Rules

The following rules are strictly enforced when you are inside the off-leash area. For information on ordinances and other legislation regarding off-leash recreation in general, please visit our Politics & Legislation page.

ATTENTION HUMANS!

• You are liable for damage or injury inflicted by your dog(s) (SMC 18.12.080).
• You must be in control of your dog(s) at all times (SMC 18.12.080).
• Dogs To come and play in off-leash areas, you need to be licensed and vaccinated (SMC 9.25.080 and 12.18.080).
• You must muzzle dogs that exhibit dangerous or aggressive behavior; biting, fighting, and excessive barking are not allowed (SMC 9.25.024).
• You must leash your dog when it is outside the off-leash area; you must carry a leash for each dog while you are inside the off-leash area (SMC 9.25.084 and 12.18.080).
• Remove your dog's pinch or choke collar before entering the off-leash area.
• You must clean up after your dog(s) and deposit feces in the containers at the site, and you must visibly carry scoop equipment (SMC 9.25.082 and 18.12.080).
• You must closely supervise young children.
• Bring food into off-leash areas at your own risk.
• Leave bicycles outside off-leash area.
• Unattended dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas.
• Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas (SMC 9.25.084).
• Puppies younger than four months of age are not allowed in off-leash areas.
• Owners who see unattended dogs or other rule violations should call Animal Control at 206-386-7387, Extension 2.