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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 3/26/2010
SUBJECT: Dog Park Now Open
BY: Amy Norris, Public Information Coordinator

City of Duluth Dog Park Now Open

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division announced today that the Dog Park is now open. The Dog Park was closed due to wet conditions. The Dog Park is located at Keene Creek Park in West Duluth near Grand Ave and I-35 and is accessible by a paved walkway to the fenced area.

The following rules apply to all users of this off leash dog park:

The dog park is for dogs, their handlers and those accompanying them.

Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age and carry a leash for each dog while in the off leash area.

Dogs must be at least 4 month old and wearing either a City of Duluth pet license tag or a current rabies tag.

Dogs known to be aggressive or females in heat are not allowed in dog park.

For safety reasons, pinch, prong and spiked collars must be removed before entering the dog park.

Only have two dogs per person in the dog park at one time.

Owners must clean up after your dog(s) and deposit feces in the containers provided.

Children eight years and younger are not permitted in this area. Children ages 9-15 must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult.

All dogs must be off leash in the dog park and on-leash outside the dog park.

Owners must be in control of your dog (s) at all times.

Dog owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog's behavior. If your dog inflicts an injury to another dog or person, you must give your name and number to the other party involved before leaving the park.

Smoking and food are not allowed in the off-leash area. No glass containers.

Please be reminded that in city of Duluth, dogs must be on a leash at all times as per city code. For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Division at 730-4300.

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