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Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area (Lafayette, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: East Bay Municipal Utility District, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/lafayette-reservoir-recreation-area-lafayette/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: park. Location: Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California. Managed by East Bay Municipal Utility District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Keep dogs out of the water. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (Leashes may not be longer than 6 feet.) | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. East Bay Municipal Utility District, "Lafayette Reservoir" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/east-bay/lafayette-reservoir
   > Dogs are welcome and must be kept on-leash and under control at all times; leashes may not be longer than 6 feet in length.
2. East Bay Municipal Utility District, "Lafayette Reservoir" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/east-bay/lafayette-reservoir
   > Keep pets, especially dogs, out of the water.

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