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Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden (Reno, NV): No. The arboretum is inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of that park. Source: Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/wilbur-d-may-arboretum/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden

**No. The arboretum is inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of that park.**

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

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | No | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | The arboretum is inside Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; dogs on leash are allowed in the rest of that park. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, "Dog Owners" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/trails/rules_etiquette/dogs.php
   > Leash or no leash, animals are prohibited at Bowers Mansion Regional Park and the Wilbur D. May Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park.

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