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Pets are allowed in the park.  They must be on a leash (no longer than six feet) at all times when outside of vehicles.  Pets are not allowed in buildings (except seeing-eye dogs). Please clean up after your animals.
Photo of sand grains  

Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.

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Last Updated: February 20, 2007 at 16:43 EST