Amenities

Dog Run Rules and Regulations - Persons making use of dog run do so at his or her own risk of injury to self and dog(s). - Persons making use of dog run shall be responsible for injuries caused by his or her dog(s) to other persons and dogs. Persons responsible for any such injuries or property damage shall hold the Town of New Hartford harmless for same. - Persons making use of the dog run must be 18 years of age or older and dogs must be at least 4 months old, properly licensed with State, with proper vaccinations for RABIES. PARVO/DISTEMPER and BORDATELLA vaccinations are recommended. - No entry without registration tag, license, and rabies id attached to dog collar. - Allowing other individuals to utilize dog pass or to give access to unregistered dogs will result in immediate suspension of privileges. - No choke, prong or spike collars, these can injure dogs during play! - The permit holder must have in possession mutt mitt (baggy) or some other form of equipment to clean up after their dog(s). All waste must be placed in a mutt mitt and placed in waste receptacle provided at park in accordance with Chapter 5611. LL No. 1, 2004, of the New Hartford code - No animals other than dogs may be brought into dog run. For dogs only. - Dogs must never be left unattended. Keep an eye on your dogs at all times and you must keep leash with you at all times. - Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in dog run. - Dogs may not be brought into the run if they are less than four months old, they are females in heat, sick or unhealthy, have history of aggressiveness, or have been adjudicated as dangerous by a court of law. - If aggressive action is observed, take immediate action. The permit holder must leave the run immediately with the aggressive dog. - Children under 12 must be closely supervised at all times (it is strongly urged that young children not be brought to the dog run for their own safety). If they are, they must be close enough to hold your hand at all times. - No food, treats, raw hide chews, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, toys or any other personal items allowed in the dog run area. Any items left behind will be taken to the Maintenance Garage. The Town is not responsible for lost/stolen items. No littering. No smoking. - No more than three beings* per handler allowed (*dogs and /or small children). - Dog owners must immediately fill any holes their dog digs. Shovel provided at entrance. - Professional dog trainers/behaviorists and dog walkers are not permitted to use the dog run to conduct their business unless they are participating in a park sponsored program approved by the New Hartford Parks Department. - Dogs and permit holders, and facility users creating a disturbance or violating rules must immediately leave the off-leash area if requested by law enforcement personnel, park personnel or their designated agents. - No large dogs in small dog area and vicea-versa. - All gates must be closed at all times after entering or leaving. - All dog bites must be reported to the New Hartford Animal Control Department at 7336666. If a bite occurs you must exchange name and phone number with the other owner. - The Town of New Hartford Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to close the dog run area for maintenance and repairs. Enforcement of the above rules and regulations is under the immediate supervision of the Town of New Hartford Animal Control Officer. Violators of dog run rules and regulations will be subject to one or more of the following: removal from park, suspension of park privileges, revocation of dog run permit; and or fine as outlined and provided in Chapter 561 Sections AE, Chapter 561, 2 Sections AF, and Chapter 562 Chapter 88 Sections 8, 9 & 10 of the laws of the Town of New Hartford, in addition to the Oneida County Sanitary Code Section XV-2 Sub Section 3h & i, along with Article 7 Sections 119 Sub sections a, b & c, along with Section 121 of the State of New York Agriculture and Markets Law; along with Section 2145 of the New York State Public Health Law Title 4, Article 2