Sec. 7-114. Dog parks.
(a) Section 7-113 above shall not apply to areas designated by the Town as dog training areas or off-leash dog park sites (dog parks).
(b) At any designated dog park, the owner or keeper of a dog may allow the dog to be at large off leash, subject to the conditions set forth below. Violation of any condition set forth herein shall constitute a violation of this Section. Such violations are designated as noncriminal and, upon conviction, the penalties set forth at Subsection 1-72(a) of this Code shall apply.
(1) Owners/keepers shall obey the hours of the dog park as posted.
(2) Owners/keepers shall keep their dogs on a leash held by a person able to control the dogs when entering or leaving the fenced enclosure of the dog park.
(3) Dogs must be accompanied by a person at least twelve (12) years of age when inside the enclosed area of the dog park.
(4) Children under the age of twelve (12) years must be supervised by a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(5) Owners/keepers shall not allow their dogs to chase or harass wildlife or other dogs.
(6) Owners/keepers shall not leave their dogs unattended at the dog park.
(7) Pinch (prong) and spike collars shall be removed prior to entering the dog park, without removal of the dog’s license tags.
(8) Owners/keepers shall not bring any of the following dogs into the dog park:
a. Vicious or aggressive dogs;
b. Female dogs in heat;
c. Dogs without a current vaccination tag and Town license tag attached to the collar worn by the dog;
f. Dogs known to be ill or exhibiting signs of illness; or
g. Dogs not under voice command, unless in areas at the site designated for training.
(9) Any person who brings a dog to a designated dog park shall be considered the owner/keeper of the dog for purposes of this Section.
(10) Anyone entering a designated dog park assumes the risk of injury and property damage caused by their dogs to other dogs, other persons or any of the facilities at the dog park. By entering the dog park, every person agrees to release the Town and its employees from liability for injuries or property damage caused by any act or omission of the Town or its employees. The owner/ keeper assumes liability for any injury or property damage to persons or other dogs caused by their dogs. (Ord. 808 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1028 §§ 13, 14, 2010)