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Gator Swamp Park (Sparks, NV): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. Source: Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/gator-swamp-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Gator Swamp Park

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times.**

Type: park. Location: Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada. Managed by Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Official restrictions | Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control at all times. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |

## Sources

1. Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, "Rules & Regulations: Pets in Parks" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/parks/rules_and_regulations.php
   > Pets must be on leash at all parks, trails, and open spaces owned by Washoe County Chapter 95.220.1 of the County Code: Owners must have animals leashed no more than 6 feet in length and under immediate control at all times.
2. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 255 EGYPTIAN DRIVE, SPARKS, NV, 89441 (address from the park's page)" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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