Gloucester Code of Ordinances; Art II Dogs sect. 4-21 (d) violations of any provision shall be subject to a fine, in addition the Animal Control officer may revoke use of the Dog Park.
Dogs Rule... but there are rules for the park.
Use of this park constitutes your agreement with the following:
General:
- Hours: Dawn to 9pm and may be closed as conditions require
- Use at your own risk. You are responsible or damage or injury inflicted by your dog
- Neither the City of Gloucester nor any of its agents or agencies or volunteers shall be liable for any injury or damage caused in the dog park
- All rules governing city parks and relevant parking regulations apply
- Maximum of 3 dogs per adult permitted inside the dog park
- Children under the age of 8 are not permitted inside the dog park
- Minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Aggressive behavior (from dogs or people) requires immediate removal
Prohibited
- Food
- Smoking
- Alcoholic beverages and glass containers
- Bicycles, strollers, skateboards, roller blades, bare feet
- Running, shouting or screaming
Dogs:
All dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park
- All dogs must wear current license/ID and rabies tags
Prohibited:
- Choke, prong or spike collars
- Female dogs in heat
- Puppies younger than 4 months of age
- Unaltered male dogs
- Aggressive dog behavior or excessive barking
- Toys of any kind - except tennis balls
Dog Handlers
- Poop happens - please use bags and receptacles
- Fill in any holes your dog(s) dig
- Have a leash in your possession at all times
- Keep your dog(s) within sight and vocal command at all times
- Wait until double gated entry and exit area is free of all other dogs and people before entering area