Park for dog walks in Castro Valley, California

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area is a popular park and tourist attraction located at 22400 Woodroe Avenue in Hayward, California, United States. The park offers a variety of amenities and activities for visitors to enjoy. The park features a swim facility that opens seasonally, with fees collected on weekends and holidays during the summer months. There are also parking fees for vehicles, trailers, and buses, as well as a fee for dogs. Guide/service dogs are allowed in the park, but no other animals are permitted in the swim area.

Anthony Chabot, Marciel Staging Area is a campground and lodging facility located at 9999 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, California, United States. Fees are collected on weekends and major holidays from April through October at the Redwood Gate entrance. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle and $4 per trailered vehicle, with buses charged $25 per bus. Dogs are welcome for a fee of $2 per dog, except for guide or service dogs. The institution can be contacted toll-free at 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4553, but public WiFi is not available. Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, previously known for extensive logging in the mid-1800s, now boasts a serene forest of 150-foot coast redwoods. Named in honor of Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt in 2019, the park offers multiple entrances and various amenities, including picnic sites, group camping areas, and over 40 miles of trails for hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer. Fishing is not allowed, but visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of this 1,833-acre park.