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

Wed Aug 12 09:31:33 UTC 2015

Marianna,

I've requested an updated schedule from Park and Planning and will share it
when I get it.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 11:44 PM, Marianna Previti <mariannarose at hotmail.com
> wrote:

> So glad this is moving forward! Do we know when construction will begin?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 11, 2015, at 3:33 AM, lora Katz <planetlorak at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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
> <301-459-3232> or **Non emergency at 301-459-9088 <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.
>
>
> <Riverdale Park Dog Park Rules.pdf>
>
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>

-- 
Vernon Archer, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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