Lake County has three county-owned parks specifically designed for your four-legged friends. Please see park rules below to ensure the safety of park visitors and their pets.

Dog Park Rules

• Dog Owners are responsible for
• Injuries or damage caused by their dogs
• Cleaning up after their dogs
• Filling in holes dug by their dogs
• Having county issued license on the dogs at all times
• Having dog up to date on ALL required shots
• Leashing their dog before leaving and at all times outside the dog park
• Watching and controlling their dogs
• Using appropriate size areas where applicable
• Supervising children

• NOT PERMITTED IN DOG PARKS
• Aggressive Dogs
• Female dogs in heat
• More than 2 dogs per handler
• Smoking
• Food of any type
• Glass Containers

• Park Personnel have the authority to remove and/or fine any violators

General Park Rules for Dogs
Per Ordinances 2001-138 and 1999-85; Chapter 16, Sections 16-5 & 16-8 of the Lake County Code

• Dogs are not allowed on or off a leash in the following areas
• ALL PLAYGROUND AREAS
• ALL SPORTS FIELDS *Unless otherwise posted
• PEAR PARK RESTORATION AREA
• FERNDALE PRESERVE
• Dogs must be on a 6’ or shorter leash at ALL times
• Owners MUST clean up after their dog
• Harassment of Wildlife is strictly prohibited