Dog-Friendly Activities in Forest Ranch, CA

Bidwell Park is the crown jewel of Chico, CA. This sprawling dog-friendly outdoor recreation area offers miles of trails for you and your pup. The park is divided by Manzanita Avenue. Dogs are allowed off leash in Lower Park between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Four-legged guests may be off leash anytime along the north side of Upper Park Road. Off leash dogs must be under voice control. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the the One-Mile or Five-Mile swimming areas and in certain swimming areas in Upper Park. The park is expansive and there are many ways to access it. It is suggested that you visit their website to pick the trail you wish to start at. Watch for rattlesnakes, poisonous plants, and ticks during your visit.

The pet-friendly Ramble West Brewing in Chico, CA welcomes your leashed furry friend to join you inside the taproom and outside at tables on their patio. Stop by and browse their delightful selection of craft beers! They also have a rotating food truck schedule; check their website for more information.

Bring Fido to Paradise Dog Park, a pet-friendly enclosed park in Paradise, CA. Formerly known as Lezlie Morrow Memorial Dog Park, this fully-fenced park provides separate spaces for large and small dogs. The park is nicely shaded if bringing Fido out on a hot day, and bench seating is available.

The Paradise Memorial Trailway is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Paradise! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Paradise Memorial Trailway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Tractor Supply Co. at Paradise Plaza in Paradise, CA. This chain farm and garden store invites leashed pups inside to shop with their owners. The aisles are filled with a variety of agricultural and livestock supplies, tools, apparel, and pet supplies. Services at this store include a pet wash station and a PetVet clinic.