Article 4. Dog Parks
12-401 Hours of use.
Park hours are from 5:00 a.m. to midnight pursuant to Chapter 12 Article 102 of the City Code.
12-402 Vaccinations.
Dogs must be current on vaccinations, wear a collar with identification and have a current rabies tag.
12-403 Leash use.
Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the fenced area of the park and the owner must have a leash available at all times while accompanying their dog in the park.
12-404 Control by owner.
Owners must remain in the dog park with the dog, and must be physically capable of keeping their dog under reasonable control at all times.
12-405 Limit per visitor.
No more than three dogs are allowed per visitor.
12-406 Dangerous dogs prohibited.
Dogs that have been deemed dangerous under Chapter 2 Article 3 of the City Code, dogs that show signs of aggressiveness towards people or other animals, or dogs that are ill/have open wounds are prohibited from the dog park.
12-407 Neutered or spayed.
Dogs must be neutered or spayed. Dogs in estrus (heat) are prohibited.
12-408 Prohibited collars.
No spiked or pinch collars are allowed.
12-409 Other pets prohibited.
Dog parks are only for the use of dogs. No other types of pets are allowed.
12-410 Items prohibited.
No food, rawhide chews, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, littering, skateboards, motorbikes, bicycles, or rollerblades allowed.
12-411 Tobacco use.
No Tobacco use is allowed, including vaping in the dog park. Tobacco use is allowed in the parking lot.
12-412 Waste collection.
Owners are responsible for their dog’s behavior and must immediately remove any excrement deposited by their dog and fill any holes dug by their dog. To help reduce the potential spread of parasites, owners must pick up and dispose of their dog’s waste in the collection containers provided.
12-413 Training prohibition.
Professional dog trainers may not conduct their business in the dog park.
12-414 Size restrictions.
12-415 Animal bites.
Animal bites should be reported to Haysville Police Department by calling 911.
12-416 Assumption of risk.
Owners assume all risks, loss or injury for themselves or their dog(s) associated with or resulting from the use of the park.
12-417 Owner responsibility.
Owners making use of the dog park shall be responsible for injuries caused by their dogs to other persons and dogs. Persons responsible for any injuries or property damage shall hold the City of Haysville harmless for any such damage.
12-418 Restraint of animals.
Owners must immediately restrain their animal and/or leave the park when instructed to do so by any law enforcement officer or City employee.
12-419 Penalties.
(Ord. 1062; Code 2022)