Temporary closure: Washoe County currently lists Link Piazzo Dog Park as closed until further notice during flood repair. Do not plan an off-leash visit until the County posts that the dog park has reopened.
When open, Link Piazzo Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area inside Hidden Valley Regional Park in southeast Reno. It has separate enclosures for large dogs and small dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, plus double-gated entry, water fountains, benches, shade structures, waste receptacles and a nearby restroom.
Check the current status before you go
- Status: Closed until further notice for flood repair as of the latest Washoe County update reviewed September 1, 2026.
- Address: 4740 Parkway Drive, Reno, NV 89502, inside Hidden Valley Regional Park and reached from Pembroke Drive.
- Hours after reopening: Washoe County parks are generally open from 8 a.m. to sunset unless a site posts different hours. The closure notice controls until the County announces reopening.
- Dog areas: Separate fenced areas serve large dogs and dogs 30 pounds or less.
- Amenities: Double-gated entry, dog water fountains, benches, shade structures, waste receptacles and a restroom nearby.
- Parking: Hidden Valley Regional Park has onsite parking. Follow all repair barriers and temporary access signs.
Find the dog park entrance
Use 4740 Parkway Drive for Hidden Valley Regional Park and enter from the Pembroke Drive side. Once the dog park reopens, follow park signs to the separately fenced dog enclosures. Keep your dog physically leashed from the vehicle to the outer gate and again after leaving the enclosure.
Get directions to Link Piazzo Dog Park. Check the County status page before relying on directions or entering the park.
What to expect after reopening
The County describes two separate grass play areas, with the smaller enclosure reserved for dogs weighing 30 pounds or less. Double gates create a transition space between the parking area and the off-leash enclosures. Give other dogs room at the gate, remove the leash only inside the appropriate enclosure and close each gate behind you.
Water fountains are listed as an amenity, but a past winter visitor reported that water may be shut off during freezing weather. Bring drinking water and a bowl even after the park reopens. Shade structures and benches provide places for handlers to pause, while the nearby restroom serves the surrounding regional park.
Rules for a safer visit
Washoe County requires dogs to be physically leashed while entering and exiting; electronic collars and voice control do not count as leashes. Dogs must have current licenses and vaccination tags. Handlers must supervise their dogs, clean up waste and remove a dog at the first sign of aggression.
The County limits each handler to three dogs. Dogs younger than four months and dogs that are ill, injured or in heat are not permitted. Professional trainers may not use the facility for business, dogs may not dig or damage park resources, and children age 12 or younger require supervision.
What park goers say
Reports from earlier visits often praise the roomy grass enclosures, separation between small and large dogs, shaded and unshaded seating, cleanliness and a friendly community of regulars. Visitors also mention the open mountain setting and enough space for running and fetch.
Some park goers have cautioned about puddles after wet weather, crowding or dog interactions near the gates, and seasonal water shutoffs. These comments describe past visits and do not establish current conditions during the flood-repair closure. Read current visitor reports alongside the official closure notice.
Check official updates
Before leaving, review Washoe County’s Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas page for the current closure or reopening status. The County’s off-leash dog rules explain leash, vaccination, supervision and cleanup requirements.