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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Sacramento

Sacramento’s off-leash scene is all fenced dog parks — and one big myth to bust: the American River Parkway, despite the water, is leash-only, so there’s no legal off-leash river swim in the area. What you do get is a solid spread of free, fenced neighborhood parks, most with separate large- and small-dog yards. The thing that actually decides your visit is heat: Central Valley summers routinely hit 95–105°F, and shade is thin at many of these parks, so early morning or evening is the move. Here are the best fenced off-leash parks across Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom and Davis, with the rules that apply, each verified against the official source.

9 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 25, 2026

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  1. Granite Regional Park Dog Park

    Power Inn / Rosemont · 8200 Ramona Ave, Sacramento, CA 95826

    A fully fenced, double-gated off-leash park with separate large- and small-dog sections, set in a larger regional park with a skate park and sports fields. Gravel-and-grass footing keeps it mud-free.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  2. Howe Community Park Dog Park (Howe 'Bout Arden)

    Arden-Arcade · 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

    Billed as the first dog park built in the greater Sacramento area, this fully fenced, grassy off-leash area at Howe Community Park has a separate small-dog pen and lots of shade trees. Managed by the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  3. Tanzanite Community Park Dog Park

    North Natomas · 2220 Tanzanite Way, Sacramento, CA 95834

    A roughly 2-acre fully fenced off-leash dog park inside Tanzanite Community Park in North Natomas, with grass, shade trees, benches and water spigots, alongside a skate park and sport courts.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  4. Partner Park Dog Park

    Greenhaven / Pocket · 5699 S Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822

    A peaceful, community-feel off-leash park of about 2 fenced acres in the Greenhaven/Pocket area, shaded by pine trees with a canine water fountain, benches and waste bags.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  5. Bannon Creek Dog Park

    South Natomas / Gardenland · 2780 Azevedo Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833

    A compact, ~0.6-acre fully fenced off-leash park at the south end of Bannon Creek Park, with a double-gated entry, shade trees, benches and a dog drinking fountain.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  6. North Natomas Regional Park Dog Park

    North Natomas · 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835

    A large ~2.5-acre fully fenced off-leash park with separate enclosures for big dogs and for small/timid dogs, plus agility equipment and a fire-hydrant spray feature, inside North Natomas Regional Park.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  7. Bear Dog Park at Mahany Park

    West Roseville · 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747

    Roseville's fenced off-leash park inside Mahany Park, with two separate sections for large and small dogs, each with agility play features, a walking trail, benches and a dog rinse station.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–1 hr after sunset
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  8. FIDO Field Dog Park

    Creekside · 1775 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630

    Folsom's fenced off-leash dog park with separate play areas for large and small dogs, a shade structure, grassy areas, benches and drinking water.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 7:30 AM–1 hr after sunset (closed Wed for maintenance)
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  9. Toad Hollow Dog Park

    Central Davis · 1919 Second St, Davis, CA 95618

    Davis's ~2.5-acre fully fenced off-leash park with separate double-gated areas for large and small dogs, grass footing, mature shade trees, seating and a drinking fountain.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · daylight hours (closed Mon 6–10 AM; may close in heavy rain)
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Sacramento dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Can my dog go off-leash on the American River Parkway?
No. Despite the river and the miles of trail, Sacramento County Code 9.36.061 requires dogs to be leashed (6 ft max) throughout the American River Parkway and all county regional parks — there’s no designated off-leash area and no legal off-leash river swim. For off-leash time, use one of the fenced city dog parks instead.
Where can dogs go off-leash in Sacramento?
In fenced city dog parks: Granite Regional, Howe Community Park (Howe ’Bout Arden), Tanzanite, Partner Park, Bannon Creek and North Natomas Regional Park are the main Sacramento ones. Nearby, Roseville’s Bear Dog Park (Mahany), Folsom’s FIDO Field and Davis’s Toad Hollow are all official and fenced. Most split large and small dogs into separate yards.
When is it too hot for a Sacramento dog park?
Central Valley summers routinely hit 95–105°F from June through September, and shade is limited at many of these parks. Midday is the danger zone — go at dawn or in the evening, bring water, and test the ground for heat. North Natomas Regional Park’s fire-hydrant spray feature and the rinse stations at some parks help cool dogs down.
Do any Sacramento-area dog parks close for maintenance?
Yes — Folsom’s FIDO Field is closed all day Wednesday, and Davis’s Toad Hollow closes Mondays 6–10 AM and may close around heavy winter rain. Check the spot before you go.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time. In summer, factor in the heat regardless of the posted hours.
Can I add a spot?
Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.

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