11/01/2025
🐾🐾 READY FOR A WALK? 🐾🐾 Check out these sighthound walks across California (and let us know if there are more to list). One-time events/walks are listed first; weekly walks are listed further down. Enjoy your walks 🐾🐾❣
🚒 PASADENA, PLAYA VISTA, & TORRANCE WALKS CANCELED 1/10/25 - 1/12/25 DUE TO FIRES AND SMOKE 🚒 Also, while the walk in ORANGE is not cancelled per se, most regular attendees are not planning to attend. There may be other cancellations in Southern California we’re not aware of… please use your best judgment regarding safety and wildfire smoke and stay safe 🤗
🐾🐾 SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025, 10:00 AM in SAN FRANCISCO - A LEASH OF GREYHOUNDS IN SF - Crissy Field East Beach, San Francisco, CA. "All sighthounds and companions welcome! We will meet at parking lot and walk toward the bridge/warming hut. Feel free to walk the whole way (just under 2 miles) or turn around at any point." Hosted by Mary Alice Colen and Greyhound Friends for Life.
🐾🐾 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025, 10:00 AM, in ELK GROVE - FRANKLIN CREEK TRAIL WALK - Kunsting Family Park, 10069 Wild Orchid Way, Elk Grove, CA. "Please join us for a sighthound walk along Franklin Creek Trail on Sunday, January 12, 2025. We will be starting from the parking lot of Kunsting Family Park located at 10069 Wild Orchid Way, Elk Grove, CA." Hosted by the Sacramento Sighthound Social Club.
🐾🐾 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025, 2:30 PM, in DAVIS - UC DAVIS ARBORETUM WALK - [Weather Permitting] "WALK START LOCATION: Nature's Gallery Court art installation. It's near the veterinary hospital and is part of the Arboretum. Google offers its precise location as https://goo.gl/maps/ck9DNJXr5DiBtTueA Parking across from the Nature's Gallery Court and nearby Ruth Risdon Storer Garden is available in 15 minute increments through the AggiePark app." Hosted by the Sacramento Sighthound Social Club.
🐾🐾 SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025, 1:00 PM, in FOLSOM - JOHNNY CASH TRAIL 2.0 - 1 E. Natoma St., Folsom, CA. "Join us Sunday, January 26 at 1 PM as we continue our walk on Johnny Cash Trail. We will be gathering across the street (Fargo Way) from Meridian Veterinary Care. " Hosted by the Sacramento Sighthound Social Club.
🐾🐾 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025, in SACRAMENTO at noon - WORLD GALGO DAY MARCH AND ROO IN - Old Sacramento Historic State Park, 111 I St., Sacramento, CA. "February 1 has become known as World Galgo Day (Día Del Galgo) because this date marks the end of the hunting season in Spain, when many Galgos will lose their lives. It is not a day to be celebrated, but a day to help spread awareness and try to impact change. Join us at 12:00 noon on February 1, 2025, RAIN OR SHINE at Old Sacramento Historic State Park for a sighthound Roo In and March to spread awareness of the plight of the galgo. Our group of sighthounds always draws attention. Let's use that as an opportunity to help end cruelty to these magnificent animals. In the case of rain, we will gathered across from the park on the porch of the historic Huntington & Hopkins Hardware building and proceed on our walk under the awnings." Hosted by the Sacramento Sighthound Social Club.
🐾🐾 EVERY TUESDAY [weather permitting] in VENTURA, 6:00 PM - Ventura Community Park, 901 S. Kimball Rd., Ventura, CA. “Join other Greyhounds in the area for an evening stroll. We meet in the parking lot just north of the entry road. If this is your first time joining, please contact organizer (Helene Buchman - [email protected]) for details. **THERE IS A WHIPPET IN THE GROUP IN CASE YOUR HOUND IS NOT SMALL DOG TOLERANT.”
🐾🐾 EVERY WEDNESDAY [weather permitting] in TORRANCE, 9:00 AM - Torrance Wilson Park Greyhound Walk and Meetup. Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA. "Join us to walk around the parks even if you don't have a dog or a Greyhound or you have another breed dog." Hosted by Susan Flower Shelley and Deb Roges.
🐾🐾 EVERY WEDNESDAY [weather permitting] in IRVINE, 6:00 PM - Weekly Wednesday Walks with Greyhounds around the Woodbridge North Lake (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2108315129251073). “We meet every Wednesday at 6PM (weather dependent) in Irvine, CA, in the Lakeside Plaza on the Southeast corner of Lake and Barranca. Bring your hounds, your friends, your family. Also bring p**p bags (while there are some stations around the lake, sometimes they get raided and there aren’t any). We typically park in the open space in the center of the parking lot, as the driving school tends to drive pretty quickly around the edge of the lot. just trying to keep everyone safe. Here is a google maps link to plug into your phones: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cQ3JbssCmD9PBznZ7 This is a great way to socialize your hounds, a nice easy walk, and a good chance to make new friends in the greyhound community and reinforce old friendships.” Hosted by Weekly Wednesday Walks with Greyhounds around the Woodbridge North Lake.
🐾🐾 EVERY FRIDAY [weather permitting] in SANTA ROSA, 8:00 AM - The walk's starting point is McDonald Ave. & 14th St., Santa Rosa, CA (https://maps.app.goo.gl/CGbCeV7R9XngTF998). "We park on the streets around that quiet intersection and meander around the neighborhood, sometimes touring the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery." Hosted by Rob Myers.
🚒 PASADENA WALK CANCELED 1/10/25 DUE TO FIRES 🚒 🐾🐾 EVERY FRIDAY [weather permitting] in PASADENA – Usually 9:00 AM, but check for possible start time change due to the weather/heat the day before - Pasadena Greyhound Walk, Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St, Pasadena, CA. “Join other Greyhounds in the area for a morning stroll. If this is your first time joining, please contact organizer Donna Arcaro at [email protected] for details.”
🐾🐾 EVERY FRIDAY [weather permitting] in DANA POINT, 4:00 PM (fall/winter start time) - The South Orange County Greyhound Walk meets weekly at the statue on THE ISLAND in Dana Cove Park. "Hope to see everyone there!” You may join the also follow this walk by joining the South OC Greyhound Walking Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/807833820270664).
🐾🐾 EVERY SATURDAY [weather permitting] in LONG BEACH, 8:00 AM - City of Long Beach, El Dorado Nature Center and Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St, Long Beach, CA. "Join other Greyhounds in the area for a morning stroll. If this is your first time joining, please contact organizer for details." Hosted by Marcie Preciado and Vicky Coleman and the Greys of El Dorado Park (https://www.facebook.com/groups/258256161249520/ ; https://greysofeldorado.my.canva.site/).
🚒 PLAYA VISTA WALK CANCELED 1/11/25 DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE 🚒 🐾🐾 EVERY SATURDAY [weather permitting] in PLAYA VISTA, 9:00 AM - "Join us even if you don't have a dog or a Greyhound or you have another breed dog. Everyone welcome. Bring your family and friends (hooman and furry). Just look for all the Greyhounds. All breeds accepted. We meet at: Crescent Park, 5710 Crescent Park East, Playa Vista, CA. FREE parking. We meet at far north end of park.” Hosted by Deb Roges and Susan Flower Shelley.
🚒 While the walk in ORANGE is not cancelled per se, most regular attendees are not planning to attend on 1/11/25 due to wildfire smoke. 🐾🐾 EVERY SATURDAY [weather permitting] in ORANGE at 9:30 AM (fall/winter start time) - EISENHOWER PARK, 2864 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA. "Use the parking lot off of Bixby Street." Hosted by Tracy Montijo.
🐾🐾 EVERY SATURDAY in SAN DIEGO - BALBOA PARK, 10:00 AM. - Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA. "Balboa Park Walk: Walkers meet every Saturday morning between 10:00 am and 10:15 am in Balboa Park on the grassy area between the stop sign at the end of President's Way and the Comic-Con museum. They socialize there for a few minutes so you don't need to rush if you're running a little late. The meet up occurs every weekend, rain or shine, but you might want to check the weather and scheduled events in the park relative to your own comfort and preferences before attending. The walk includes three rest stops and typically lasts just over an hour. Those who don't want to walk as far sometimes turn back early or meet up at one of the rest stops. All dogs must be on leashes and a human must be holding on to the leash at all times. Retractable leashes are not permitted. Please remember that you are always responsible for your own safety and the safety of your dogs." You can also follow this walk by joining the Greyhound Walking Club of San Diego County (https://www.facebook.com/groups/113940985289664).
🐾🐾 EVERY SATURDAY [weather permitting] in SAN RAMON at 3:00 PM (winter hours) - San Ramon City Hall, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Hosted by Eileen Mitchell.
🚒 TORRANCE WALK CANCELED 1/12/25 DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE 🚒 🐾🐾 EVERY SUNDAY [weather permitting] in TORRANCE, 9:00 AM - Torrance Wilson Park Greyhound Walk and Meetup. Charles H. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA. "Join us to walk around the parks even if you don't have a dog or a Greyhound or you have another breed dog." Hosted by Susan Flower Shelley.
🐾🐾 EVERY SUNDAY [weather permitting] in ALAMEDA, 10:00 AM - "Every Sunday at 10:00 am in Alameda starting at Leydecker Park Library on Bayfarm Island. Lovely lagoon walk." Hosted by Leslie DeLange.
🐾🐾 EVERY SUNDAY in SAN DIEGO - LIBERTY STATION, 11:00 AM. - Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego, CA. "Liberty Station Walk: Walkers meet every Sunday morning at 11:00 am in Liberty Station on the grassy area near the end of Roosevelt Road. The meet up occurs every weekend, rain or shine, but you might want to check the weather and scheduled events in the park relative to your own comfort and preferences before attending. It's an easy walk through the park and along the water with early turn back options for those wanting a shorter walk. Typically, this walk is a bit smaller with more open space than the Balboa Park walk. It might be better suited for dogs new to group walks. All dogs must be on leashes and a human must be holding on to the leash at all times. Retractable leashes are not permitted. Please remember that you are always responsible for your own safety and the safety of your dogs. Walk at your own risk." You can also follow this walk by joining the Greyhound Walking Club of San Diego County (https://www.facebook.com/groups/113940985289664).
Walk with your greyhound in good company 🐾🐾❣️
[Posted as a courtesy to fellow greyhound lovers. These are not Greyhound Adoption Center sponsored events.]
