Off-Leash Dog Parks

§ 88-8.  Domestic animals; Sherrillbrook Dog Park.   [Amended 8-20-1997 by L.L. No. 9-1997; 6-13-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007] 

A.     Domestic animals, including dogs, cats and horses, are to be leashed and under control of the owner, guardian or caregiver, at all times while within the park. 

(1)   Exception. Dogs may be off leash while inside the dog park located at Sherrillbrook Park. All users of the dog park must have a valid registration on file with the Parks Office and with the Department of Animal Control. 

(2)   All users of the dog park must adhere to the rules and regulations provided upon registration for a user ID card. The rules and regulations will also be posted at the entrance of the dog park and shall also be available at the park offices and animal control office. Violators will be subject to removal from the park, suspension of park privileges and subject to fines, as outlined in §§ 56-1A through E, 56-1.2A through F, 56-2, and 88-8 through 88-10 of the laws of the Town of New Hartford, in addition to the Oneida County Sanitary Code, Article XV, Section 2, Subsection 3h and i, along with Article 7, § 119, Subsections (a), (b) and (c), of the State of New York Agriculture and Markets Law; along with § 121 of the State of New York Agriculture and Markets Law; along with § 2145 of the New York State Public Health Law, Title IV, Article 21.   

B.   Sherrillbrook Dog Park. 

(1) Access; application; hours. 

(a) Entry to, and use of, the dog park is restricted to Town-approved applicants only. 

(b) Entry to the dog park is gained by proper use of a Town-issued magnetic access card. 

(c) Persons seeking an application to use the dog park can do so by contacting the Town Parks and Recreation Office located in Sherrillbrook Park; telephone: 724-0654. 

(d) Dog park hours and capacity. 

[1] April through September: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

[2] October through March: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting). 

[3] Maximum capacity shall not exceed 110 dogs.     

(2)   Dog park rules and regulations. 

(a) Persons making use of the dog park do so at their own risk of injury to selves and dogs. 

(b) Persons making use of the dog park shall be responsible for injuries caused by their dogs to other persons and dogs. Persons responsible for any such injuries or property damage shall hold the Town of New Hartford harmless for same. 

(c) Persons making use of the dog park must be 18 years of age or older, and dogs must be at least four months old, properly licensed with the state, with proper vaccinations for rabies. Parvo/distemper and bordatella vaccinations are recommended. 

(d) No entry will be permitted without a park registration tag, dog license tag, and rabies identification tag attached to the dog collar. 

(e) Allowing other individuals to utilize a dog pass or to give access to unregistered dogs will result in immediate suspension of privileges. 

(f) No choke, prong or spike collars, as these can injure dogs during play. 

(g) The permit holder must have in his or her possession a mutt mitt (baggy) or some other form of equipment to clean up after his or her dog(s). All waste must be placed in a mutt mitt and placed in a waste receptacle provided at the park in accordance with § 56-1.2 of the New Hartford Code. 

(h) No animals other than dogs may be brought into the dog park. 

(i) Dogs must never be left unattended. The dog owner/permit holder must keep an eye on his or her dog(s) at all times and keep a leash available at all times. 

(j) Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park. 

(k) Dogs may not be brought into the park if they are less than four months old, sick or unhealthy, have a history of aggressiveness, have been adjudicated as dangerous by a court of law, or are females in heat. 

(l) If aggressive action is observed, the permit holder must leave the park immediately with the aggressive dog. 

(m) Children under 12 years of age must be closely supervised at all times. It is strongly urged that, for their own safety, young children not be brought to the dog park; if they are, the children must be close enough to hold an adult's hand at all times. 

(n) No food, treats, rawhide chews, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or toys will be allowed in the dog park area. Littering and smoking is prohibited. 

(o) No more than three beings (dogs and/or small children) per handler will be allowed. 

(p) Dog owners must immediately fill any holes their dogs dig; a shovel will be provided at the dog park entrance. 

(q) Professional dog trainers/behaviorists and dog walkers are not permitted to use the dog park to conduct their business unless they are participating in a park-sponsored program approved by the New Hartford Parks Department. 

(r) Dogs, permit holders and park users creating a disturbance or violating rules must immediately leave the off-leash area if requested by law enforcement personnel, park personnel or their designated agents. 

(s) No large dogs will be allowed in the small-dog area and vice versa. 

(t) All gates must be closed at all times after entering or leaving. 

(u) All dog bites must be reported to the New Hartford Animal Control Department at 733-6666. If a bite occurs, the dog's owner must exchange his or her name and phone number with the other dog owner. 

(v) The Town of New Hartford Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to close the dog park area for maintenance and repairs.   

(3)   Enforcement. Enforcement of the above rules and regulations is under the immediate supervision of the Town of New Hartford Animal Control Officer. Violators of dog park rules and regulations will be subject to one or more of the following: 

(a) Removal from the park; 

(b) Suspension of park privileges; 

(c) Revocation of dog park permit; and/or 

ARTICLE III

Dog Park and Exercise Area

[Adopted 4-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-01]

§ 152-27. Dogs and other pets prohibited in park; exceptions.

Except as expressly allowed in § 152-28 hereof, it is unlawful for any person to allow or permit any dog or other pet to run at large in any park, or to permit any dog or other pet with or without a leash, except Seeing Eye or Hearing Ear dogs or dogs used by public law enforcement agencies and under control of a law enforcement officer, to enter any public beach, swimming or wading area, pond, fountain, stream, organized athletics area or designated children's play area. The Superintendent of Parks or the Animal Control Officers may ban dogs and other pets, or a specific dog or other pet, from areas of any park where he or she determines the same may be a nuisance.

§ 152-28. Designation of off-leash areas; rules and regulations; penalties for offenses.

A.     Dogs may be allowed to run at large only in the following areas hereby designated as off-leash areas: To be determined based upon recommendations from the Town Council Parks and Recreation Committee in conjunction with the Animal Control Officer.

B.      Dog exercise area rules and regulations.

(1)   All dogs must be accompanied by an owner or handler at all times.

(2)   Owners must remain in the dog exercise area at all times and keep their dogs in sight and under their control.

(3)   Owners are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and shall be held responsible for any injuries or damage caused by their dogs.

(4)   Any dog showing aggression toward people or other dogs must be immediately leashed and removed from the dog exercise area by its owner.

(5)   Dogs with a known history of aggressive or dangerous behavior and/or dogs that have displayed aggressive or dangerous behavior at any municipal facility are prohibited.

(6)   Any dog barking continuously or uncontrollably must be removed from the dog exercise area.

(7)   Owners shall carry a leash at all times, and dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the dog exercise area.

(8)   Owners are responsible for securely latching any gates as they enter or exit.

(9)   Owners must pick up and properly dispose of their dog's feces.

(10)   Any dog using the exercise area must be currently vaccinated against rabies; legally licensed to residents of the Town of Stratford; and current on all applicable fees or fines. Nonresidents can obtain a permit to use a Town of Stratford facility by paying a user fee of $25 annually and must provide vaccination and current license information to the Animal Control Officer from their current town or city of residence on an annual basis.

(11)   Dogs shall not be allowed to dig. Any holes created by a dog shall be immediately filled by the dog's owner.

(12)   Children must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult that will be accountable for the behavior and well being of the child. Children should be discouraged from approaching or playing with strange dogs.

(13)   Puppies using the dog exercise area must be four months of age or older.

(14)   No female dog in heat or in season is allowed in the dog exercise area at any time.

(15)   No eating or smoking is allowed inside the dog exercise area. No dog food treats or toys from home, except tennis balls or Frisbees are allowed in the dog exercise area.

(16)   Professional dog trainers may not conduct their business inside the dog exercise area. There shall be no dog grooming inside the dog exercise area.

(17)   People who violate these rules are subject to removal from the dog exercise area and may be prohibited from using the facility.

(18)   No bare feet are allowed in the dog exercise area.

(19)   No spiked dog collars are allowed in the dog exercise area.

C.     Failure to comply with any of the rules and regulations will result in a fine of $100.

§ 152-29. Dog exercise areas as described.

Dog exercise areas are municipally-designated, membership-only, fence-enclosed facilities owned or operated by the Town of Stratford specifically intended for dogs to acquire owner/custodian supervised off-leash exercise.

A.     It shall be unlawful to:

(1)   Enter or remain on the facility at hours other than the Town-designated hours of usage.

(2)   Enter or remain on the facility with more than two dogs per individual.

(3)   Fail to immediately remove from the facility any dog showing aggression toward people or other dogs in the facility.

(4)   Fail to immediately remove from the facility any dog that barks continuously or uncontrollably.

(5)   Enter or remain on the facility with a female dog in estrus.

(6)   Enter or remain on the facility with a dog not currently vaccinated against rabies.

(7)   Enter or remain on the facility with a dog younger than four months of age.

(8)   Fail to immediately leash and restrain a dog in the facility when advised to do so by a Town official.

(9)   Fail to abide by the rules and regulations posted at the entrance of the facility.

(10)   Fail to immediately depart the facility when ordered to do so by a municipal official.

(11)   Enter on or remain upon the facility without a valid Town of Stratford membership tag or a valid Town of Stratford pet license properly displayed on each dog or a current Town of Stratford authorized guest pass.

B.         Dog exercise areas require a valid membership to use each facility. Every owner that is a nonresident of the Town of Stratford shall acquire a membership or guest pass for each dog that wishes to enter onto and remain in a dog exercise area. Such membership shall be obtained from a person designated by the Mayor of Stratford to issue such membership. Applications for such membership shall include photo identification for each dog using the facility. Membership fees shall be established by resolution by the Mayor and Town Council. Membership tags shall expire on the last day of the month one year from the month it was issued. A membership tag must be properly displayed on each said dog while it is inside a facility. Town residents must acquire a Town of Stratford pet license that needs to be displayed on the dog while it is in a facility. It shall be unlawful to transfer a membership tag or to deface the tag in any manner. A membership tag shall become invalid with the transfer of the dog to a new owner. The Mayor or his designee may revoke a membership at any time if an owner fails to abide by the rules and regulations of the facility or is in violation of any other provision of this article. Failure to comply with these directives shall constitute grounds for the temporary or permanent banning of an individual and/or dog from the facility.

ARTICLE II

Reynolds Dog Park Rules

§ 120-19.  Legislative purpose.

To promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, the Upper Providence Township Board of Supervisors finds that it is in the best interest of the Township to establish certain rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the Reynolds Dog Park. 

§ 120-20.  Prohibited conduct. 

A.     In general. For purposes of this Article II only, all references to "park" shall mean the Reynolds Dog Park. Owners and handlers of dogs within the park must remain within the fenced area at all times and must clean up any dog waste immediately. Owners and handlers of dogs must remain within visual sight and voice control of their dogs at all times. Each owner and handler may have a maximum of three dogs in the park at any given time. All dogs in the park must be healthy, properly licensed and have current inoculations. All dogs in the park must wear collars with license, rabies tags and rescue information. 

B.    Prohibited items. All food, whether for consumption by humans or dogs, is prohibited in the park. All prong, pinch or spiked collars are prohibited in the park. Dogs in heat and dogs under the age of six months are prohibited in the park. All vehicles and all children's toys are prohibited in the park. 

C.     Children. Children under age six years must remain within arm's reach of a responsible adult at all times. Children ages six to 13 years must remain under the strict supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

ARTICLE IV

Cameron Dog Park

[Adopted 8-16-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:17]

§ 91-21.  Establishment of the Dog Park.

The Cameron Dog Park ("Dog Park") governed by this article shall consist of a fence enclosed area located on South Beverwyck Road. 

§ 91-22.  Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 

DOG LICENSE — A current license issued by a governmental authority which represents that a dog has a valid, unexpired rabies inoculation.  

HANDLER — An individual at least 18 years of age wearing a valid Dog Park pass responsible for dog(s) while at the Dog Park.  

§ 91-23.  Regulations. 

A.     The Dog Park will be open from 1/2 hour after sunup until 1/2 hour before sundown. 

B.      Dogs are the only animals that handlers may bring to the park. 

C.     Dogs must wear collars with valid dog licenses. No choke collars or prong collars are permitted. 

D.     Dogs must be leashed at all times except when within the fenced-in free run areas. 

E.      Dogs that become aggressive or uncontrollable must be immediately leashed and taken from the park. 

F.      Female dogs in heat and dogs under four months of age are prohibited. 

G.     Handlers must wear a valid Parsippany Dog Park pass, visible at all times, and may bring only two dogs at a time to the Dog Park. 

H.     Handlers must remain with their dogs at all times, either inside or outside the free run areas. 

I.       Handlers must always clean up after their dogs. 

J.       Handlers must immediately report all dog bites to the Parsippany Police Department. 

K.     Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the fenced-in free run areas. 

L.      Food of any kind is prohibited. 

M.     Handlers are strictly liable for any incidents that occur at the park.   

§ 91-24.  Additional regulations.

The Superintendent of the Division of Parks and Forestry shall promulgate additional regulations as are necessary to address health and safety concerns. A copy of such regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of the Division of Parks and Forestry, as modified or amended, shall be available for public inspection at the Division of Parks and Forestry and at the office of the Township Clerk during regular office hours. 

§ 91-25.  Dog Park pass fee.

The annual fee for a Dog Park pass shall be as follows: 

A.     Township resident: $10. 

B.      New Jersey resident: $20. 

C.     Out-of-state resident: $30.   

§ 91-26.  Renewals and refunds of Dog Park passes. 

A.     Dog Park passes expire December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. 

B.      Fees paid for Dog Park passes are not refundable.   

§ 91-27.  Enforcement.

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