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Takoma Park Dog Park
PUBLIC DOG PARK
Takoma Park Dog Park
PUBLIC DOG PARK
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Dawn to Dusk
This spot is fully fenced
Info provided by host
Gaps or holes in fence
No gaps
Enclosure
fully fenced
Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps
198 Darwin Ave, Takoma Park, MD Takoma Park, Maryland
Description
Dog Park Rules 1. You must pick up your dog’s poop 2. Dogs must be over 4 months old & be fully vaccinated 3. All dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered 4. Handlers must stop aggressive dog behavior (humping is an aggressive behavior) 5. Dogs must be continuously supervised & under control of handler 6. Maximum 3 dogs per handler 7. Dog handlers must be age 13 or older 8. Dog handlers must leash their dogs before exiting the dog park entrance vestibule 9. Dog handlers should refrain from eating or having food at the dog park (because food can cause aggression in some dogs as well as attract rats) 10. Dogs must display current license and rabies vaccination tags 11. No glass containers 12. Smoking & vaping prohibited 13. Parents must be in control of their children 14. Hours of dog park are from dawn to dusk 15. Dog handlers and owners are liable for any injuries or damage caused by their dogs 16. No professional dog training unless approved by city manager 17. Violations of the leash law, pooper-scooper law and can result in a fine of $100. 18. Dog handlers are encouraged to bring drinking water for dogs
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Dog drinking water
No fee info
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Small dog friendly
Chairs
No fee info
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