Short answer: Yes, on a leash. In Lower Park dogs may be off leash only from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Checked October 29, 2026
Along the north side of Upper Park Road, dogs may be off leash under voice control. Dogs are not allowed in the One-Mile or Five-Mile swimming areas or at the designated Upper Park swimming holes. These rules are from the City of Chico’s posted park rules sheet.
More detail: Bidwell Park Rules.
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Sources
- City of Chico, park rules sheet: https://chicoca.gov/documents/Community/Parks–Outdoors/rules_10_0824.pdf (checked October 29, 2026)
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