neighborhood of Country Run includes single-family residences and multi-family dwellings in the Refugio Valley area. Here, you can take a quiet walk along community streets with your pooch. When you want to explore some green space, head to Refugio Valley Park. This pawesome facility has a pond, a multi-use field, and walking trails that wind through the park. Walk by the water along the paved pathway and through the wooded areas here. Dogs need to be on a leash and under your control. There are water fountains in the park for your convenience. Make sure to clean up after your pup.

Victoria by the Bay

Located in the northeast corner of Hercules, the neighborhood of Victoria by the Bay is a residential community with a lovely park. Enjoy peaceful walks with your pooch past well-groomed landscapes. When you want to hike or jog by the water, take Fido to Shoreline Park on Tug Boat Lane. This facility includes an open field with a view of the bay and a paved trail that goes along the water's edge. Stretch your legs with your special pal in this scenic area. Dogs need to be on a leash and under your control here. Make sure to bring waste bags to pick up any droppings.

Shephard St/Grissom St

On the south end of Hercules, in the Refugio Valley, you'll find  The Astronauts neighborhood. This residential area is a lovely place to go for a stroll with your pup. For a pawtastic hike, head over to Beechnut Mini Park and connect to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Walk through oak woodlands and open rangeland with your pup. Be prepared; some parts of this trail can be steep. Dogs are allowed to join you here, provided they're on a leash and under control. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you for the walk. You are responsible for picking up your dog's waste.