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Community Park (Chico)

Park · Chico · Butte County · California

Are dogs allowed at Community Park (Chico)?

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.

Verified November 1, 2026 from Chico Area Recreation & Park District.

Leash
Off leash allowed
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Off leash only on Heffren Field, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (the district's off-leash table…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[2] Chico Area Recreation & Park DistrictNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsOff 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.[2] Chico Area Recreation & Park DistrictNovember 1, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed[2] Chico Area Recreation & Park DistrictNovember 1, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feetThe district's rules set a maximum leash length of six feet.[1] Chico Area Recreation & Park DistrictNovember 1, 2026

Location

Chico · Butte County · California

Managed by Chico Area Recreation & Park District. Official page

Sources

  1. CARD Park Rules & Regulations (2024), Article III, 7) Animals (chicorec.gov), Chico Area Recreation & Park District. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs and other domestic animals must be on a leash no longer than six feet in length and sufficient strength and durability that they cannot be broken by the animal.
  2. Park Rules: Dog Off Leash Locations and Times (chicorec.gov), Chico Area Recreation & Park District. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Community Park Heffren Field 7:00am - 11:00pm

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Community Park (Chico) (Chico, CA): 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. Source: Chico Area Recreation & Park District, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/community-park-chico/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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