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</font></div><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;" dir="ltr">Subject: <b>Riverdale Park Residents Asked to Comment
on Dog Park Rules by Aug 29, 2015</b></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p class="ecxMsoNormal" dir="ltr"> </p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" dir="ltr">Residents of Riverdale Park, Maryland there is an
opportunity to comment on the Riverdale Dog Park Rules.<span> </span>See the Information and Rules below. Please <u>submit
your comments about the Dog Park Rules by August 29, 2015</u> either by email <a href="mailto:RiverdaleMDDogPark@gmail.com"><font color="#0000ff">RiverdaleMDDogPark@gmail.com</font></a> 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.<span> </span>The Town Hall Lobby is open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5 pm. Comments will be collected and used to inform the final rules.<font face="Times New Roman">
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</font>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.<span> </span>The Dog Park will be located
within the Riverdale Community Park, 5400 Haig Drive—near 51<sup><font size="2">st</font></sup> Ave
and Tuckerman Street (between 51<sup><font size="2">st<span> </span></font></sup>Ave,
the Tennis Courts and the softball ball field).<span>
</span>The Dog Park will include approximately 2.4 acres and will have two separated,
fenced areas, one for smaller and one for larger dogs.<span> </span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><font size="5"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;'></span></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="5"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;'></span></font> </div><div dir="ltr"><font size="5"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;'>Riverdale Dog Park</span><font face="Times New Roman"><span> </span><br>
</font></font><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>WELCOME </span></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><h4 dir="ltr"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>RIVERDALE
PARK DOG PARK</span></h4><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>XXXX 51<sup>st</sup>
Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 </span></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><p align="center" class="ecxMsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" dir="ltr"><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Information</span></b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'></span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
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</span></span></span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>For
more information about registering your dog to use the Riverdale Dog Park,
visit [<span style="background: yellow;">provide URL]</span>.</span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p class="ecxMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style='font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;'>
</span></span></span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>In
cooperation with M-NCPPC, the Riverdale Dog Park is managed by the Town of
Riverdale Park.<span> </span>If you wish to report a
maintenance issue, contact Town of Riverdale Park at <span style="background: yellow;">301-XXX-XXXX.</span></span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p class="ecxMsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style='font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;'>
</span></span></span><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>In
case of emergency, contact Park Police at 301-459-3232 or </span></b><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Non
emergency at 301-459-9088</span></b></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p align="center" class="ecxMsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;" dir="ltr"><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'><font face="Arial Unicode MS"> </font></span></b></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p align="center" class="ecxMsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;" dir="ltr"><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>RULES</span></b></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p align="center" class="ecxMsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" dir="ltr"><b><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'><font face="Arial Unicode MS"> </font></span></b></p><p dir="ltr"><i><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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. </span></i><i><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Patrons are
expected to interact with fellow park users to create a positive atmosphere for
all types of dogs.<span style="color: navy;"></span></span></i></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><p class="ecxMsoNormal" dir="ltr"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'><font face="Arial Unicode MS"> </font></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" dir="ltr"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>General</span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div dir="ltr"><ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Park users assume all risks
related to use of the dog park.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Owners/custodians of a dog are
responsible for the acts and conduct of their animal at all times. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Hours of operation are dawn to
dusk.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Patrons are expected to keep the
park free of litter. Please dispose of litter in the trashcans provided.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>All park users are prohibited
from defacing or destroying park amenities.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Violators of these rules are
subject to removal from the park. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></ul></div><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'><font face="Arial Unicode MS"> </font></span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Small Dog Area</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>The Small Dog Area is </span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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.</span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'> </span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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. </span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'></span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'><font face="Arial Unicode MS"> </font></span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Behavior</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Gates must be closed immediately
after entering or exiting park.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Dogs must be kept leashed until
inside the park lobby. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>When a dog enters the park, owners/custodians
should control their dogs to allow access to the newcomer. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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).</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Dogs must be under control and in
sight of owner/custodian at all times.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Leaving dogs unattended is
prohibited. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Park users are responsible for
picking up their dog’s feces. Plastic bags and trashcans are provided for
your use. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Owners/custodians are legally
responsible for the actions of their dogs.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>No smoking in park.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font></ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'></span> </p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Dogs</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><ul><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Each owner/handler is limited to
the number of dogs that they can safely handle, maximum 3 dogs.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Puppies under 4 months of age are
not allowed in the park at any time. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Female dogs in heat are not
allowed in the park at any time.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Sick dogs, or injured dogs with
fresh wounds, are not allowed in the park at any time.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Dogs must possess current licenses
and be up-to-date on all vaccinations, with current tags displayed on
collar as required by their jurisdiction.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Vicious animals are prohibited
from the dog park.<span> </span>(PG Co.<span> </span>Subtitle 3-136)</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>All food—human or animal (including
treats, bones and edible toys)—is prohibited in the park at all times.</span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Leashes, pinch collars, or choke
chains must be removed in the lobby area before dogs enter the park. </span></li><font face="Times New Roman">
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</font><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Children </span></strong><font face="Times New Roman">
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</span></span></span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>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. </span></p><div><font face="Times New Roman">
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</span></span></span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Parents
or guardians must supervise their children at all times, and unsupervised
children shall not be allowed in the park.</span></p><div><font face="Times New Roman">
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</span></span></span><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";'>Children
are not allowed to run with or chase after dogs in the dog park.</span></p><div><font face="Times New Roman">
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