Vasquez Rocks Trail

The 1.3-acre dog park is adjacent to the multi-use fields near the back of Central Park. There is a separate area for tiny dogs and a separate area for larger dogs at this off-leash dog park. The time frame is from daybreak to dark.

The San Fernando Road Bike Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a statewide network of trails from abandoned rail lines and connecting corridors. This "rail-trail," which was once an abandoned railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Petzooie in Sylmar! A parking lot with easy access to the San Fernando Road Bike Path is shown on the map below.

Leashed dogs are accepted on the trails and in the picnic areas at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. The beaches and bathing areas, however, are not dog-friendly. The Lower Lake is used for non-powered boating and canoeing, while the Upper Lake is used for sailing, powerboating, water and jet skiing, and fishing. From sunrise to sunset, the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is open.

The 1,100-acre La Tuna Canyon Park gives trail access to the Verdugo Mountains' difficult upper levels. At the trailhead, there is parking and picnic tables. Bring your leashed dog on a hike through this Sun Valley park's shaded paths. Mountain bikers should be avoided at all costs.

Pets are welcome to accompany you on a leash as you relax in Apollo Park, which is a terrific spot for fishing or a picnic.

A 0.5-acre small dog area and a 1-acre large dog area with separate double-gated entries are available at the Crescenta Valley Dog Park. Each area is totally gated, with huge amounts of decomposed granite surfacing and cedar chip surfacing beneath and around the older trees. A dog wash is located outside the entrance gates, as well as drinking fountains for both humans and pets, benches in both areas, some with shade structures, and security lighting.