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Dogs in Parks/Swim Area

Dogs are to be held securely by a leash of suitable strength, not to exceed six feet in length.  While walking your dog you should pickup after them.  Dogs are not allowed to be tied up in the park.  Dogs can swim by the kayak area (over the bridge) or at the boat ramp.

Dogs allowed in specified park areas.

(a) Dogs are allowed in the following areas only:

  1. Lakeview Park from Pontiac Drive to Cheltingham (NOT within the beach area)
  2. Community Center Park east of Pontiac Drive (left side of the driveway)

Sec. 10-71 Dogs prohibited in park areas.

(a) Dogs are strictly prohibited and shall not be allowed in any of the following areas: 

  1. Ferndale Park;
  2. Community Center Park west of Pontiac Drive
  3. Lakeview Beach area; and
  4. Memorial Park

(b) Any dog found in a prohibited area, shall make the owner subject to a citation and/or  immediate impoundment of the dog. Signs giving notice of this prohibition shall be placed at reasonable intervals on the park property.