Rules & Guidelines

  • Handlers are required to intercede in any negative interactions between dogs. They should separate the dogs, and techniques used to be sure the dogs do not continue including removing the dogs from the park as necessary.
  • Off-leash park members, users, and dog owners assume all risks related to park use.
  • Children 14 and under must be with a supervising adult and supervised at all times.
  • Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
  • Dogs must be licensed & up-to-date with rabies vaccinations.
  • A current Beacon Dog Park membership tag and municipal dog-license tag should be visible on each dog’s collar.
  • All dogs must be leashed in the parking lot and common entrance area.
  • Area A is for dogs 30 lbs & under. When no small dogs are present or handlers give permission, all dogs can use this area, as well.
  • Area B is for all dogs.
  • As some dogs are leash aggressive, all dogs must be leashed until they enter either containment area and the gate is closed and latched behind them. Please remove leash within containment area before opening gate to the park . Dogs must remain off leash while in the park.
  • Handlers must maintain control over their dogs at all times while in the park.
  • Handlers must clean up after their dogs & dispose of dog waste in an appropriate container– this includes the parking area as well.
  • Dogs are prohibited from digging. Any holes created must be filled in by owners before leaving the park.
  • Care must be used when dog treats are used with any dog. For potential health issues, no treats should be given to any dog without the dog handler’s permission. Treats may also encourage dogs to congregate around other handlers. Treats must be removed from the park if they are becoming a hazard for other dogs or an annoyance to other handlers.
  • No human food should be brought into the park.
  • No animals other than dogs are permitted in the off-leash park.
  • No excessive barking or noise is permitted.
  • No excessive mounting: owners should intervene when it is offending another dog.
  • Aggressive and/or threatening dogs are not permitted.
  • All dog poop or vomit must be cleaned up as soon as possible after it happens. This requires that handlers constantly monitor the location and behavior of dogs at all times.
  • Any dog that is suffering from any contagious disease is prohibited from the park. Such dogs are not permitted back into the park until a vet certifies that the dog is no longer contagious.
  • All other city rules & regulations & municipal ordinances apply.
  • We highly recommend that you consult your veterinarian regarding which additional vaccines help protect dogs that play together.

If anyone observes a violation of any of these rules, please send an email to info@beacondogpark.org detailing the transgression, date and time.