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Dogs in Parks - Know the Rules
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In an effort to increase safety and minimize risk to all users of our parks, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Animal Care and Control would like to remind the public of the city's laws regarding dogs in parks and on playgrounds.
Now that the weather is warmer and more people, including dog owners and their pets, will be outdoors, it is especially important for the public to remember these laws that are intended to prevent any unfortunate events from happening in our city's parks.
First and foremost, dogs and cats must be licensed in the City of Richmond, and no unleashed dogs are allowed in any city park - other than Barker Park, which is the city's dog park located adjacent to Dogwood Dell.
In addition, no dogs at all - leashed or unleashed - are allowed at Byrd Park, Maymont, the Azalea Gardens at Bryan Park, park recreation areas, children's play lots, athletic fields, or any area posted as an area where dogs are not allowed. This is especially important to remember now that so many children will be playing outdoors in city parks and on playgrounds during the summer and participating in summer sports on the city's athletic fields.
Also remember, it is not just good manners to clean up after your pet, it's the law. Section 10-86 of the city's code requires dog owners to pick up and remove animal waste.
The laws regarding dogs in parks are set forth in Section 10-174 of the city's code, and individuals who break these laws can be fined as much as $250.
To report a violation of these ordinances or an animal in need of assistance, please call Animal Care and Control at 646-5573. For an after hours animal emergency, call 646-5123. And of course, in any emergency you can always call 911.
Rules Regarding Dogs in Parks
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