Heather Farm Dog Park is a one-acre fenced off-leash area at the north end of Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. It has separate enclosures for larger dogs and for small or senior dogs, wood-chip play areas, mature shade trees, water and nearby parking.
Plan your visit
- Address: 505 North San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk daily, except Thursday, when the dog park opens at noon after routine maintenance.
- Dog areas: One enclosure is reserved for dogs under 30 pounds and for elderly or physically weak dogs; the other serves larger dogs.
- Surface and shade: The play areas use wood chips, with mature trees and a paved walking loop around the enclosures.
- Water and seating: Visitors report dog water stations, benches and picnic tables. Bring backup water, a bowl and waste bags in case shared supplies are unavailable.
- Parking and restrooms: The city lists accessible parking and restrooms near the dog park.
- Current conditions: Call the Walnut Creek field-status hotline at 925-256-3574 for closures or maintenance updates.
Find the dog park entrance
Get directions to Heather Farm Dog Park. The dog park is at the north end of the larger Heather Farm Park complex, near the dedicated parking area off North San Carlos Drive.
Follow the dog-park signs from the lot and keep your dog leashed until you are inside the double-gated entrance. Dogs must remain leashed in the rest of Heather Farm Park and are not allowed on the ball fields.
Wood-chip play areas with shade
The two fenced areas give dogs room to move while keeping smaller, older or physically weaker dogs apart from larger dogs. Mature trees provide useful shade, and the paved loop gives handlers a route to walk while supervising play. Visitors also mention benches, picnic tables, water, shared toys and a small agility feature.
The wood-chip surface can be dusty in dry weather and untidy after heavy use. Check the surface, water stations and gates when you arrive, and choose the enclosure that matches your dog and the posted rules.
Rules before you enter
Walnut Creek allows no more than three dogs per adult. Carry a leash for each dog and leash or unleash only inside the double-gated entry. Dogs must wear identification and a current license, and the city requires current vaccinations. Puppies younger than four months, dogs in heat and dogs with contagious illness or parasites are not allowed.
Stay with your dog, keep it under positive control, remove waste immediately and stop excessive barking, digging or aggressive behavior. Food and dog treats are prohibited inside the dog park. Adults should closely supervise children, and the city recommends keeping toddlers and small children outside the enclosure.
What parkgoers say
Parkgoers often praise the spacious enclosures, dog-size separation, mature shade, water, seating and convenient parking. Many visitors like the wood-chip surface and paved loop, and some describe a friendly regular community.
Common cautions involve crowded periods, occasional missed cleanup, barking and interactions that become too rough. Shared water, bags or toys may also be unavailable. These are individual visitor experiences rather than a check of today’s conditions. Watch the activity before entering and leave if the group is not a good fit for your dog. Read current parkgoer reviews on Google Maps.
More options and official updates
Browse dog parks in Walnut Creek or compare dog parks across California. Confirm each alternative’s current hours and enclosure rules before changing destinations.
Last researched September 1, 2026; no site visit was made. Check the official Heather Farm Dog Park page and the current field-status page before traveling. Report a correction to DogPark Near Me.