Park Rules

Dogs

• Dogs must wear permanent ID and soft collars only
• Choke, chain, spiked, or other such collars are strictly prohibited!
• Dogs must be spayed or neutered unless exempt under the Johnson City bylaw
• Female dogs in heat are strictly prohibited
• Dogs must be current on the required vaccinations – Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella
• Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be removed from the park
• Dogs deemed aggressive or excessively loud may be banned from the park without a refund of annual membership fees
• Unleash your dog in the double gate area – DO NOT enter the park with a leashed dog
• Dogs declared dangerous or vicious under Tennessee law (TCA 44-8-413) are prohibited
• Do not bring your dog if they are showing signs of illness (coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, eye/nose discharge), have fleas, ticks, or a contagious skin condition, or are recovering from surgery

Owners

• You must have your Gate Access Key App/Card/Fob to enter the park
• Always clean up after your dog
• Never leave your dog unattended in the park
  • Stay actively engaged with your dog at all times. Do not become absorbed in your phone, conversations, or other distractions to the point that you cannot intervene immediately
• Children under 12 years of age are strictly prohibited from the park
• Dog handlers must be 16 years or older
• No smoking or tobacco products are allowed in park
• Owners are solely responsible for the behavior of their dog and for any injury, damage, or veterinary costs caused by their dog, regardless of fault
• No eating or drinking is allowed in the park
• Alcohol is not allowed in the park
• Park membership expires one year from signup
• Park equipment is for dog use only. Do not climb, sit on, or damage agility equipment or fencing
• Owners must fill in any holes their dog digs before leaving the park
• Any bite or injury (to a dog or person) must be reported to the board within 24 hours. Both parties must exchange contact information before leaving
• The park is for personal use only. Commercial dog walking, professional training, photography sessions, or any commercial activity requires prior board approval
• Drones and other unmanned aircraft are not permitted to be operated over the park
• Replacement cost for a Gate Access Key Card/Fob is $5.00
• Failure to observe park rules will result in cancellation of your membership
  
• Dispute resolution form should be filled out for any park altercation