Southwest City Dog Park

sponsored by Southampton
Neighborhood Association, Inc.
Attn: SW City Dog Park
P.O. Box 5183
St. Louis, MO 63139-0183
 
   
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Dog Park Rules

1. Dog exercise area will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

2. Dog owners are responsible legally and financially for any injury caused by their dogs.

3. Dog owners must use a suitable container or instrument to remove dog feces from the designated area and dispose of it in the provided waste containers.

4. All dogs must be under visual and voice control by owners at all times. Excessively barking or uncontrollable dogs must be removed immediately.

5. Dogs shall not be left unattended in the exercise area. No person may bring more than three dogs into the exercise area at any one time.

6. All dogs shall have been vaccinated and legally licensed prior to using the facility and shall wear license and ownership tags.

7. Choke, prong, pinch and spiked collars on dogs are not permitted in the exercise area.

8. Dog owners must have in their possession at all times that the dog is in the exercise area, a leash for such dog which shall be worn by the dog at all times that the dog is not in the exercise area.

9. No climbing on or over the fence.

10. The following are not permitted in the fenced area:

  • Dogs under four (4) months old
  • Aggressive, sick/injured dogs, and/or dogs with any external parasites
  • Female dogs in estrus (heat)
  • Alcoholic beverages, food, treats, or glass
  • Bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards and strollers, and the like (Wheelchairs are permitted)

11. Professional dog trainers may not use the facilities in the conduct of their business.

12. No children under 8 years of age allowed in the dog park. Children under 14 (i.e., 8-13) shall be accompanied by an adult while in the exercise area and be not permitted to run, shout, scream, wave their arms, or otherwise excite or antagonize dogs in the exercise area.

13. No smoking or tobacco use inside fenced area.

14. All dog owners who fail to comply with the above rules may be asked to leave the dog park and may have their park membership revoked.

15. Owners shall otherwise comply with all rules governing the parks and relevant parking regulations.

16. Use of dog exercise areas by any dog shall constitute implied consent of the dog's owner to all of the conditions stated in this section and the permit and shall constitute a waiver of liability to the City of St. Louis and an agreement and undertaking to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the City of St. Louis harmless for any injury or damage caused by such dog during any time the dog is in an exercise area.

If you need to report an incident to the committee please use this form (Word document).