Facilities

Dog Park Rules

Dogs

• Must be licensed (license information can be found on the Dog License page of the Chester County website)
• Must be vaccinated
• Must wear identification with license information
• May not be admitted if in heat
• Must be at least four months old
• Must be within view and voice control of owner at all times
• Must not be sick or suffering from parasites
• Must be on a lease and under control of owners when outside dedicated dog park area

Owners / Handlers

• May not bring animals other than dogs into the dog park
• May not bring more than three dogs into the park at a time
• Must clean up after dog immediately
• Must keep dog’s lease in hand while in the park
• Must immediately leash and remove a problem dog (displaying aggressive behavior, mounting, excessive barking) from the park without debate
• May not bring food or alcoholic beverages into the dog park
• Must immediately stop dogs from digging and fill in any holes with dirt
• Must keep park gates closed at all times
• Must honor other users’ requests regarding their dogs
• Are solely liable for injuries or damages caused by their dogs and ensuring their dogs don’t escape the fenced area
• May not smoke in the dog park
• May not bring glass containers into the dog park

Children

• Under 5 years old must be within arm’s length of parent or guardian at all times
• 6 to 11 years old must be under strict adult supervision at all times
• May not bring strollers, bicycles, or any other children’s toys into the dog park
• Must obtain dog owner’s permission before cautiously approaching any dog
• Should not run, scream or engage in any behavior that may be upsetting to the dogs

First Time Visitors

First time visitors may consider visiting the dog park during non-peak hours (between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday) until your dog(s) become comfortable with the park.

Liability / Risk Statement

This facility is not supervised. Users of this facility do so at their own risk. West Goshen Township shall not be liable for injuries to dogs, their owners/handlers, or others that use the dog park. This area is for dogs and their owners/handlers only.

Contact the West Goshen Township Park and Recreation Department at 610-696-5266 with any questions.