Where can dogs run off leash in the Reno, Carson City and Nevada's Lake Tahoe region?
34 verified: Ambrose Carson River Natural Area; Ash Canyon Trails; Battle Born Off-Leash Area; Carson River Canyon Open Space; Carson River Park; Cyan Park Dog Park; Fuji Park Dog Park; Golden Eagle Open Space; K-9 Korral Dog Park; Kings Canyon Trails; Lakeview Park; Link Piazzo Dog Park; Long Ranch Park; Mayor's Park; Mexican Dam Open Space; Mexican Ditch Trail; Moffat Open Space; Morgan Mill Preserve and Open Space; North Valleys Regional Park Off-Leash Field; PH Casey Preserve; Prison Hill Recreation Area; Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Multi-Use Pasture; Riverview Park; Secret Trail and Hobart Road; Silver Saddle Ranch; and more.
Dog parks, beaches and other areas in the Reno, Carson City and Nevada's Lake Tahoe region where official rules let dogs off leash, at least at certain times. Each entry gives the rule.
Checked October 28, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, sorted by town and name.
| Place | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Carson River Natural Area | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Ash Canyon Trails | trail | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Carson River Canyon Open Space | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Carson River Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Fuji Park Dog Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Golden Eagle Open Space | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Kings Canyon Trails | trail | Carson City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Road, Lincoln Bypass Trail and Upper Waterfall Loop. Dogs are not allowed on the Waterfall Trail or the North Kings Loop. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Lakeview Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Long Ranch Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Mayor's Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Mexican Dam Open Space | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Mexican Ditch Trail | trail | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Moffat Open Space | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Morgan Mill Preserve and Open Space | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| PH Casey Preserve | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Prison Hill Recreation Area | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Riverview Park | park | Carson City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in Riverview Park, but must be leashed at the Riverview Park trailhead and in the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Secret Trail and Hobart Road | trail | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Silver Saddle Ranch | park | Carson City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash except in the ranch pastures and the Red House building, where dogs are not allowed. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Sonoma Park Dog Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Steinheimer Park | park | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| V&T Trail | trail | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Washoe Lake State Park | park | Carson City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may not enter the wetland area except during the waterfowl hunting seasons set by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Wildhorse and Pale Rider Trails | trail | Carson City | Yes | Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| K-9 Korral Dog Park | park | Gardnerville | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Cyan Park Dog Park | park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Link Piazzo Dog Park | park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| North Valleys Regional Park Off-Leash Field | park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash on the fully fenced soccer field at the end of Silver Lake Road: November through February, 8 a.m. to sunset every day; March through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays only. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Multi-Use Pasture | park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may run off leash only in the multi-use pasture on the park's west side. It is a working pasture, flood irrigated April through October, so expect mud and uneven ground, and its fencing will not keep dogs in. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| Somersett West Park Dog Park | park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| South Valleys Regional Park Off-Leash Field | park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash on the partly fenced lower soccer field between the library and the playground: November through February, 8 a.m. to sunset every day; March through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays only. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | October 28, 2026 |
| Virginia Lake Park Dog Park | park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Whitaker Park Dog Park | park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Battle Born Off-Leash Area | park | Sparks | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash every day from 8 a.m. until 30 minutes before the park closes. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |