(A) All persons and dogs that use or are present in the city’s dog park are subject to the following requirements.
(1) No animals other than dogs shall be permitted in the dog park.
(2) Dogs must be spayed/neutered.
(3) Dogs must have a current rabies, bordetella, DAPP vaccination.
(4) All dog owners are solely responsible for their pet’s actions, behavior and safety.
(5) All patrons use the dog park entirely at their own risk.
(6) All children under the age of 13 years must be accompanied by an adult.
(7) All dogs must display on their collar a rabies tag and ID tag at all times while utilizing the dog park.
(8) Sick, injured and/or contagious dogs shall not be allowed to utilize the park.
(9) At least one person is required to supervise every two dogs.
(10) All dogs must be restrained until both owner and animals are inside the dog park fence area.
(11) All dog owners/handlers must properly remove (scoop the poop) all animal waste and dispose same in the designated waste containers in the dog park.
(12) Owners/handlers must have their dog(s) in sight at all times.
(13) Unruly, rough-playing or aggressive dogs must be leashed and removed from the park immediately.
(14) Dogs known to exhibit vicious, aggressive or dangerous behavior are not permitted in the park.
(15) No smoking or glass containers are allowed in the dog park.
(16) No dog food dishes, dog food, favorite toy or chews/rawhides are permitted in the dog park.
(17) Spiked, pronged, pinch or shock collars are not permitted in the dog park and must be removed upon entry into the dog park.
(18) Dogs must utilize the area of the dog park designated for the proper size and weight of the dog.
(B) In recognition of the fact that this section removes the requirement that individuals using the city dog park register their dogs with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, and the fact that some individuals have already registered their dog(s) and paid the associated fees for the year 2021, such individuals shall be entitled to receive a pro rata refund of the fees paid for the year 2021 at the time that they return to the Parks and Recreation Department the key fob previously issued to the individual as a result of his, her or their registration of his, her or their dog(s).
(Ord. 2021-OR-5, passed 5-5-2021)