A. The city of Grove may designate city owned property as a dog park open to the public.
B. To ensure safety and a positive environment for pets and people, the following rules shall be observed by owners/keepers of dogs utilizing the public dog park. It shall be the responsibility of the owner/keeper of the dogs to familiarize themselves with the rules and comply at all times.
1. Park hours are daylight hours (sunrise to sunset);
2. Only dogs are allowed, no other animals may be brought into the park;
3. All dogs shall be leashed when entering and leaving the park;
4. Owners/keepers shall carry a leash with them at all times while in the park;
5. The small dog enclosure is for dogs under thirty (30) pounds;
6. No dogs under four (4) months of age shall be permitted within the park;
7. There is a limit of two (2) dogs per adult owner/keeper in the park at any time;
8. Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park;
9. Choke chains, prong, spiked or shock collars are not permitted;
10. Never leave dogs unattended; all dogs must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) and must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/keeper at all times;
11. All dogs must have current rabies and all other vaccinations as required by the city of Grove; all dogs must wear current vaccination tags in the park;
12. Contagious dogs are not allowed; dogs that have any type of illness, fleas, mange or parasites are prohibited from the park;
13. Owners/keepers are liable and responsible for the actions of their dogs at all times;
14. Owners/keepers are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of their dog's waste in waste stations provided; nothing but dog's waste shall be disposed of in the waste stations;
15. Littering is prohibited; trash shall be placed in designated containers;
16. Dogs in heat are prohibited;
17. Unneutered male dogs may try to mount other dogs, if this action continues, you must remove your dog from the park;
18. No food (dog or human) is allowed within the fenced area;
19. No alcohol is allowed in park;
20. No glass or metal containers are allowed in the park;
21. No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or any motorized vehicles are allowed in the park;
Exceptions: Wheelchairs, scooters or other motorized vehicles used to assist physically handicapped individuals.
22. Children under twelve (12) years of age are not allowed within the fenced area without adult supervision;
23. Running and chasing dogs is prohibited;
24. No smoking in the fenced area;
25. Use of the dog park is at your own risk; owner/keeper waives liability to the city of Grove for any injury or damage caused (by dogs or human) while accessing or using the park;
26. Park is subject to closure upon determination by the city that there is a reason deemed to be in the public's interest or safety. (Ord. 658, 10-16-2012; amd. Ord. 663, 5-7-2013, eff. 7-1-2013; Ord. 666, 7-2-2013)