Michelle B is right. This park is beautiful and underappreciated, which is a good thing because it's more peaceful than it ought to be. On the other hand, it's the only place in the world I've ever had an allergy problem--wonder what it is!? read more

I love taking our puppy here. He's become much better in puppy class after meeting lots of dogs on our walks around the park, and he definitely basks in the attention he gets from fellow dogs and their people. The 1-mile loop is perfect for him (Scottie--short legs!), but we go up into the dog area sometimes so he can frolic through the grass. Lots of ground squirrels, herons and egrets. A quiet, calming walk to take, any time of the year, with or without a canine companion. read more

this park has essentially become a daily routine for me and my Ninja. you see, Ninja's becoming a big boy now... he needs acres and acres of grass to run around. he can't be confided within fenced off areas and quite frankly, either can i. cesar chaves offers beautiful trails over rolling hills, fresh water fountains, poopy bags, majestic views of the city and the bridges, fresh ocean air and generally friendly people and dogs. the off leash dog area is great for doggie socializing, yet the park is big enough to find a secluded area to just chill out. the park is clean, as most owners pick up after their dogs. cesar chaves has become Ninja's "training ground" and i am appreciative of its close location to my house. i only wish there were more accessible beach/water entrances, as Ninja is quite the swimmer. (for swimming, we go to the Albany Bulb) read more

A gem of a park right by the bay. Such a good place to just spend a sunny weekend afternoon watching the sailboats on the bay. I walked around this park one afternoon, and it was great to just watch the dogs being set free upon the many rolling hills, kids playing everywhere, and plenty of kites being flown. There is a good, sometimes steady breeze blowing in off the bay making this a great park to fly a kite at. There are plenty of trails to walk around as well. read more

This dog park is pretty good. There are usually much fewer dogs than Isabel down the highway so you have room to roam. Amenities are sparce so bring your own cleanup bags and you'll probably have to walk a bit to find a trash can or water bowl. There's a pretty large open area where dogs can roam including grassy hills, bushes and sand. Lovely views of the bay and bridges. Make sure to bring a windbreaker or coat though! read more

It's a great walking path that goes uphill and downhill and it surrounded by the ocean.There is a such a nice view of Berkeley and also if you walk around to the other side you can get a view of the Bay Bridge and SF. There is a sandy area to unleash your dogs but be careful if you can not control them because there are other dog owners there as well. It gets a little TOO windy sometimes so bring an extra pair of jacket. The restrooms are all outhouses unless you go to the boat area or near the hotels. People fly their kites and it's very pretty to see the flying fishes or dragon kites. I've seen only squirrels and some birds but no geeses. read more

I really wish it were fully fenced. Because it is not fully fenced, owners of the following breeds can't really let their dogs off-lead here: - sighthounds (major NO NO!) - nordic breeds (my shiba friend would never dream of letting her dog off-lead here) - certain scenthounds - any dog that does not have a BOMBPROOF recall (unless, maybe, if you're faster than your dog) So, yeah, owners must always be aware of where their dogs are. I mean, that's a given at any park, but you do have to be extra vigilant here. Unfortunately, because I have a sighthound, I can't let her off-lead here. On-leash, it's a less-than-amazing place to walk your dog. read more

This is a great place to bring your dog, but it can be a hit or miss on how many other dogs are around. Some days the trails are packed, and others, it's so empty that you wait around for almost an hour before there is another dog that yours can play with. It's great for the trails you can hike with your dog, and the people are super friendly, which is why I love to go. I come here about 2 times a week and my puppy loves it. However, if i have the extra time I make my way over to Point Isabel Dog Park because there are always so many more dogs. read more

My puppy loves this park. He and his best pal love chasing each other on the dirt paths. I love this park because my puppy loves it and it sure doesn't hurt that it's right by the ocean and the view is breathtaking. read more

I LOVE this park! We've recently been spending more time here and each time we find more and more little gems. There are lovely benches with views of sf, and it's a great place to chill (literally and figuratively - it can be cold and windy here!). There's a sweet little sundial and monument to Cesar Chavez at the top of the hill, and all kinds of little side trails to explore. If you like flying kites, this is the place to do it. The wind also can make for a challenging bike ride, which is good since the path is somewhat short. You can add to the bike ride by connecting with the eastshore bike trail not far from this park. Oh....and if you are on a bike....watch out for the kamikaze squirrels. read more

Really great, beautiful place to walk, bike, play with your dog, fly a kite, or simply hang out and feel renewed by the wind, sounds of the water and conversation with other nice people. Great views. One of my favorite places in the Bay Area. read more

This may just be our favorite place to let the dogs run free. At dog parks they tend to stick with us, but here they run up and down the hills chasing one another, and completely exhaust themselves. It is such a treat for them - and for us! read more

Its a really nice park and my dogs love it! Relaxing! Bring your yorkies!

What a wonderful resource in the Bay Area. This is Frank's happy place ( Frank is my dog.) I have been to many dog parks, most of which are caged in with some dirt and maybe a tree or two. This is not the case at Cesar Chavez. The middle of the park is off leash, where my dog runs around through mud, dirt, grass, plants you name it, having a good old time. There is a lot of space for dogs to spread out, if your dog wants his or her space. I know most people prefer Point Isabel, but Point Isabel can be overwhelming, Cesar Chavez is less intense. Also love the view of the bay bridge, and the bay breeze on my skin, when we go here. There are signs posted letting you know which areas are on leash and which are off, although I do see some pet guardians letting their dogs walk off leash in the on leash area, but most people seem to follow the park rules. I also enjoy all of the kites at this park, which brighten the sky, especially on weekends. read more

Great park. There's an area for dogs to run around off leash. Been going here for years.

Definitely a gem in Berkeley. The dog park area are usually filled with some very well trained dogs! Everyone there are usually pretty chill. Good place to check out sunset and get a view of the city. read more

This is not a "dog park"; dogs must be on leash. If you want to let your dog off-leash, try Point Isabel.

Overall this is a terrific park to patron with your dog. Honestly, there are very few negatives. Everyone I have met here has been extremely friendly and canine knowledgeable. None of the regulars mind if your dog joins in on the pack for some fun. Plus, they'll give you their personal opinions of local pet shops, parks, and veterinarians! This is extremely helpful for new owners who are trying to cope with all of the craziness such a situation engenders. Though, it would be nice if they installed an actual fence around the off-leash area for those of us who are still working on voice recall. It gets very dark, very fast during the winter evenings. Make sure not to let your pup out of sight for even a moment once sundown begins. read more

LOVED it. Went for the first time today. Beautiful, clear day allowing a view of the Golden Gate bridge too. Not too cold either. I went and parked right by the water next to the Marina. I'll definitely be back. PLENTY of benches everywhere. Great place to journal, etc. I think, especially if you listen to your favorite music on headphones. Tons of people on lunch break (it's a Monday) eating/relaxing in their cars. One couple flying a kite and a few strollers and people with dogs. Loved it! I usually go to Lake Merritt and the San Leandro Marina. This totally beats both. read more

Very nice for jogging, kite flying, strolling, bird watching and much more.

Best dog park I've been to. Our corgi loves it so much, it's the only park where she'll try to get out of the car before we're even parked. The walk to the off-leash area is beautiful, and we love the kite watching. The off-leash area is fantastic. I've never met a single inattentive or rude dog owner. Everyone is so nice, and there is so much room and so few dogs, that we can wander with just our pooch, or hang out at the entrance so she can play with other dogs. That seems to be the place people gather if they want their dogs to socialize. Good watering area, fabulous views, and a nice hike for dogs with short legs :) read more

How many places can you let your dog legally run around off-leash, fly a kite, launch a rocket, have a bbq, watch the sun set behind fabulous views of SF, the bay and bridges, and witness fascinating wildlife dramas unfold before your eyes? We come here every day with our pooch and we all love it. One of the many surprising delights of this park is the opportunity to observe wildlife. Birdwatchers come here to see shorebirds, hawks, meadowlarks, herons, all kinds of ducks, terns, etc. There are at least one or two barn owls that frequent the park, too. The other day we were watching a sea lion watch us from maybe 100 feet from shore, when all of a sudden over our heads flew a large egret carrying some kind of rodent in its beak. I never knew egrets ate rodents- I always thought they ate fish and frogs and such... anyway, moments later a red-shouldered hawk appeared, chasing the egret over the water. The egret tried to avoid the hawk, but being like a 747 trying to avoid a fighter jet it was pretty futile, and ended up dropping the rodent. This caused the hawk to stop chasing it and circle over the little corpse now floating in the water. Unfortunately the hawk decided retrieving the rodent from the water wasn't a challenge it was up for, and eventually flew away. Meanwhile the egret had circled back to the grassy lawn to try to find another dinner, leaving the sad little rodent bobbing up and down in its watery grave. We watched for a while to see if a gull would come to scavenge it, but our pup was anxious to get to the off-leash area so we left. read more

This spot is good for your spirit and soul. We couldn't wait to come back from sightseeing to come to this park, where we would stand on the water's edge, look at the beautiful view and let the wind toss us around as we ran up and down the hills. People we encountered were so lovely and friendly here-one woman brought a kite over to my daughter for her to fly. read more

Can't wait for this weekend's kite festival. Saw in the news the jumbo dragon kits, over 100 feet long! Planning to be there early to get the prime viewing spots. Hours are 10am to 5pm and parking is $10. Hope it's not too windy! read more

Tall, black hair, buggy eyes (owner) with small black dog. Owner is aggressive, prone to outbursts, and completely over reactive to how his dog is unable to play well with others. This guy has problems and it is suggested you keep your distance. Guys like this ruin the off leash dog park experience for others. They have been spotted walking at Cesar Chavez in Berkeley, approximately 9am on weekdays. read more

Dog lovers, can you help us? On Sunday, April 6, our sweet little 10 lb terrier approached an un-leashed (but, thank goodness, muzzled) pit pull and was viciously jumped. Owners did nothing to help except call dog's name while I physically tried to get the pit pull of our dog, which I finally did. Sugar was visibly shaken, of course, but we comforted her, inspected her carefully, & she seemed o.k. As we walked off, Sugar beside us, pit bull owners shouted "Is she o.k.?" and, carefully watching her walk, we said, "Yeah, she's going to be o.k.." Unfortunately, she was not o.k., and next day we made a $100 visit to Cordonices Vet Hosp for careful exam and pain meds. Sugar seems recovered, but a follow-up visit to our vet will determine that. I HOPE IT'S O.K. TO USE CAPS, NOT FLAMING, JUST want to ask if any dog walkers who witnessed attack might have known the owners of the pit pull. We want to ask them for reimbursement of our vet bills. Thanks, enjoy the dog park, but be careful if you have a little dog! Thanks, Peter & Eriko 510-847-5903 read more