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Oak Way Park (Chico) (Chico, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: Chico Area Recreation & Park District, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/oak-way-park-chico/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Oak Way Park (Chico)

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

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Off leash is allowed only in designated off-leash areas. The district's off-leash table also has a row for "Neighborhood Parks" reading "Every Day" and "5:30am - 8:30 am"; it does not say what that row covers, so check posted signs at the park. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 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
   > Neighborhood Parks Every Day 5:30am - 8:30 am

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