Pooch's Bark Park

Pooch's Bark Park

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Park Rules

Owner & Handler Responsibilities

New features after reconstruction

Photos By Yoshita Sanivarpu Design By Rachel Chio

Dog Requirements & Restrictions

Prohibited Items & Activities

Opening Hours

• Daily, 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Closed Wednesdays for maintenance
• All-weather turf paddock closed on second Tuesday of each month
• May close without prior notice due to wet, icy or other hazardous conditions

Source: City of Coppell

Park rules

Prohibited Items & Activities

• No food for human or canine consumption
• No glass containers, alcohol, tobacco or smoking
• No commercial use including dog training classes, solicitations or advertisements except as provided in Section 9-11-3(n) of the Code of Ordinances
• No dog grooming inside or outside of the dog park (e.g., bathing, nail clipping, brushing, applying products, etc.)
• No strollers, carts, skateboards, bicycles, e-bikes, roller blades, scooters or motorized vehicles unless used for mobility assistance

Six-foot Ameristar WireWorks fence

Three new dog wash stations

Double gated gates for ingress and egress

Paddocks

• Two for large dogs
• One for small dogs (under 30 pounds)
• One for all dogs (all weather turf - open during rain of shine)

Park rules

• Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the double-gated entry area
• Dogs must be off leash when inside the paddocks
• Owners and handlers must have a visible leash at all times
• Any pinch, prong, or spiked collars must be removed inside the paddocks
• Owners and handlers are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog and must repair damages (e.g., fill in holes dug by the dog)
• Owners and handlers release and discharge the City of Coppell from liability for any injury or damage caused to or by dogs during any time while using the park
• Dog bites to humans must be reported to Coppell Animal Services at 972-304-3515

Owner & Handler Responsibilities

• Owners and handlers must be at least 16 years of age
• Children under the age of 10 are not allowed inside the paddocks
• Children between the ages of 10 to 15 must be under strict adult supervision
• Children are not allowed to run with or chase dogs inside the paddocks
• No more than three dogs per owner or handler
• Owners and handlers must remain in the park and keep their dog(s) in sight and under voice control at all times
• Owners and handlers must pick up and dispose of their dog’s feces both inside and outside of the paddocks

Park rules

Dog Requirements & Restrictions

• Dogs must be licensed and have proof of current rabies vaccinations.
• Dogs belonging to Coppell residents must display city license tags issued by Animal Services
• Dogs must be free of illness, disease, parasites and open wounds
• Puppies under four months of age are not permitted
• Female dogs “in heat” are not permitted
• No dog designated, declared, or found to be a "dangerous dog" in accordance with Article 9-1-18 of this code shall be allowed in the dog park

Seating Area

Three Shade Structures

General Guidelines

• Park users assume all risks related to use of the dog park
• Park users are expected to demonstrate respect for public property and the rights of other users through adherence of the guidelines listed
• All other general park rules and city ordinances apply while using the dog park
• Violators may be subject to removal from the park and may be suspended of park privileges
• For non-emergency assistance, contact the Coppell Police Department at 469-289-3270