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RULES FOR USE OF DOWN EAST DOG PARK The Down East Dog Park was established to provide a safe, clean area to which people may bring their well-behaved, healthy dogs to exercise and play off leash without bothering others. 1. Use of the Down East Dog Park is limited to dog owners who have registered their dogs and paid the required user fees with New Bern Parks and Recreation. 2. Children under the age of 8 are not allowed in the dog park. Children under the age of 12 must be under close supervision of an adult while within the park. 3. Dog owners must accept full responsibility for themselves and their dogs as well as any children or guests they may bring into the park. 4. Dogs, which are 25 lbs. and over, must use the large dog area only. Dogs 25 lbs. and under, as well as dogs under 6 months old, may use either area, but do so at their own risk of injury to their dogs or self. 5. Owners must be present and physically able to control their dogs at all times within the park. No more than two dogs at a time per owner are allowed in the park. Owners must not leave their dog(s) unattended or out of sight. 6. Owners are legally responsible for any damage, injury, or illness their dog(s) may cause to themselves, other dogs, other people or themselves. 7. Each dog using the dog park must be vaccinated against rabies and be healthy (have no contagious diseases) and parasite-free. While using the park, each dog must wear a collar with identification and a Down East Dog Park tag (provided during registration). 8. Each dog’s owner must carry a leash for each of his or her dogs at all times within the dog park. 9. Dogs are not allowed to wear pronged or spiked collars within the dog park. 10. A dog showing aggression toward people or other animals must be removed from the dog park immediately by its owner. (If you feel that you or your dog is in danger, leave the park, report the situation to Parks & Recreation personnel, and come back another day.) 11. Dogs in heat are not allowed inside the park. 12. Wolves and wolf hybrids are not allowed inside the park. 13. Owners must clean up after their dogs, using waste disposal bags and trash cans provided for this purpose. 14. Owners must prevent dogs from digging and must immediately fill holes. 15. Potable water will be provided, but owners must supply water receptacles for their dogs. 16. Glass containers are not allowed in the park. Users and guests must not throw litter or cigarette butts on the grounds. 17. Drugs and Alcohol are prohibited in the park. 18. Use of the park is limited to park hours, from 7 a.m. until sunset or during Glenburnie Park hours, as posted. 19. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 20. For questions, please call New Bern Parks & Recreation at 252-626-2901. 21. New Bern Parks and Recreation reserves the right to change these rules and regulations at any time.