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Dog Park
Subfacility of Robert E. Lambert Park
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.