View Rules Brochure (pdf)
1. The Dog Park is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 2. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the off-leash park and must wear a collar while in the park. 3. Dogs in heat are not permitted in the off-leash park. 4. Dogs must be 4 months old or older to enter the off-leash park. 5. No more than two (2) dogs per person. 6. You must remain with your dog(s) and carry one leash for each dog at all times. 7. Dog(s) must be under voice control at all times. 8. Children under 9 years of age are PROHIBITED in the off-leash park. 9. Children between the ages of 9 and 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 10. A current valid dog license, or proof of rabies vaccination, is required for every dog entering the park. 11. The following are PROHIBITED dog behaviors: digging, biting, barking excessively, sexual displays, or showing signs of aggression toward humans or other dogs. 12. YOU MUST CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG(S) by bagging all feces in a sealed plastic bag and disposing of it in the appropriate containers. 13. You must provide YOUR OWN BAGS for cleaning up dog feces. 14. You can be barred from using this park if you violate these rules or be issued a civil infraction violation. 15. Dog owners assume any liability for any injury or damage to any person, animal or property, caused by their dog(s) or themselves, while using this park. In accordance with Policy Resolution 2007-3, violation of these rules can result in the issuance of a civil infraction violation. For park enforcement, contact Ingham County Animal Control at 676-8370 or City of East Lansing Police Non-emergency line at 351-4220. For other questions or comments about the park, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 319-6809.