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Barkleyville Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 430 Google reviews · Running trail in Stockton, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Barkleyville Dog Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Roomy dog park with fenced, size-based quarters, plus an agility course & pet water fountains.

What runners say about Barkleyville Dog Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (430 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I’m mute to the community and I found that people are very friendly at this dog park very clean and doggies.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Nice shady trees in the corner, right next to a busy street”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Its huge, clean, and both the owners and dogs here are super mellow and friendly.”

Great dog park! Its huge, clean, and both the owners and dogs here are super mellow and friendly. Best by far. Also if you have a dog like mine that needs water it's nice because when there are a ton of dogs they just let it run and it's easily accessible

★★★★★ — Jb , Aug 2019

Great park, the areas are sectioned off for different soze dogs. Each area is double gated so your dog won't run away when taken off the leash. Great place to take your dog.

★★★★★ — Knightfire5513 , Mar 2023

Nice dog park. The water fountain doesn't work right though. Can't leave balls here for the dogs to play with. The maintenance crew runs over them with a lawnmower.

★★★★☆ — Kenneth , Aug 2025

3 separate sections, one for dogs over 20 lbs, one for small dogs and an exercise section with barrels and platforms. Always meeting sweet people here who are good about cleaning up after their dogs. Water fountains and pet waste stations. Plenty of shade and seating.

★★★★★ — Christie , Nov 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 62 mentions

“3 separate sections, one for dogs over 20 lbs, one for small dogs and an exercise section with barrels and platforms.”

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🚰 Water fountains 5 mentions

“The water fountain doesn't work right though.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Nice shady trees in the corner, right next to a busy street”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Plenty of parking most of the time.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Barkleyville Dog Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitestocktonca.gov
  • Phone+1 209-937-8206
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Barkleyville Dog Park

5505 Feather River Dr, Stockton, CA 95219

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.