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Dogs in Reno, Nevada
44 of 47 places verified in Reno allow dogs in at least some areas, including 9 dog parks.
Also as markdown and in the API.
City rules
Reno has no city dog ordinance in our records yet. In unincorporated areas, Washoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Little Dog Park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Cyan Park Dog Park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Link Piazzo Dog Park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | October 28, 2026 |
| North Valleys Regional Park Off-Leash Field | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
| Whitaker Park Dog Park | Reno | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed under voice control | October 28, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Anderson Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Arrowcreek Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may use the trail but must be kept on a leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bailey Creek Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Cold Springs Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Davis Creek Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Dorostkar Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Ellen's Park (South Hills Park) | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Forest Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Galena Creek Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Golden Valley Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Hidden Valley Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are on leash except inside the fenced Link Piazzo Dog Park. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Lemmon Valley Horseman's Arena | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mayberry Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Mogul Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| North Valleys Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are on leash except in the soccer field used for off-leash dog use at set times (November through February, 8 a.m. to sunset daily; March through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday). | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Phillip & Annie Callahan Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed for the entirety of the Galena Creek Trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Pleasant Valley Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are on leash everywhere except the multi-use pasture, the only off-leash area. Animals are not allowed in the Wilbur D. May Arboretum. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Rivermount Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Saddlehorn Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Sierra Rock Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Silver Knolls Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| South Valleys Regional Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are on leash except in the soccer field used for off-leash dog use at set times (November through February, 8 a.m. to sunset daily; March through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday). | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Swan Lake Nature Study Area | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Thomas Creek Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Village Center Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Virginia Foothills Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Whites Creek Park | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Reno | No | No. The arboretum is inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of that park. | The arboretum is inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; dog | November 1, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden by Best Western* | Reno | 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 |
| Extended Stay America, Reno* | Reno | Yes | Yes, under the Extended Stay America brand policy: up to 2 pets per room, more with approval; no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches; up to $25 per pet per night. | Up to $25 per pet per night | Up to 2; more with approval | October 26, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Reno* | Reno | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Peppermill Resort Spa Casino | Reno | No | No. ADA service animals are welcome. Emotional support animals are treated as pets. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| RV Park at Grand Sierra Resort | Reno | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Walk dogs only in the park's pet areas. | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.
Nearby, outside city limits
Regional and national parkland and shoreline within 7 miles of Reno's places, nearest first. Their rules are the managing agency's, not the city's.
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffaker Hills Trailhead | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Thomas Creek Trailhead | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be leashed at the trailhead and for the first mile of the trail. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
Other cities nearby: Incline Village · Sparks
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