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title: "Wathen Berry Trail: dog rules"
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Wathen Berry Trail (Madera, CA): Yes, on leash. Source: City of Madera, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/wathen-berry-trail-madera/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Wathen Berry Trail

**Yes, on leash.**

Type: trail. Location: Madera, Madera County, California. Managed by City of Madera.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Official restrictions | The city's leash law, which names parks and other public places, applies: a dog must be tied or restrained by a chain, strap or cord attached to its collar and held by a person. The park's own listing states no dog rule and no leash length. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |
| Leash | Required | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh, inferred from agency |

## Sources

1. City of Madera, "Facilities, Parks & Trails" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.madera.gov/parks-community-services/facilities-parks-trails/
   > Wathen Berry Trail Runs from Cleveland Ave to Dutra Ct.
2. City of Madera, "Animal Control: Leash Law Requirements" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.madera.gov/living-in-madera/animal-control/
   > to run, be, or remain at large on any public street, road, alley, park, square, or other public place ... unless tied, restrained by chain, strap, or cord attached to their collars and actually held by some person

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