Rules
- Handlers are responsible for any injuries caused by any dog they bring to the park. Users of this park do so at their own risk. Neither the City of Columbus nor Columbus Recreation and Parks Department shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the Dog Park.
- Handlers must immediately pick up and properly dispose of dog waste and must fill in any holes dug by your dog(s).
- No pets other than dogs are permitted in the Dog Park.
- Handlers must have proper license and vaccination tags while in the park.
- Remove chokers and spiked collars while in the gate area.
- Do not bring dogs that are aggressive, sick or in heat.
- Although Columbus Recreation and Parks Department does not require vaccination or medical records for the dogs in our parks, for most communicable viral dog diseases such as Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and Canine Parvovirus (Parvo), prevention through vaccination is strongly recommended.
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
- Handlers must leash and remove their dog(s) at the first sign of aggressive behavior.
- Handlers must remain in the park with leash at all times.
- Handlers may not bring more than 2 dogs.
- Handlers must have their dogs under “Direct Control” at all times.
- No owner of any animal shall permit such animal to run large on any property not his own.
- Owner shall have animal securely leashed or under “Direct Control” at all times.
- Direct Control means the animal will come, sit and stay on command from the owner.
- Direct Control is part of Columbus City Code 2327.11, and violation of this code is a 3rd degree misdemeanor.
- Handlers may use only bite-sized treats in the Dog Park.
- Handlers must be 18 years old. Children under 13 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- All Columbus Recreation and Parks rules and Columbus City Codes are enforced. Columbus Police 614-645-4545. Emergency 911. Call 311 with any concerns about the Dog Park.