Amenities

Monroe County Dog Park Rules and Regulations - • All dogs in an off-leash area must be licensed. • All persons bringing a dog to a designated off-leash area must carry and have available for inspection a permit issued by the Parks Director. • No animal other than dogs are permitted in off-leash areas. • Any person who takes a dog into a designated off-leash area: - must have physical control of the dog by means of a leash when entering and leaving the off-leash area; - must maintain voice control over the dog and keep the dog in sight at all times while in the off-leash area and shall be responsible for the conduct of such animal and shall be responsible for all injury to person or property caused by the dog; - shall carry the proper equipment for removing feces from the designated area and dispose of same in a sanitary manner by placing the feces deposited by such dog in an appropriate receptacle. Dog feces must be removed immediately and deposited in the receptacle; - must immediately leash and remove from the off-leash area a dog showing aggression toward persons or other dogs. • Professional dog trainers may not use an off-leash area for the conduct of business. • No person shall bring more than three dogs to an off-leash area at one time. • The Parks Director may temporarily ban dogs or a specific dog from any off-leash area where the Director determines that same may be a nuisance or is necessary to maintain peace and order, or necessary to protect the health and safety of the public. • All dogs entering the off-leash are a must wear a tag issued annually by the Parks Director. • No children under ten (10) years of age are allowed inside the off-leash area. Children over ten (10) and under eighteen (18) must be accompanied by an adult person eighteen (18) years of age or older and be under that adult’s supervision. • A Small Dog area is for dogs weighing twenty-five (25) pounds or less; a Large Dog Area is open to dogs of all weights. • All dogs brought by one person must remain in the same area (Small Dog Area or Large Dog Area) with that person. • Gates to the off-leash are a must be kept closed and latched at all times, except when entering or exiting. • Each person bringing a dog into the off-leash area should discourage digging and must immediately fill-in any holes. • No dog or person is to climb on or over the off-leash area fences. • The following are NOT PERMITTED within the off-leash area: Dogs in heat; Dogs that are ill or injured; Pinch, spike, prong, and choke collars; Puppies under six (6) months of age; Alcoholic beverages, smoking, food, or glass; Dog treats and rawhide chews; Bicycles, scooters, skateboards or any other wheeled or motorized devices (except wheelchairs). • There shall be no soliciting. • Nonobservance of these rules and regulations constitutes a violation of the Monroe County Park Law. Under Parks Law, violators are subject to penalties for the offense. Penalties range from civil penalties of $25 to $100, finesfrom$50 to $750 and/or imprisonment up to 30 days. To report a violation or emergency situation, call 911.