Grand Terrace Municipal Code Ch. 6.32 Dog Park Rules and Regulations

For purposes of this chapter, "dog park" shall refer to any park facility owned and operated by the City designed specifically for the recreational use of dog owners and their dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners.

(Ord. No. 317, § 2, 4-10-2018; Ord. No. 316, § 2, 3-27-2018)

Those who choose to participate in the use of the dog park shall adhere to the following rules and regulations:

A. Dogs must be kept on leash until they are in the Dog Park entrance and the gate has closed behind them. Do not keep your dog on leash while inside the Dog Park.

B. No food of any kind is permitted in the Dog Park.

C. No firearms are permitted in the park.

D. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers or bicycles are allowed inside the Dog Park.

E. Dogs in heat are not allowed in the Dog Park.

F. All dogs over the age of four months shall be fully vaccinated and licensed. Dogs must wear collars and tags. Puppies under the age of four months are not allowed in the Dog Park.

G. No more than three dogs are allowed per person.

H. Dogs only! No animals other than dogs are permitted inside the park.

I. Scoop the Poop. Owners are responsible to collect and dispose their dogs waste. For park patron's convenience, the City may have disposal bags onsite, however dog owners/guardians must be prepared to pick up and properly dispose of waste, whether or not the City disposal bags are available.

J. Dog owner/handler must be physically capable of controlling their dog. All owner/handlers are required to remain inside the off-leash area and be in view of their dog(s) at all times.

K. Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises. Dogs exhibiting rough, aggressive or dangerous behavior must be removed by owner immediately.

L. In the event of dog bite or injury, owner/guardian must exchange current tag information and phone number.

M. All dogs must be licensed by their respective municipality and display said license/tag while in the Dog Park. Non-City residents must have the current rabies vaccine tag as well as a dog license tag issued by the governing body where they reside.

N. Only flying discs and tennis balls are allowed, to be thrown inside Dog Park.

O. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied and supervised closely by an adult at all time. It is recommended that small children not be brought into the off-leash area. Children are not permitted to run with, or chase, dogs.

P. All dog owners in the Dog park area must be able to produce current vaccination records upon request by proper authorities.

Q. All users must immediately obey verbal or written orders of City representatives. Please be reminded that failure to comply with park rules or to maintain the facility in a clean or orderly fashion will result in fines or temporary/permanent loss of park privileges.

R. No dogs are permitted in the Dog Park area while the park is closed.

(Ord. No. 317, § 2, 4-10-2018; Ord. No. 316, § 2, 3-27-2018)

Violations of this Chapter are an infraction. Violation of this Chapter may lead to temporary or permanent loss of park privileges.

(Ord. No. 369, § 23, 7-22-2025; Ord. No. 317, § 2, 4-10-2018; Ord. No. 316, § 2, 3-27-2018)