Canine Recreation

DOG PARKS Entry is only permitted for dogs with a current dog park tag. Please do your part and practice social distancing in the dog parks by remaining at least 6 feet away from others. A face covering will be required if social distancing is not possible. Dog park members are also expected to abide by the current mass gathering limitation. Owners are required to clean up after their dogs, both inside and outside the fenced area. Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult and spectators (those without a dog) need to remain outside the fenced areas. All members must follow these rules in addition to all other dog park rules and regulations. Please visit our Canine Recreation page at dprcarninerecreation.org for a complete list of dog park rules.

REGISTER FOR YOUR DOG PARK TAGS ONLINE!

Online registration is available at dprplaymore.org using course #11521.

DOG PARK REGISTRATION

All dogs MUST be registered with DPR annually. To ensure that we provide a healthy environment for all participants, we have adopted the vaccination requirements recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association. All dogs are required to have the following vaccinations before being issued a Dog Park tag: rabies, distemper/parvo, bordetella, and a negative fecal exam. We also accept titer results in lieu of vaccinations except for rabies (state law). Vaccinations must be current, and not due to expire within 30 days. When these requirements are met, a DPR dog park tag is assigned. All dogs must wear their current dog park tag while playing in the park. Online registration is available at dprplaymore.org using course #11521. After registering, vaccination records and liability waiver must be emailed to durhamdogpark@durhamnc.gov. See website for complete instructions, or call 919-560-4355. Registration can also be done by mail to: Durham Parks and Recreation Attn: Dog Parks, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701 Fees: 2020 Dog Park tags are valid through the end of the calendar year. (January 1 – December 31). Fees are not prorated throughout the year. CR Fee: $17/per dog NCR Fee: $22/per dog

Durham Parks and Recreation has four dog parks, which offer a safe and controlled environment for dogs and their owners. The dog parks provide access to open space for off-leash play and socialization.

NORTHGATE DOG PARK 400 W. Lavender Avenue (Located on the north side of Northgate Park) Features two enclosed areas: • Small Dog Area: 15 inches or smaller & 30 lbs or under • Large Dog Area: 15 inches & taller & 30 lbs or over benches. PINEY WOOD DOG PARK 400 E. Woodcroft Parkway

Features four separate enclosed areas: • Small Dog Area: 15 inches or smaller & 30 lbs or under • Large Dog Area: 15 inches & taller & 30 lbs or over • Program Area: special playgroups/ organized activity • Entrance Area: smaller version of program area Amenities include waste bag dispensers, water access, and

Amenities include waste bag dispensers, water access, and benches.

PETSAFE® DOG PARK LOCATED AT DUKE PARK 1608 Acadia Street Features two enclosed areas: • Small Dog Area: 15 inches or smaller & 30 lbs or under • Large Dog Area: 15 inches & taller & 30 lbs or over Amenities include waste bag dispensers, water access, and benches. DOWNTOWN DURHAM DOG PARK 304 Elliott Street (Located on the corner of Roxboro and Elliott Streets) Features two enclosed areas: • Small Dog Area: 15 inches or smaller & 30 lbs or under • Large Dog Area: 15 inches & taller & 30 lbs or over Amenities include waste bag dispensers and benches.

Durham Parks and Recreation Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC) The RAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) administration office. The mission of the Recreation Advisory Commission is to advocate for DPR and the Durham Community. For more information regarding the RAC, contact Lynda Merritt at 919-560-4355, ext. 27233.

David Fellerath, Chair Eric Tullis, Vice Chair Cedric Burke, Member Kokou Nayo, Member Rebecca Reyes, Mayor Appointee Marcella Scurlock-Jones, Member Karthik Sundaramoorthy, Member Lesley Stracks-Mullem, Member Frank White, Member Lynda Merritt, City Staff

Selected by the North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association as recipients of the “Distinguished Recreation Board Award”