Article IV — PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND POLICY›Chapter 4 — CITY PARK REGULATIONS
Part 3 — DOG PARK RULES
Arcadia Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Arcadia
- REGULATIONS.
The following regulations and provisions shall apply within the Dog Park, and all persons who bring dogs to the Dog Park shall comply with the following regulations and provisions:
a.
No person shall enter at times other than those established as the hours of operation. The hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to dark, unless the City Manager determines, for good cause and upon finding that there will be minimal inconvenience to persons and minimal interference with the quiet enjoyment of nearby property, that the hours of operation shall be increased on a particular day or a period of days on a limited basis.
b.
Small dogs (twenty-five (25) pounds or less) shall remain in designated area.
c.
Large dogs (twenty-six (26) pounds or more) shall remain in designated area.
d.
Owners must be in attendance at an off-leash area while their dogs are present.
e.
Owners are required to have a visible leash at all times.
f.
Owners are personally liable for any damage and/or injury caused by their dogs.
g.
No aggressive dog behavior is allowed at any time (i.e., jumping up on people or approaching other dogs in a menacing manner).
h.
All dogs must be older than four (4) months and be vaccinated for rabies prior to entering an off-leash area.
i.
No female dogs in heat are allowed in the off-leash area.
j.
Owners are required to immediately pick up and dispose of their dog's waste.
k.
Dogs must be maintained on a leash while entering and exiting a designated off-leash area.
l.
Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction.
m.
All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.
n.
Spiked dog collars are prohibited.
o.
No food of any kind is allowed in the off-leash area.
p.
Children twelve (12) years old or younger must be supervised by an adult. Parents and/or guardians of children shall not permit children to run, shout, scream or wave their arms or otherwise excite or antagonize dogs.
q.
No animals other than dogs are permitted in the off-leash area.
r.
Owners must obey all other park rules.
s.
Persons and animals use the Dog Park at their own risk.
- PENALTIES.
Failure to comply with any provisions of this Part shall result in the immediate removal of the violator from the Dog Park. A violation of any section of this Part is deemed to be an infraction and is punishable as such
according to the provisions of this Code and State law. (Added by Ord. 2218 adopted 9-19-06)
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