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

[Jessica Barnes]

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  <mailto:RiverdaleMDDogPark at gmail.com> 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 8:30 am-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.

 

 

 

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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