This small park in a hidden neighborhood in Pittsburg is perfect for a walk. Although announced as a Dog Park, there was 1 dog the day I came; but it is perfect for that walk your doggo needs The park also counts with a playground, swings, seating and plenty of grass to have a picnic read more

Markley Creek Dog Park - Swinging at the park - Dog Parks Near Me - Antioch, California

It hurts my dog paws and rules are to put them on the lease. My dog needs to run and enjoy the environment

it's usually nice now at night every night some guys go there and a bunch a f grown men having sex there I want this to stop I live around here and now I can't do my late night jog with my pup and kid it's really gross and i didnt ask antrying but the girls look young I mean 17-18-19? I don't kno but it's not cool to porn it out at park i will just go in daytime but Its a sliver mercedes and suv sorry to post all of this graphic details read more

This dog park has no grass in the dog park, it's gravel. Do they not know that dogs like grass? The latch on the gate to get in is huge. I've never seen a latch so big. I've never seen anyone else there when I take my dog. He doesn't like to stay very long, due to the gravel. He goes in sniffs around pees and he is ready to go. read more

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Good dog park to come to during rainy season. There is a section for the smaller dogs to go to when the bigger dogs are there. Nice people there, much nicer than the people that I have experienced in Brentwood. Might not be the best park though in the hot summers because of lack of shade. read more

This is the Club Med of dog parks. Tucked into a newish development, it's a little hard to find, but worth the effort. A receiving/ leashing area - with dog and human water fountain - opens to separate gated areas for small and large breed off-leash play areas. (I deducted a star because the doggie water fountain part is missing a button, but there's a stick you can use to push the water to flowing.) It's gravel and pretty clean, with nice dogs and owners. They have courtesy poop bags, so that seems to be an update from a 2008 review, below. To get there: go south on Somersville Road towards the Black Diamond hills, away from HWY 4, past Buchanan, then turn right on James Donlon Blvd., right again on Summit Way, right again on Crescent Ct., and park at the end. The dog park will be up the path at the end of the street. read more

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I never knew Antioch even had a dog park as I typically just walk my little ones around the neighborhood but ended up doing a search when I babysat my best friends bigger pup that needed more playtime and bigger dogs to interact with! Well just as the other reviews stated, this place was not easy to find. I googled and mapped and yelped and still drove around in circles til I figured it out. SO- here's the path: Go down James Donlon and head past the JD/Somersville intersection (or from Somersville, turn right at JD) to the new homes. Then make a right on Summit Way & at the end is a park on the right. This is where you can park, but make sure you do have leashes bc you must pass the main park to get to the dog park area in the back, and there's a lot of kids & families playing! As I left, I realized there's another way in that leads straight to. If you turn right on Crescent Ct off Summit, you can park at the end of the cul de sac & the dog park is down the path. Definitely better route if you don't want the doggies distracted by children along the way. Once there, the all breed (aka large+ breed) is on the right and small breed is on the left. There's a circular common area where you first enter with poop bags, trash cans, and water bowls. Now it took me a few frustrated moments to figure out how the water bowl for the dogs worked, but there's 3 levels (adult, kids, and dogs ) and for the life of me I couldn't see how to get the doggie one to turn on! Lol it finally dawned on me the silver button at the top was the one! Other than that, it was a nice park, dogs didn't seem to mind the gravel and it was a pretty warm sunny day... and there were plenty of open space with benches. The shadier areas are towards the back when you get too hot. It was pretty empty when I went in the early afternoon as to be expected. I'm sure it's busier towards the late afternoon. Had a great time overall, just wish there were signs when I was trying to find it. Not sure what the other doggie owners are like yet, only met a couple who were perfectly pleasant :) And the place seemed very well kept... Poop bags stocked and area was very clean. Better than some parks I've visited in the past, that's for sure... I'm honestly pleasantly surprised Antioch has such a decent dog park :) read more

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So I don't understand other reviews. After reading the reviews I didn't think it would be nice at all. First of all it's pea-gravel not "large sharp gravel" our corgi was running not stop and not a problem. It may be warm in the summer but I sincerely doubt it will be any hotter than the sidewalk you walk along to get into the park. There isn't a parking lot and you have to go through a subdivision to get to it. This was quite obviously built for the subdivision (streets named the same) and It is more than likely maintained by the HOA. Poo bags provided garbages were near empty and there is even a dog drinking fountain. There were around 5 benches with shade. Well some with shade. As for your car not being safe seriously?!?! The houses are in the $390's. People are super friendly and there wasn't one creep hanging about. How many dog parks are there in Antioch? Count your blessings people. read more

This dog park had large gravel as surface. Combined with hot Antioch summers, the discomfort of gravel underfoot was painful to my two dogs. My tough large dog did not even want to run, just walked around and sat under the bench in the shade. A message to whomever created this park: -What sadist planned and put this together ? Why don't you visit the park and walk on hot rocks without your shoes on, Torquemada! . Hope you go to doggie hell when you meet the maker and walk on hot coals the rest your infinite existence.- read more

- two separate enclosures by weight/size limit, which is pretty standard - both have a water source - only about 2 benches - no courtesy poop bags - gravel only-- no dirt or grass - it's located in a cookie-cutter neighborhood that hasn't sold all its houses yet... - ... but be careful where you park because that area is infamous for car break-ins read more

Love this place. only thing id change is the gravel to grass. I feel like th3 doggies would like grass a lot more, at least some grass they can roll around inside the dog park. read more

It's close to home... gravel gave us the option of less mud during the rainy season. I liked the separate small/large dog areas. I liked the doggie drinking fountain and YES they do have courtesy poop bags. I have not had any trouble with my vehicle. There are children playing in the park beside the dog park. All in all, an ok park. But I am guessing it will be miserable in hot weather. I had to remind one guy of the park rules. His dogs were constantly starting fights and barking incessantly. He said he had gotten bit earlier in the week at the park. I don't suppose it was because he brought his un-fixed male and female dogs to the park! Duh! read more

I would give this "park" negative stars if I could. Cons: - No grass - Large sharp gravel used in the entire area. If your dog likes to run intensely, it will get its paws cut. - Street parking in a subdivision. No dedicated lot. Bottom line: Hot Antioch summers makes this place a virtual oven due to the lack of grass. Would you have your dog chase balls on hot pavement? read more

This is the nearest dog park to my home and it's open every day and that is very convenient. However lately, it has not been being maintained; weeds/plants grow out of control in the fenced in dog areas, poop bags are no longer provided and simply left empty for weeks and the gravel is not what it use to be. the gravel is great because it's easy to clean but when you throw a toy, the dog gets it, slobers on it and then when the toy it's the gravel, it picks up all the rocks/dirt on the toy and makes it kind of grosser than usual. best time to come is around 3pm it seems, although that's not a gaurantee. many times I've come here and there are no dogs which dissapoint me and my pup. the people are nice and very understanding if you're concerned with introducing your dog to new dogs. water is always provided and toys are already there for you! there is also a kid's park right across the lawn with turf and slides etc. read more

I am regular at this dog park. I go because it is the closest dog park to me, and there are not very many options in Antioch for dog parks. I usually go in the evenings, and very often, I'll be the only one there. The most packed I've seen this place would be on a Sunday afternoon. You should know- the dog park has gravel,... no grass. But sometimes the park outside the dog park is empty, and I let my dog off leash for a nice run in the grass. Friendly folks though Ive come across a number of not very well trained dogs there. There are two sections, one for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs. Although there is a sign saying big dogs are not allowed in the small dog park, it is common practice for good owners to allow their well trained big dogs in the little dog park sometimes (good to know if there is a non friendly dog in large dog area). read more

I've always wanted to take my pups here but was worried as to how they would react since I've never taken them to a dog park. There is rarely anyone here and almost always empty. We park right in from of the park because I read that some people's cars were broken into. We could clearly see our car from the dog park. The dog park itself is pretty huge! It is divided into 2 sections-one for smaller breeds and one for big breeds. In the middle of the section is a gated area where there is a water fountain for the dogs and doggy bags. I personally love that the park isn't so crowded as my dogs seem to enjoy playing with only a few dogs at a time. But we did bring my dog once and he was extremely bored by himself. read more

Any dog park around here is great as far as I'm concerned. I used to bring my dogs to this park, though we now go to Contra Loma. It's in Antioch, so is often empty during early lunch hours on weekdays--I actually liked that. I liked having the whole park to myself. There's a separate area for small dogs. Both sides are decent sized, but not huge. The ground is gravel, which my dogs sometimes liked to dig in. Gravel is great for cleanliness, but as one reviewer said, it could get hot in the summer months (though if it's THAT hot, should you really be taking your dog to the park?). I didn't have a problem with the gravel. The dog park is attached to a small regular park with lawn and a kids' play jungle. When it's empty, I let my dogs run around on the lawn. They seemed to enjoy that more than running around in the actual dog park. People were nice, never had any issues. One of the reasons I stopped going here though is that the parking area is notorious for car break-ins. My friend's car window was shattered (even though she left her locks unlocked on purpose--so the thieves WOULDN'T feel the need to break her window if they wanted to steal something) while we were at the dog park. I got into the habit of parking in front of the lawn area, where the park sign is located, where my car would be in full view. read more

Just not worth it. My family took our 3 yr. old puggle here for a visit on a Saturday and what a waste. No one was there! Two other dogs showed up but didn't stay very long. My dog is very social and loves to play with other dogs so this was not a good fit. I'll list my turn offs below. 1. All gravel, no grass. Antioch is always hot. Therefore, the gravel is hot. 2. No shade. And again, Antioch is always hot. 3. No courtesy poop bags. We bring our own but still, it would smart for there to be the option should you run out. 4. The poop bins were ALL FULL. Gross and stinky. Looks like they hadn't been emptied in months. My opinion is this, you could come here with your pup but what would be the point? Go somewhere else. read more

The dog park is at the end of summit rd. There's also a very nice clean play area, very kid friendly. The dog park was clean and people do pick up after their dogs which is a huge plus. read more

I was happy to find a dog park in Antioch. It is only 5 minutes away from where I live. I don't find it a dog friendly park. The pea gravel hurts my dogs feet, and there isn't any shade in the area. It is no wonder that very few people take their dogs there. I take my dogs to Brentwood because there are actually other dogs there almost any time of day. Also, if you want to see good dog parks check out the ones in Brentwood. read more

I could not for the life of me find this park, drove all over the area and ended up in Black Diamond Mines park because Marley Creek Park is not at the intersection of Dolan and Summerville, does anyone know if there is a secret entrance somewhere? read more

It's been a few years since I actually came to this park with my Labrador, Buddy so I guess my review isn't completely accurate. I actually came here a few days ago with my Miniature Pinscher, Moxy and took a quick look and decided it was a horrible idea. When I took Buddy to this park it was during a hot summer and I could tell that the sharp gravel was hurting his paws. There was NO WHERE for him to lay down and hang out. There also wasn't any other dogs for him to play with. So when I came back to give it a second chance I decided any place that has sharp shards of rock as playing ground for animals isn't a good idea in ANY weather conditions. Also there is a bigger, better, GREENER dog park literally around the corner. read more

So everyone is right, there is no grass. Best time to go is on chilly days. between the hours of 2:30 till 4. That's when dogs come. Its great for my dog. She's a German/bulldog. read more

I take my puppy here. Overall I think its a great park. People complain about the gravel but the gravel is what helps your dog exercise more. It causes more friction causing the dog to get tired faster and its better exercise for them. I agree though its not as packed as other dog parks but its still very nice and new. read more

I am giving this park 3 stars because I had a bad experience today. If it were not for today's experience I would have probably rated this park higher. Before I talk about my experience I have to mention that I have two dogs: a miniature pinscher and a pit bull/lab mix. I get mixed reviews when I take my pit bull mix places. I take him to Petsmart and everyone loves him but then I walk him down the street in my own neighborhood and a neighbor who I have never met feels the need to say "hey lady, you have a mean dog" and people always feel the need to mention someone they know who got attacked by a pit bull. The stereotypes of pit bulls have nothing to do with my loving and compassionate dog. Anyway, today before I could even go inside the gate a snooty woman and her upity friend preceded to tell me that pit bulls could not go in the fenced in side that they were on and that I had to go on the other side. I would not have taken my dogs to the small dog side that they were on anyway, that was not my plan. I was very taken back by their rudeness. Especially since one of the ladies had an evil small dog and the other lady had a freakin German Shepherd. My dogs were not misbehaving and here they are opening their rude mouths when they are the ones breaking the rules. Besides the two nasty ladies that I met today my other experiences at this park were pleasant. I have met plenty of people here who are extremely pleasant and have fun and friendly dogs. The park is in a nice neighborhood. I usually park on the cul de sac right by the dog park which is pretty convenient. Although there is only gravel inside the actual dog park there is a large area of grass right outside of the gated park that I let my dogs run on. Most people are good about picking up after their dogs except I seen a little doggy waste today. There is some shade and benches inside the gated park. Overall, I would say this is an okay park. Mainly because it seems to be a hit and a miss with the type of crowd that goes there. read more

Love the dog park, but be warned today one friends car was stolen and another broken into... It is a nice area but lots of folks say it is common to get your car broken into ... Cops were called but after 1.5 hours they did not show they were called back to go to the house instead, read more

I had a lousy time trying to find this place. A sign out on road would've helped. Gave up and will try again. Antioch is not a dog lovers city. read more

I took my AMBT who is over a year old and she loved it. There are two seperate area's for different sized dogs and a water available for the dogs. They also supply bags to pick up after your pet, which is fanstastic. When we went we had the opportunity of meeting some dogs and there owners and my dog all she wanted to do was play and the others were a little older and just wanted to meet and greet. I also for protection of my dog have her greet on the leash and when I had mention it to the lady she was like it's actually best if they meet off. However, I informed her we were training and I was not to happy at her response. Well, people will be people with there opinions and views, but I must say keep them to yourself. read more

Not bad! It's the best we've found so far! My dogs didn't quite know what to do at first with the rocks vs grass but they had a ball and went crazy running around. It's very clean, secure and there is a separate area for small dogs that is a good size. It's not easy to find through navigation. Go all the way to the top of James Donlon, make a right. Drive to the first stop sign and make a right (Sierra I think) and drive straight down. It will be on the right. Walk through the pretty park and you're there. read more

I wish that I could give this park more stars but nobody was here. Our dog enjoyed herself though.lots of room to run around. The trees are growing so there's a little bit of shade now. read more

This dog park pretty much describes the city of Antioch in general. They attempt to do something that benefits the community, spend money doing so, Plan it poorly and allow it to fall into disrepair. It .There were weeds everywhere, garbage, feces left to rot. Its sad because its a new park and already going downhill. We went here once and WON'T be going back. read more

Took my Daisy here today since it was closer then our usual haunt. I must admit I was wary going in due to the less than stellar reviews. The park surprised me with how large it is. I like how there is a section for small dogs separate from big dogs. There are courtesy poop bags and a few tennis balls laying around here and there. Attached to the park is a large grass field and a children's play structure. So the kiddies can have fun too. The park has bathroom facilities and water fountains. The dog areas have gravel and trees and benches to sit. I enjoyed the park and met some nice doggie peeps. Only thing is the park is hidden behind a subdivision and was hard to locate. I think if there were more signs on the main road more folks would come. That being said there were only 2 other doggie owners there. Some days its deserted. All in all its my last resort if I can't make it to Newhall dog park for whatever reason. read more

There have been many posts complaining about the gravel--which is my biggest complaint about this dog park. It's not sharp, but it is difficult for my dog to run across, and for me to walk across. Whoever said "this is what helps your dog exercise more" is a fool, the gravel just makes it an uncomfortable and awkward surface on which to play and run. Obviously, dogs pick up things with their mouth, and he did not like getting the gravel and dust in his mouth, so he tried to avoid it by carefully retrieving his toy instead of snatching it off the ground as he would normally, which was no fun for him. Eventually his mouth got so dusty and mucky that he gave up and just pawed at his toy and stared at me, expecting me to come over and place it in his mouth so he would not have to put his snout in the dust. The whole experience was worse than I thought it was going to be. After all that mess, I rinsed his toys off at the water fountain and we played fetch on the grass. It was immediately obvious how much more he enjoyed chasing and snatching his toy in the grass when he did not have to avoid the discomfort of having dusty muck all over his snout. I enjoy taking my dog to enclosed dog parks because my dog sometimes chases cars and interrupts other people playing. It is safer and more convenient for others around me, so I stopped by this park thinking "how bad could it be?" Well, it was really bad, and I regret even having visited once. Even though it was enclosed and safe, we had limited enjoyment of the area because of the gravel. This being the only dog park in Antioch, I am very upset that there is still no area where I can have my dog off-leash and play fetch safely. It was a cool day, but I can imagine how hot and dusty it would be in the summer, since there is limited shade and seating. And lastly, the area was small, as it was not big enough to play fetch without worrying about throwing the ball over the fence. Antioch can do better than this. read more