Dog walking in Kingsburg

McLane

The community of McLane in eastern Fresno, California is just over a 20-minute drive from Kingsburg, and this is where the Valley Animal Center is located. In addition to being a no-kill animal shelter, Valley Animal Center runs the Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park. This membership-based dog park is a 1.5-acre space that includes dog runs for dogs over 25 pounds, as well as dog runs for smaller dogs. A highlight of the park is the 2,000-gallon wade-in pool for dogs which is perfect for cooling down on hot days. There's also agility equipment in the park, drinking water, seating, and waste disposal items.

Tower District

Right near the Tower District area of western Fresno sits Roeding Park. This 159-acre regional park has over 600,000 visitors each year who come to enjoy the sports fields, playgrounds, gardens, picnic facilities, and the off-leash dog park! The Roeding Park Dog Park is a one-acre dog park with separate big and small dog sections. This dog park is open from 6 AM to 10 PM daily, and if you plan to park your vehicle at Roeding Park, you'll be subject to a $5 fee. Your dog can also explore other areas of Roeding Park with you, but they must be on a leash.

West Visalia

Visalia is a city in San Joaquin County, California that's only a 15-minute drive south of Kingsburg. Western Visalia is home to the Cody Kelly Bark Park. This off-leash dog park has a section for dogs under 25 pounds, as well as an "all dog" section for dogs of any size. Cody Kelly Bark Park provides visitors with all the waste disposal supplies they need, lots of seating, trees for shade, tennis balls, and water. The running water is in the "all dog" section, so if you only plan on visiting the small dog section, be sure to bring your own bowl of water.

North Fargo

The northeastern corner of Hanford, California is only a 20-minute drive from Kingsburg, and this is where you'll find Freedom Park. This community park has lots of green space, playgrounds, a splash pad, and an off-leash dog park! Freedom Dog Park isn't the biggest dog park in the area, but it has everything you and your dog need for a good time. There is a separate small dog section in Freedom Dog Park, as well as waste disposal supplies and seating. There's a doggy water fountain just outside of the fence, and the regulars are known to be friendly and welcoming of newcomers.

Reedley City Center

Yet another excellent dog park that's less than a 20-minute drive from Kingsburg is the Reedley Lions Community Dog Park in central Reedley, California. This off-leash park is just over half an acre in size, and it includes two water stations. This space isn't divided into big and small dog sections, so your dog will get to meet pups of all shapes and sizes. This dog park is located within Mueller Park, and you'll find it behind the basketball courts. You can also walk with your dog throughout other areas of Mueller Park, but they must be kept on a leash.