Off-leash dog recreation areas shall be established by the city council in consultation with the city manager and parks and recreation director, and due consideration shall be given to operational and animal regulation and care issues, including but not limited to:
(1) 
Security measures to assure that the unleashed dogs remain contained within the dog recreation area;
(2) 
Control of noise and other potential nuisances that might affect nearby land uses;
(3) 
Parasite control;
(4) 
Feces control within the dog recreation area and feces runoff from the dog recreation area; and
(5) 
Provisions for the exclusion of dogs that do not participate in compliance with the applicable regulations or that demonstrate aggressive behavior towards other dogs or persons.
(Ordinance 2911-469 adopted 11/9/09)
The following rules will apply to any off-leash dog recreation area and be posted:
(1) 
All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park.
(2) 
All dogs must have current rabies and all other vaccinations as required by the city and should be healthy and free of contagious diseases and parasites.
(3) 
Dogs must wear current license tags in the dog park.
(4) 
Dog owners/handlers must have a copy of their dogs rabies vaccination certificate available.
(5) 
Choke chains and prong, spiked, or shock collars are not permitted.
(6) 
The small dog enclosure is for dogs under 30 pounds.
(7) 
Never leave dogs unattended.
(8) 
Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/handler at all times.
(9) 
Dog owners/handlers must carry a leash with them at all times while in the dog park.
(10) 
Dog owners/handlers are responsible for picking up and disposing of all their dog’s feces.
(11) 
Dogs in heat are prohibited.
(12) 
Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park.
(13) 
Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.
(14) 
All dogs must be under the control of an adult and there is a limit of 2 dogs per adult in the dog park at any time.
(15) 
No food or drink (dog or human) is allowed in the park.
(16) 
No glass or metal containers are allowed in the dog park.
(17) 
No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or any motorized vehicles.
(18) 
Children under 12 years of age must be under strict adult supervision. Running and chasing dogs is prohibited.
(19) 
No smoking in the dog park.
(20) 
The owner waives liability to the city for any injury or damage caused (by dogs or humans) while accessing or using the city parks.
(21) 
The park is subject to closure upon determination by the city that there is a reason deemed to be in the public’s interest or safety.
(22) 
Use of this dog park is at your own risk. Dog owners/handlers are responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs at all times.
(Ordinance 2911-469 adopted 11/9/09; Ordinance 2022-618 adopted 5/16/2022)