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Parks · 6th arrondissement (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
Lyon's flagship 105-hectare urban park with a lake, botanical garden, rose gardens and a free zoo. Wide shaded avenues and lawns make it the city's classic dog-walking destination. Picnics on the grass are permitted and there are refreshment stands by the lake.
It is the largest green space in Lyon, with lakeside paths and shade that suit dogs of every energy level.
Dogs are allowed throughout the park on leads no longer than 1 metre, but are excluded from the zoo, botanical greenhouses and playgrounds. Entry is free and hours are published by the city's official tourism site.
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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