[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Residents Asked to Comment on Dog Park Rules by Aug 29, 2015

Tue Aug 11 11:32:54 UTC 2015

Subject: Riverdale Park Residents Asked to Comment
on Dog Park Rules by Aug 29, 2015

 Residents of Riverdale Park, Maryland there is an
opportunity to comment on the Riverdale Dog Park Rules.  See the Information and Rules below. Please submit
your comments about the Dog Park Rules by August 29, 2015 either by email RiverdaleMDDogPark at gmail.com or by
placing your written comments in the collection box in the lobby of the Riverdale
Park, Town Hall, 5008 Queensbury Road Riverdale Park, MD 20737.  The Town Hall Lobby is open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5 pm. Comments will be collected and used to inform the final rules.

The Riverdale
Dog Park has been approved through a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Riverdale Park
Town Council.  The Dog Park will be located
within the Riverdale Community Park, 5400 Haig Drive—near 51st Ave
and Tuckerman Street (between 51st  Ave,
the Tennis Courts and the softball ball field). 
The Dog Park will include approximately 2.4 acres and will have two separated,
fenced areas, one for smaller and one for larger dogs.  

 Riverdale Dog Park  

WELCOME 

RIVERDALE
PARK DOG PARK

XXXX 51st
Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 

Information

·        
For
more information about registering your dog to use the Riverdale Dog Park,
visit [provide URL].

·        
In
cooperation with M-NCPPC, the Riverdale Dog Park is managed by the Town of
Riverdale Park.  If you wish to report a
maintenance issue, contact Town of Riverdale Park at 301-XXX-XXXX.

·        
In
case of emergency, contact Park Police at 301-459-3232 or Non
emergency at 301-459-9088

RULES

 In
the interest of human and dog safety and maintenance of a positive environment,
patrons are expected to obey and help enforce the following rules. Patrons are
expected to interact with fellow park users to create a positive atmosphere for
all types of dogs.

 General

 Park users assume all risks
     related to use of the dog park.
 Owners/custodians of a dog are
     responsible for the acts and conduct of their animal at all times. 
 Hours of operation are dawn to
     dusk.
 Patrons are expected to keep the
     park free of litter. Please dispose of litter in the trashcans provided.
 All park users are prohibited
     from defacing or destroying park amenities.
 Violators of these rules are
     subject to removal from the park. 
 October through April the
     drinking fountain will be turned off and users are responsible for
     providing their own water and bowl. No glass containers of any kind are
     allowed in the park.

Small Dog Area

 The Small Dog Area is a place
     for smaller and more timid dogs to play without being overwhelmed by
     larger dogs. Use of this area is at the discretion of dog owners, as size
     (“small”) and temperament (“timid”) are subject to interpretation. Small and/or timid dogs have
     priority in the Small Dog Area at all times. Other park users are allowed
     to use the Small Dog Area if it is not in use. Example of acceptable use
     include new dog introductions, dogs new to a dog park setting, etc.
     However, small and/or timid dogs have priority to use the Small Dog Area
     at all times. Small dogs are not excluded from the main dog park, and can
     use either space as their comfort allows. 

Behavior

 Gates must be closed immediately
     after entering or exiting park.
 Dogs must be kept leashed until
     inside the park lobby.   
 When a dog enters the park, owners/custodians
     should control their dogs to allow access to the newcomer.  
 Do not keep your dog on leash
     inside park unless there is a good reason (e.g., you just had to separate
     2 dogs, or/and you are leading your dog out).
 Dogs must be under control and in
     sight of owner/custodian at all times.
 Leaving dogs unattended is
     prohibited. 
 Park users are responsible for
     picking up their dog’s feces. Plastic bags and trashcans are provided for
     your use. 
 Dogs that are exhibiting
     unacceptable behavior—including but not limited to fighting, excessive
     barking, or other aggressive behavior—are to be immediately removed from
     the park. Owners are expected to intervene if their dog is involved in
     behaviors considered unacceptable by other park users. 
 Owners/custodians are legally
     responsible for the actions of their dogs.
 A person may not conduct dog
     training classes for a fee without a permit from Town of Riverdale Park
     and as required by state, federal, and local laws.
 No smoking in park.

 Dogs

 Each owner/handler is limited to
     the number of dogs that they can safely handle, maximum 3 dogs.
 Puppies under 4 months of age are
     not allowed in the park at any time.  
 Female dogs in heat are not
     allowed in the park at any time.
 Sick dogs, or injured dogs with
     fresh wounds, are not allowed in the park at any time.
 Owners/custodians of unaltered
     dogs (not spayed or neutered) should disclose this to other patrons upon
     entry as a courtesy for other park users, since some dogs may react
     negatively to unspayed or unneutered dogs. 
 Dogs must possess current licenses
     and be up-to-date on all vaccinations, with current tags displayed on
     collar as required by their jurisdiction.
 Vicious animals are prohibited
     from the dog park.  (PG Co.  Subtitle 3-136)
 All food—human or animal (including
     treats, bones and edible toys)—is prohibited in the park at all times.
 Leashes, pinch collars, or choke
     chains must be removed in the lobby area before dogs enter the park. 

 Children 

·        
Children
under 8 years of age are not allowed in the dog park. Children 8-16 years of
age must be accompanied by an adult. 

·        
Parents
or guardians must supervise their children at all times, and unsupervised
children shall not be allowed in the park.

·        
Children
are not allowed to run with or chase after dogs in the dog park.

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://riverdale-park.org/pipermail/towntalk/attachments/20150811/0dbdf2d2/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Riverdale Park Dog Park Rules.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 36771 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://riverdale-park.org/pipermail/towntalk/attachments/20150811/0dbdf2d2/attachment.pdf>