Township of Logan, NJ Article IV GCIA Dog Park

[Adopted 7-17-2012 by Ord. No. 3-2012]

§ 121-20 Location.

The GCIA Dog Park in the Township of Logan is located at High Hill Road, Block 1602, Lot 8.

§ 121-21 Dog park rules and regulations.

A. Persons making use of the dog park do so at their own risk of injury to themselves and their dogs. No attendant is on duty. Users of this facility do so at their own risk.

B. Persons making use of the dog park shall be responsible for injuries caused by their dogs to other persons, dogs and/or personal and public property. Persons possessing dogs that caused any such injuries or property damage shall indemnify and hold the Township of Logan harmless for same.

C. Persons making use of the dog park must be 18 years of age or older, and dogs must be at least four months old, properly licensed with the Township or state, and have proper vaccinations for rabies. Parvo/distemper and bordatella vaccinations are recommended.

D. No entry will be permitted without a current and valid dog license tag and rabies identification tag attached to the dog collar issued by the municipality where the dog resides as required by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.2.

E. No choke, prong or spike collars are permitted, as these can injure dogs during play.

F. Persons shall clean up and dispose of dog waste in trash containers provided.

G. No animals other than dogs may be brought into the dog park.

H. Dogs must never be left unattended. The dog owner must watch his or her dog(s) at all times and keep a leash available at all times.

I. Dogs must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park.

J. Dog owners must be inside the park and within view and voice control of their dogs at all times.

K. Dogs shall not be brought into the park if they are less than four months old, sick or unhealthy, have a history of aggressiveness, have been adjudicated as dangerous or vicious by a court of law, or are females in heat.

L. If aggressive action of the dog is observed, the person shall leave the park immediately with the aggressive dog.

M. Children under 12 years of age must be closely supervised at all times. It is strongly urged that, for their own safety, young children are not brought to the dog park. If they are, the children must be within arm's reach of an adult's hand at all times.

N. No food, treats, rawhide chews, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, strollers, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or toys will be allowed in the dog park area. Littering and smoking is prohibited.

O. No more than three dogs and/or small children per adult will be allowed.

P. Dog owners must immediately fill any holes dug by their dogs.

Q. Professional dog trainers/behaviorists and dog walkers are not permitted to use the dog park to conduct their business.

R. Dogs and/or park users creating a disturbance or violating rules must immediately leave the off-leash area if requested by law enforcement personnel, park personnel, Gloucester County Animal Control or their designated agents.

S. No large dogs shall be allowed in the Small Dog Park. No small dogs shall be allowed in the Large Dog Park.

T. All gates must be closed at all times after entering or leaving the park.

U. All dog bites must be immediately reported to the Logan Township Police Department at [phone] or Gloucester County Animal Control at [phone]. If a bite occurs, the dog's owner must exchange his or her name and phone number with the other person or dog owner.

V. The Gloucester County Improvement Authority or the Township of Logan reserves the right to close the dog park for maintenance and repairs, at any time and without notice.

W. Aggressive and vicious dogs are prohibited from the dog park, and dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be removed immediately.

X. Outside the fenced-in dog park area, dogs must be on a leash and under control by their owner/handlers at all times.

§ 121-22 Prohibited activities.

It shall be unlawful to:

A. Enter or remain on the facility at hours other than the Township-designated hours of usage.

B. Enter or remain on the facility with more than three dogs and/or children per individual.

C. Fail to immediately remove from the facility any dog showing aggression toward people or other dogs in the facility.

D. Fail to immediately remove from the facility any dog that barks continuously, uncontrollably or excessively.

E. Enter or remain on the facility with a female dog in estrus.

F. Enter or remain on the facility with a dog not currently vaccinated against rabies.

G. Enter or leave the facility without each dog being appropriately leashed.

H. Enter or remain on the facility with a dog younger than four months of age.

I. Fail to immediately leash and restrain a dog in the facility when advised to do so.

J. Fail to abide by the rules and regulations posted at the entrance of the facility.

K. Fail to immediately depart the facility when ordered to do so by a municipal official.

L. Enter or remain on the facility without a valid dog license displayed on each dog as required by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.2.

M. Enter or remain on the facility with a dog that has been have adjudicated as potentially dangerous or vicious by a court of law as defined and set forth in N.J.S.A. 4:19-18.

§ 121-23 Enforcement.

Enforcement of the above rules and regulations is under the immediate supervision of the Township of Logan Police Department, Gloucester County Animal Control, and/or their designated agents.

§ 121-24 Violations and penalties.

Violators of dog park rules and regulations may be subject to one or more of the following:

A. Removal from the dog park;

B. Suspension of dog park privileges;

C. Community service of not more than 90 days; and

D. A fine of not more than $1,000.