Is the name of our open space “Waterdog” or is it “Water Dog”? This is far from a settled debate, but our take—as you can gather from our name—is that the correct form is “Waterdog”. We did some research before naming our group, and here’s how we landed on our spelling….
The 2026 edition of the Water Dog Run is happening on Saturday, September 26. The runs start at 7:15 AM, and the event ends at 10:30 AM. We recommend not planning a ride at Waterdog that morning to avoid the crowds.
Belmont’s Community Hike series is featuring a hike at Waterdog on Wednesday, June 24th from 4 – 5pm at Hidden Canyon Park.
Waterdog Open Space in Belmont, California is a wonderful place to walk, jog, run, cycle, and exercise in a beautiful natural environment of trees, flowers, and wildlife. Many have moved to Belmont to be closer to this incredible resource.
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With current recreational use, the park abounds with finch, towhees, quail, deer, bobcats, wild turkeys, rabbits, lizards, woodrats, snakes, and, yes, waterdogs! These animals have adapted to human uses of Waterdog for over 100 years.
Take ActionDid you know that most of the trails we enjoy at Waterdog Open Space were originally built by and have been maintained by our strong community of mountain bikers for over 30 years? Cyclists are the main contributors to trail work at Waterdog, donating over 500 hours of trail work per year.
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We are friends of Waterdog Open Space. This is a community of hikers, dog walkers, joggers, and cyclists enjoying the open space, respectful of one another and the wildlife that abounds. It is a place of joy. Waterdog is a testament to successful multi-use open space serving the public good.