WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington posted the following notice on its website this week, outlining the regulations for the Wilmington Dog Park, which is scheduled to open in mid-June:
At its meeting of May 23, 2016 and by unanimous vote, the Board of Selectmen adopted the following regulations relative to the Wilmington Dog Park:
DOGS MUST be currently licensed and tags displayed at all times; not have a contagious disease or parasites; be leashed when outside the gated enclosure; not be in heat or younger than 6 months old; be removed at first sign of aggression toward other dogs or humans; not be wearing pronged training collars or choke chains; and have a shoulder height of 18” or less to be in the Small Dog Area.
OWNER/KEEPERS MUST not bring more than 2 dogs into the park at one time;
remain with their dogs in the fenced area; fill in holes dug by their dogs; not bring glass containers, alcoholic beverages, toys or food of any kind into the park; clean up after dog
IMMEDIATELY; be at least 16 years of age; not bring children under the age of 13 years old into the fenced area; keep park gates closed at all times; immediately report all bites to the non-emergency Police number, 978-658-5071; and
OWNER/KEEPERS ARE responsible for all actions of their dogs and use the facility at their own risk and are subject to fines, removal and/or exclusion from the dog park for violating rules.
Users are advised that the dog park is a smoke-free facility open from dawn to dusk with the exception of maintenance by the DPW. There is a carry-in, carry-out policy in effect for trash and a carry out policy for dog waste.
Judith L. O’Connell, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
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