[RP TownTalk] Dog Park

Sun Aug 16 14:45:36 UTC 2015

Hi all,
Just wanted to mention that I think the park should be officially or unofficially named Judy Park, in honor and memory of Judy Glaes, who was a wonderful friend and neighbor and instrumental in the planning and development of the park.
Adrianne
Madison & 48th

Construction should begin in October, if not before.

Dannielle

Dannielle Glaros
Sent from my iPad

> On 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 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.
>>

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