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Dogs in Chico, California
18 of 21 places verified in Chico allow dogs in at least some areas, including 4 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Chico has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Butte County rules apply; inside each park or business, the rule on its own page applies. Know the ordinance?
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Park | Chico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Lower Park: off leash 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., on a leash at all other times. Upper Park: off leash at any time along the north side of Upper Park Road. Off-leash dogs must stay under voice control. No dogs in the One-Mile or Five-Mile swimming areas or the designated swimming holes in Upper Park. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | November 1, 2026 |
| Community Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on Heffren Field, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (the district's off-leash table). Elsewhere in the park dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less; off leash is allowed only in designated areas. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| DeGarmo Park Dog Park | Chico | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Hooker Oak Park | Chico | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Off leash only on the Hooker Oak and Rex Murphy fields, 7:00 a.m. to noon (the district's off-leash table). Elsewhere dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less. | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | November 1, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroni Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park | Chico | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Butte City Project Park Property | Chico | No | No. Dogs are not allowed. | October 26, 2026 | |
| Chapman Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Emerson Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hancock Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hartley Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Henshaw Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Indigo Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Nob Hill Park (Husa Ranch) (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Oak Way Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Peterson Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rotary Centennial Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rotary Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Veterans Memorial Park (Chico) | Chico | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST WESTERN Heritage Inn - Chico* | Chico | Varies by location | Depends on the hotel: Best Western lets each hotel decide. Where pets are accepted: up to 2 pets per room; up to 80 lb each; up to $40 per room per night. | Up to $40 per room per night | Up to 80 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 26, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Other cities nearby: Oroville
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