Dog Park Registration

City residents with a licensed dog can register for this dog park. Register

The best way to prevent a fight is to never let your dog leave your sight!

Scuffles happen as part of play, so watch your dog’s behavior and body language. The City of Rochester’s Animal Services has dog bite prevention and responsible ownership information online. Make sure to check out the “Interpreting dog postures” section for illustrations. 
If your dog begins to behave aggressively or plays too rough, take your dog out of the play area to cool down.

If a fight happens, remain calm. Use firm, confident commands. Never get in between fighting dogs. 
If your dog is involved in a fight, exchange contact information with the other owner. Each person bringing a dog to the dog park is responsible for injury to person or property caused by their dog.

Address it directly and politely. Most people do clean up after their dogs, so they may not have noticed their dog relieving him/herself. Let the person know what happened and where. Unfortunately, some owners may still not clean up after their dog. In order to keep the park clean, safe and sanitary, there may be a need for you to pick up the waste. Please know from all dog park users how thankful we are for your extra effort keeping our dog park clean and safe.

If you don’t see the collar tag, it may have fallen off or been left on another collar. Ask the owner if their dog is registered to use the dog park. If they don’t know registration is required, you can refer them to the City’s website or 311 for information

All current registrations expire December 31, 2024

The paved shoulder on Norris Drive has been widened to accommodate dog park visitors. Please avoid driving on the grass. Observe all posted parking rules. Try to let dogs in and out of vehicles on the passenger side (not into the road).

If any part of the dog park needs service or is broken, please call 311