******Off Leash Park?!?!?**** There are plenty of signs reminding dog owners of the leash laws, but it's clearly not enforced. read more

What a gorgeous fenced dog park they have with a nice trail and fresh green grass! Our goldendoodle puppy Midnight loved it, definitely tuckered him out! I especially loved seeing all the birds in their little wooden bird houses and beautiful flowers in bloom! I would HIGHLY recommend this park and hubby and I are looking forward to returning to explore more! SYOY! :D Music: Walk by @iksonmusic read more

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Great park near Napa. They have several loops. Some paved, some dirt paths --both with mile markers. You can make your hike a small one or a long one with great views. We opted for a longer-hilly loop to take amazing views of the vineyards. read more

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The park is close to home and the paths are well cared for. It's not uncommon to see snakes and bobcats. I had a bobcat pounce on the trail right in front of me. The negative is that people have dogs off leash in the on leash area. Ticks are also a problem in warmer months. read more

The best fenced dog park I've ever been to! As the owner of a 7 lb dog, having separate big dog/small dog fenced areas is so appreciated. This park has lots of space, running water, balls, benches, and several shaded areas. I've been 7-8 times and have never had a problem with other owners or dogs. Outside the fenced park is an open space for hiking with your dog off-leash...bonus! Only negative are the foxtails in late spring/early summer. read more

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Beautiful park! They are currently working on building bathrooms right now so there is some construction going on but overall had a great time! read more

Alston Park is a very nice and easy trail. The loop is about 2.5 miles, but there are also different trails you can take that lead to the loop if you want to take a short cut. There are lots of benches to sit and rest. There is also a picnic area straight ahead over a little steep area. Good views of the vineyard nearby. Loved that this place is dog friendly. There are no real bathrooms, only portable bathrooms. The con is that it looked like it should be emptied out. I walked in then walked right out. read more

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Amazing location. The views- the work out- the other dogs. Was a great experience for my dog and we spent a good 3h there today. There's clearly marked on leash and off leash areas- i didn't want to press my luck so waited until i crossed that line- good thing i did, there ARE park rangers. Parking was easy- owners were respectful and cleaning up After their dogs etc. highly recommend! read more

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This just might be a great place for you and your dog! However, if you're looking for a place to hike, this is not it. It was very muddy and there were dogs everywhere! Big dogs, little dogs, brown dogs, white dogs but especially UNLEASHED dogs. I felt like I was in a Dr. Seuss book. Lol. read more

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I go there everyday love it. Great place for dog It used to be better but no one is picking up their dogs poop not good read more

My pupper's favorite! Great options for a hike with views. Easy parking. There's a flat side and a steeper side

Best dog park in Napa, beautiful vineyards surround it (including the wonderful Hendry Winery), and there's enough parking and good access (by car or on foot or bike). The hike into the on leash area is awesome; also good mountain biking area there. read more

Love this park and its views, but it can be scary if you have a little human (kids) with you as many dog owners have their dogs unleashed despite of there being some areas that indicate where to have your dog leashed or unleashed. A dog attacked my 3 year-old baby, the dog wouldn't listen nor follow his owner's orders. It was pretty scary. The owner told me that this was a dog's park only Is it?! read more

The walk-around loop is great, and most people walk their dogs off leash here even though the sign says not to. Anyway, it's a nice and easy walk. The enclosed dog park is by far the best dog park I've been to. The area for large dogs is humongous! Wonderful grass and dirt playground for dogs to spread out; it doesn't get crowded, and the dogs can run around until their hearts are content (dog parks with too small of an area leads to dog fights or other bad behaviors because they don't have enough room to spread out). Relatively clean too as I didn't see too many poops not picked up. There are also several benches around the playground for humans to sit. The small dog area itself is also huge. The size of this playground is equivalent to a large dog play area in SF :D I'd recommend not taking small children into the dog play areas. Seems like common sense to me, but I saw several small kids in there. read more

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I love walking my dog here. There's various trails you can go if you want something a little more challenging, yet none are too difficult. It's fairly quiet except when dog trainers are out there. If you go at a good time, you can see the hot air balloons land! read more

My family and I go here all of the time to get some exercise, some fresh air and have a small adventure. People take their horses and their dogs (separate part of the park) to share the trails that have some incredible views of the Napa Valley. You can go down to a creek on the western most part of the park, down the hill (warning: there are some wire fences that may mean it is private property). Multiple trails with a variety of different grades are great for walking, running or mountain biking. From http://www.visitnapavalley.com/hiking_biking-alston_park_814.htm: "Alston Park covers 157 acres in the unobstructed rolling hills of northwest Napa. The open-space park, owned by the city of Napa, was made public in 1991. Alston Park has three miles of meandering trails that are open to equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers, and dog walkers. Redwood Creek, a tributary of the Napa River, forms the park's western boundary. This hike climbs to the upper area known as Canine Commons, a popular off-leash dog area. The trail circles the oak-dotted grassland through an old plum orchard on the south and wildflower- covered meadows with oak and madrone groves to the north. The hike detours into the shaded canyon by Redwood Creek and leads to picnic areas and overlooks, offering sweeping vistas of the city of Napa and Napa Valley." read more

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This is the BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD. The HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH, (don't tell Pluto and Goofy). Well I LOVE this place, you see I'm a city boy to me-a parking lot is where I could run, so when we went to this place I was in heaven, (well really we all go there.. heaven that is.) I ran and ran and ran and ran and ran and ran, because I did not run out of place to run :) I LOVE THIS PLACE. read more

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I absolutely LOVE coming to Alston Park! It's a great place to bring your dog, especially since they have the closed area which has plenty of space for your dog to roam free. They have a kiddy pool that you can fill up with water for those hot summer days. There's also a small dog enclosed area as well, just in case you don't feel comfortable having your dog in the other area. If you feel like taking yourself on a walk with your dog, then head up the hill to where there's a big area for off leash dogs and just follow the walkway. A lot of people have their dogs off leash, but you can also keep your dog on a leash if you're uncomfortable. There's a couple of faucets and dog bowls just in case your dog gets thirsty. You can also go further into the park and go hiking up in the on leash area. The park is pretty big and there's lots of different trails to take. If you go into this area there's some picnic benches, but no water faucets for your dog. The area doesn't have very many trees either so there's not much shade when it's hot outside. The park is generally pretty busy and there's always dogs there. Definitely bring your dog here, he/she will LOVE it! PLEASE pick up after your dog. The county provides bags free of charge, look for them around the park, and there's garbage bins all around as well. It's not only for humans, but dogs do not need to be smelling other dogs' feces, especially after bugs and worms have invaded it. It's an overall health concern for dogs, and if you're a dog owner then you should have the respect for other dog owners as well. read more

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Visiting from Vancouver, BC with our puppy made a road trip to the Napa Valley even more worthwhile! The residents of Napa are considered very lucky to have such an area where you can bring your dog (any size) and tour the park. This park offers a 2 mile walk around a grassy area over looking the vineyards and for the most part it is off leash! Our puppy quite enjoyed this and I would highly recommend this park for any traveller making their way through the area with their furry friend. read more

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Fun place to go for a walk or a run. This is a very popular place if you have a dog since there is plenty of space for the dog to run and walk around. In some areas, the dogs need to have a leash. Regardless, you'll walk along private vineyards and can explore around the area for a few miles. Depending on your route, you may face some inclines which aren't bad. Free parking available. read more

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This 157 Acre Park used to be a plum orchard and is surrounded by beautiful vineyards on three sides. There is a couple acres fenced in "the commons" for dogs to run wild, chill in the wading pools during the warmer months or sit around and mingle with people and pooches alike. There is also a small dog area for the toy breeds and the skittish Sight Hounds to hang, without the worry of the big guys buggin (but you won't find me there). I'll be in the best part of Alston; the long "Off-Leash Trails". Made to run and play on, ensuring that not only the dogs, but their people too, get plenty of exercise. But no need to be a tri-athlete, there are "wimp" trails and the more adventurous paths as well, but nothing too strenuous. Like Fort FUNston, great for appreciating the beauty of nature. With almost always green hills and vineyards surrounding the park there are almost always fantastic sunsets, lots of birds and the occasional snake, even though my Grandddad likes to tell us dogs that all of the jack rabbits have moved to Sonoma (so we don't run off looking for them) occasionally we find a bunny to give us a good run for our money, we never catch them, so cancel your call to PETA. Oh, and I almost forgot the pond in the winter and spring, lets just say if you go up during the rainy months, you might want to take a towel or two! ;-) Minus -1 Star because like FUNston there always tends to be soooo many dogs and at least one jerk who can't or won't control theirs. Still worth the trip (from anywhere)! xoxo LuLu read more

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Gorgeous setting. Lots of benches very easy hike One you get up to the trail it's pretty flat. There is not much shade on the loop so take that into Consideration. It was hot but a great breeze. Definitely going back . read more

A little patch of doggie heaven in the middle of Napa. There's a decent sized, wood chip covered off leash area. And a trails area with meadows and great views all around. A few shady picnic spots up there if you like, too. Water fountain near the parking lot. C'mon, it's not right to bring Fido up for a day and leave him locked in the car while you sip n nosh all day. Show him a little love and bring him here! (Errr, if it's a hot day, even better...leave him home.) read more

This park is part huge dog park and part hiking, running park. Great for dogs Napa is a huge dog community and the know how to look out for our four legged family. Water fountains located threw out the park for both humans and our furry friends at the ground level and bowls near them. There is a great hike in this park that takes you to a creek in the back of the park. The views from this park of the Napa mountains is fabulous. Benches threw out the park and one of my favorite places to balloon watch. I fly kites here also but the wind is iffy. read more

I love this park! the trees are beautiful at this time of year in autumn. great place to take your dog to play! read more

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A great place to burn off steam and pet some dogs if you are in Napa with kids. We had a great time exploring the trails and saw tons of friendly dogs. read more

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Great place to talk a walk! Or run. Or hike. There are plenty of trails to discover. From flat trails to slightly hilly to some steep climbs, such a variety to be found at Alston Park. There is a dog park, an off-leash area and an on-leash area. I've met many friendly dogs on the trails and respectful owners as well. My favorite time to visit is in the morning to watch the hot air balloons land. There are plenty of park benches to rest and enjoy the beautiful vineyard views as well. read more

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Go in the spring. It's totally worth it, dogs. An overcast Sunday in late March/early April. The grass is photoshop green and the oak trees are sprouting young leaves. Venture the trails and reach the very back of the park where locals rarely go. Cop a log or check out the creek. One of the vineyard workers might be there, too... cap peeled off the tequila.. burning a diablito and nodding a tired hello and maybe even offering to share. The hill in the front of the park is great if no one else is there. Take over the picnic bench and chew on tobacco leaves - gaze over yonder.. the hazy napa life looks like the intro to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Jug wine tastes sweet on these little hills. And conversation with an old friend or two. The spirits of Wappo Indian grandfathers whisper harsh words from within the windy weeds if you litter, here. Don't spark too much light if you're hanging out at night - the cops pay attention from the dry creek road. (If you're the one that owns the sweater-wearing dog: Sorry about peeing on your car tire - I couldn't hold it anymore... I broke the seal.. you know how it goes.) read more

Alston Park is a fascinating place. It's a popular canine hangout, there's a plum orchard, hidden rope swings, along with a duck pond, a secret rock garden, and plenty of picnic tables. It's a fairly recent park- it was made public land in 1991. It has had some interesting geological history. In the 70s,a well driller from Sebastopol "found" the West Napa Fault within the park (tho it had been initially "discovered" in the 40s, so yes, blame it on the wine, blame it on the alcohol- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfjtpp90lu8 ) Nearly a decade after it was made a park, it was a case of finding fault for the 2000 Yountville quake. The first major uphill on the main trail is a West Napa Fault scarp. Not that you'd know and have helpful bright blue posts or a sundered fence like a certain trail at Pt. Reyes NS. Alston Park's lot fills up quickly, so get there early. You might even get to see balloons launching (or landing) Pro-tips: Much of the trails are exposed, so be sure to be prepared to be in hot, direct sun (depending on the weather) and bring some hydration. read more

I suspect this place is generally a fine place to bring your dog, and maybe I'm just not a dog park person. The park is divided into an enclosed off-leash area, a larger more open off-leash voice command area, and a much larger on-leash area. Pulling up to the main parking lot you should expect a variety of dogs to be off-leash and you may not even be able to see an owner. The few times I've gone I've had dogs approach the car while I'm putting the leash on my dog. My dog is a puppy and so is never off-leash in an unsupervised area with unknown dogs. This is obviously a different mentality, but since there is a sign about a dog/person mauling by off-leash pit bulls from November 2014 it doesn't seem unreasonable to me. As you start off you may encounter people that encourage you to take your dog off-leash and not follow the rules. If you continue through the on-leash area you will guaranteed find a wide range of dogs off-leash with varying levels of obedience. For the most part these dogs are under voice command and owners will call them back before they get too close to you and your puppy. If you do any kind of treat training you should expect more canine attention. I had a Great Dane approach from behind quietly only to realize it as her wet nose hit my hand resting in my bag of treats at my hip; her owner was about 50 yards away and only when she touched me did he call out for her. I suspect in the majority of cases there is never any incident, but I personally know my dog can feel very threatened while leashed and around other dogs that aren't. So far he just wants to play, but it's a bigger risk than I'm willing to take with a puppy. It's too bad because this is a beautiful park with some nice hills to have a short hike, but I won't be bringing my dog back unless the mentality changes. By keeping dogs on leash in designated areas you're not just protecting me and my dog from your dog but you're protecting your dog from mine. read more

This is a dog park.... d o g. p a r k. This should be clearly stated for anyone who is looking for somewhere to chill out and sip vino overlooking the beautiful Napa Valley and landscape. I came up from SF with my bf and wanted to find somewhere to veg out for the day and chill on a blanket and drink wine. Alston Park was listed as one of four parks in the area. On all of the websites I checked (thinking back, I should have yelped it, duh), nowhere did it say that it's a dog park. Sure, you can go if you don't have a dog, but it's not really groomed or made for people looking to lounge out. We should have spent the whole day at Kennedy park. 3 Stars for being a fabulous walk if** you have a dog. Minus 2 for not being what we thought it was. "Open space" was how it was described on one website. We'll go somewhere else next time. read more

Words cannot express how much my Great Dane and my Basset Hound love this place. Fenced in area with bark and a wading pool and charis for humans? Check. Huge open space for dogs to run free up top with vineyard views as you walk the border? Check. Picturesque sunsets? Check. Poo bags and garbage cans all over? Check. Only bad thing? FOXTAILS. This place is riddled with foxtails in the spring and summer...when those little suckers dry out and fall off their stem...you could be looking at a $400 vet bill to have your dog under anestesia while they pull a nasty foxtail out of your pup's nose. They do TRY to maintain it by cutting them down/mowing...but once they're on the ground, it's almost worse because they're easily sucked up your pooch's sniffer. Yikes. Just keep an eye out...especially if you've got a dog who likes to have his nose in everything. Bring a ball...keep him running and not smelling the ground! P.S. Avoid this place on holidays. That's when all the "non dog park" people come out and I've met angry people who don't know any better and will scream at you to "leash your animal" and I've seen lots of unfriendly/aggressive dogs who aren't around other dogs very often. Just a little side note, nothing that's Alton's fault...but be wary around major holidays. read more

My German Shorthair Pointers live to go to Alston each day! There is a nice large fenced "commons" area for dogs and people to socialize. There is a second fenced area for "small dogs" and training. It is frequently used by a greyhound rescue group on weekends. There are places to sit and watch and there is also a hose and doggie wading pools if your dog wants to splash. What really sets Alston apart is the large 30 acre "off leash" area only a hundred yards up a small grade. This is dog heaven! Largely open meadow with a few trees, it is surrounded on three sides with vineyards. The upper area has great views up and down the valley. Dogs can run, dig for gophers and get back to dog basics! There are wide trails that surround and criss-cross the park. Several shaded tables and benches invite you to have a "dog picnic". There is a water spigot and drinking bowls on the main trail. The northern end of the park is open to dogs but they must be on leash. There is a separate parking lot farther north on Dry Creek Road. If you come here just to hike or cycle use this one. Establishing park rules for on and off leash areas was controversial so please respect the compromise that has been codified. Police and animal control will write expensive tickets for violations. That said, the north end is larger and has even better walking trails and scenery. On clear mornings, especially Fridays and weekends, hot air balloons regularly land here. Get your coffee and arrive 7:30-8:00 AM and enjoy the show. There are some caveats you should be aware of. The trails are dirt and can be quite muddy in the rainy season. This can also be a plus because it creates seasonal streams and pools to delight the water dogs! In late spring you need to take precautions with the foxtails. These insidious seeds can burrow into dogs paws and skin requiring expensive vet bills. Please check your best friend's paws, ears, nose, etc. before you leave. Sightings of coyotes are not uncommon in the upper meadow, so keep track of your small dogs. They are hamless to humans. There have been some parking lot break-ins in recent years. Do not leave valuables exposed. Pros -Large fenced commons -30 acre off leash area -Stations with "poop bags"and trash cans -Great scenery, especially at sunrise. -free parking and easy access (park accross the street if the main lot is full) -Porta Potties near parking lot. Cons -Crowded on weekends, especially mid mornings -leash and waste pick-up laws strictly enforced -Muddy in winter/foxtails in late Spring -Occasional and preventable car break-ins UPDATE- The parking lot has been doubled in size and paved with asphalt. I have not heard of any break-ins recently. read more

Such a beautiful place to take your dogs on a walk in the off-leash area (or if you just like to go for walks yourself and like dogs)! Pretty much all the dogs their seem to be friendly and their owners are responsible. Beyond just the dog park portion of the park are beautiful trails for biking and running. read more

Alston Park - Beautiful winter morning at the dog park! - Dog Parks Near Me - Napa, California

Had a great time here with our dog on Dec 23. Lots of friendly people with their dogs here. There are water fountains for dogs and spacious grass area for dogs to play around. This is the spot that we always come back to when we visit Napa with our dog. Highly recommend! read more

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I had the interesting experience of flying into this park in a hot air balloon. It is a hilly, park with natural flora and hiking trails. Great for a balloon-landing, jogging, hiking, and walking one's dog.I certainly wouldn't have come here otherwise on a trip to Napa, but lots of locals seem to be enjoying it. read more

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This is a great place but the off-leash dog walk area is too small. Please consider our petition to EXPAND THE OFF LEASH AREA: https://www.change.org/p/napa-city-council-under-nmc-6-36-190-expansion-of-off-leash-area-alston-park read more

I love this park! It has several hills (a couple nice & steep!), lots of dogs and gorgeous views for 360 degrees. It is a very short drive or a 30 minute walk from home. I take the big loop which takes just under an hour so when I need some fresh air and an easy hike I head over. The views east and west are stunning images of the surrounding hills and gorgeous vineyards. It is one of my favorite places in Napa. A little bit of cardio mixed with the joy of meeting new dogs & their people and some meditation rolled into one workout! read more

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This park is doggie heaven! We take our dog here when we go for doggie play dates with our friends who live in Napa, and they always have a blast! As far as I know it's broken up like this (it's so huge, there could be a lot more that I'm missing) - The fenced in 'dog park'. This is broken up to the regular area and the greyhound/gentle dog area. We usually put our dogs in the latter just because it's been empty every time we've been there and sometimes one of our friends dogs can have issues with other dogs. There's little kiddie pools filled with water (beware if you have a dog who loves water and you don't feel like drying them off. They have lids but sometimes your dog can beat you to it.) - The open field area. As far as I know most of this is off leash. It's a trail that goes through a field surrounded by vineyards. Most owners walk the trail while their pups frolic through the field, coming back now and then to say 'hi'. We keep our dog on leash just cause he's a puppy and the chances of him responding to his name are slim. However, there's plenty of dogs on and off leash for him to play with and tons of interesting smells for him to occupy himself with. - Trail.... if you drive down further from the main parking lot, there's another small parking area where there are some hills that people fly kites from. This has a trail that walks (I think parallel to the above mentioned field... separated by wineries) through a field with some hills and trees. I think this area is on leash but it was hard to tell. There weren't too many people on it. This may be the way to go if you have a dog who doesn't get along well with others but still needs the exercise. Overall, I LOVE Alston Dog Park. It's such a nice change from the gated areas where you and your dog are confined to lumpy grass and metal fences. read more

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We always take our dogs here when we come up to Napa for winetasting (good way to sober up a little while the dogs play). There is a lot of space for dogs to run and roam off leash. Warning, though - we came here last Saturday (April) and the foxtails are out, as well as the ticks. The foxtails aren't dried up yet so they weren't as much of a risk to the dogs, but we did spend some time pulling ticks off of them. Also, because the dogs tend to end up dirty/muddy, there is a Pet Food Express with self serve baths ($15 for 25 minutes) on Trancas Rd. nearby. read more