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

# Hooker Oak Park

**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.**

Type: park. Location: Chico, Butte County, California. Managed by Chico Area Recreation & Park District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official 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. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed at certain times or seasons | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (The district's rules set a maximum leash length of six feet.) | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. Chico Area Recreation & Park District, "CARD Park Rules & Regulations (2024), Article III, 7) Animals" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.chicorec.gov/files/cd58e8ecc/2024+Park+Rules+Regulations+v2.pdf
   > 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. Chico Area Recreation & Park District, "Park Rules: Dog Off Leash Locations and Times" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.chicorec.gov/park-rules
   > Hooker Oak Park Hooker Oak and Rex Murphy Fields 7:00am - 12:00pm noon

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