Animal Services

Off-Leash Dog Parks

Designated Off-Leash Areas:

• Virginia Lake Park Dog Park, 1980 Lakeside Dr., Reno, NV 89509
• Whitaker Park Dog Park, 550 University Terrace, Reno, NV 89503
• Sparks Marina Park Dog Park, 300 Howard Dr., Sparks, NV 89434
• Link Piazzo Dog Park at Hidden Valley Regional Park, Parkway Dr., Reno, NV 89502
• Rancho San Rafael Park Multi Use Area, North Sierra St., Reno, NV 89503
• Wedekind Regional Park, 11 Disc Dr., Sparks, NV 89436
• Village Green, 960 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
• Cyan Park, 2121 Long Meadow Dr., Reno, NV 89521

Off-Leash Fields:

The following fields have been approved by the Park Commission to operate as off-leash areas, during non-team use for the hours listed.

North Valleys Regional Park​ 

• 8085 Silver Lake Rd, Reno, NV 89506
• 80' x 80' soccer field 

South Valleys Regional Park 

• 15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511
• Lower soccer field

Lazy 5 Regional Park​

• 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436
• Lower soccer field

Hours:

• November 1 ^st through March 1 ^st: daily, 8am - sunset.
• March 2 ^nd - Oct ^31st: Monday - Friday 8am - 1pm.

For more information about local dog parks and off leash areas visit:  https://www.washoecounty.gov/parks/specialty_facilities/dog_parks

 

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES PURSUANT TO WASHOE COUNTY CODE:

• Pet handlers are legally responsible for the behavior of their dogs and any injuries or damages caused by any action of their dogs.
• All dogs must be physically leashed upon entering and exiting the dog park.
• Electronic collars and voice control are not considered leashes.
• Pet handlers are required by law (WC Chapter 55) to clean up after their dogs, waste receptacles are provided.
• All dogs must have current licenses and vaccinations.
• Aggressive dogs are not permitted - handlers must remove their dog upon the first sign of aggression.
• For professional dog trainers, it is recommended you call and verify if you need a permit to conduct business at the park.
• Dogs shall not dig or disturb park resources. Handlers must repair the damage and should not return if this is a common practice for their dog.
• Recommended no more than three dogs per handler, for their safety.
• We recommended leaving all dogs that are ill, injured, in heat, or younger than 4 months old at home, for their safety.
• Be cautious of dog toys; some dogs don't like to share.
• It is recommended that children age 12 and under should be supervised at all times.