We are proud to provide this park for our four-legged residents and their best friends. However, the future of the Dog Park is dependent upon owners/handlers and their dogs conducting themselves in a responsible manner and obeying all the rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Users of the facility do so at their own risk. The City of Winchester shall not be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog(s).
- Occupancy is strictly prohibited after designated hours.
- Dog owners are legally and financially responsible for their dogs’ behavior (responsibility of the owner still holds in the event the dog was brought to the park by another handler).
- Winchester Parks and Recreation will have the authority to remove a dog and the owner or handler from the Dog Park at any time when the behavior of the dog or owner creates safety concerns for the dog’s owner or handler, other dogs or persons in the park or staff of Winchester Parks and Recreation.
- Dogs must be removed from the park by leash at the first sign of aggression.
- Aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat or dogs under four months of age are not allowed in the park. Report aggressive dog behavior to Winchester Police Department (WPD), 540-662-4131. If a report is given to Winchester Parks and Recreation, our department/staff will share the incident and paperwork with WPD.
- Winchester Parks and Recreation has the authority to close the dog park at any time when it is determined a hazardous condition exists, maintenance work is to be performed, or should it be determined that a health issue is present that may be harmful to either the dogs or the owner/handler. Should a closure be necessary, the closure will be posted by the use of signage at the entrance to the dog park and/or posted on the Park website and social media.
- Winchester Parks and Recreation has the responsibility and authority to modify rules at any time when it is determined to be in the best interest of the dog, owner/handler, or the dog park facilities.
- All dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
- Dogs entering the park must be accompanied by an individual of at least 18 years old.
- Large dogs are not permitted in the small dog area.
- Clean up after your pets with supplied waste bags and dispose of in the provided container.
- No prong, training, or choke collars will be allowed when inside the confines of the dog park.
- Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and immediately upon leaving the park. The ingress and egress areas are provided for this task. Park City Code-18-11 requires dogs to be leashed. Park City Code supersedes City Ordinance when in the park.
- Digging is prohibited. If digging occurs, please make sure to fill in the holes.
- No bones or chew treats allowed (only training treats).
- Food and drinks in glass containers are prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited in the dog park.
- When using the dog park area, the ratio maximum is two dogs per one owner/handler. It is recommended that the ratio is one dog per one owner/handler.
- Water access in the dog park is for dog hydration only. Water is not to be used for bathing or playing.
- The following areas may be utilized for parking: Gravel lot across from (east) of the Lions Pavilion, gravel lot next to the maintenance building (south), all designated parking areas within the park, and handicap accessible parking located adjacent to the dog park entrance. Parking is not permitted in grass areas.