(a) No person may bring the following into the off-leash area site of the designated dog parks in the City of Massillon:
(1) Dangerous and/or aggressive dogs.
(2) Any Presa Canarios.
(3) A female dog in heat.
(4) More than two dogs at one time.
(5) A dog without a current license and updated shot records.
(6) Food or drink of any kind and treats for dogs.
(b) Any person who brings a dog into the off-leash site shall:
(1) Use provided materials and implements for removing and disposing of dog excreta and remove all excreta deposited by the dog in the off-leash site.
(2) Lead the dog on a leash and retain the dog in custody when entering and exiting the off-leash site.
(3) Keep the dog under visual and voice control at all times while in the off- leash park.
(4) Stay in the off-leash area with their dog at all times.
(5) Fill any holes that the dog digs in the off-leash site as well as other places in the park.
(6) Remove the dog from the off-leash site at the first sign of aggression.
(7) Be fully responsible and liable for the behavior and actions of their dog.
(8) Be able to show proof of current license and updated shot records if asked by City personnel.
(9) Abide by all other City rules and codes relating to dog ownership and care.
(c) Any person who brings a child under twelve years of age into the off-leash site shall keep the child under strict supervision. Children under age six not permitted in off-leash area.
(d) Use of an off-leash site by any dog constitutes:
(1) Implied consent of the owner, harborer or person have care, custody or control of the dog to comply with all conditions and regulations stated in the section or promulgated by the Recreation Board and posted at the off- leash site.
(2) Implied consent from the owner that the dog has a current license and up-to-date shot records.
(3) A waiver of liability to the City of Massillon and the Parks and Recreation Department by the owner, or person having care, custody or control of the dog and an agreement and undertaking to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless, for any injury or damage caused by the dog during any time that the dog is in the off-leash site.
(e) Hours of operation shall be from dawn to dusk.
(Ord. 160-2002. Passed 9-3-02.)