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Dog Park Rules

The updated Park Rules and Permit requirements will be effective 01 July 2007, per order of the Town of Medway. The updated rules were developed with input from Medway Animal Control, the Friends of Medway Dog Park and the dog park community. The goals of the new rules are to make the Dog Park a better and safer place for owners and their dogs and to help make the Dog Park an enjoyable part of the community for everyone.


  • Owners MUST obtain a permit and tag to use the Dog Park

  • Owners MUST report ALL bites & scratches to the Medway Animal Control Officer as required by STATE LAW.

  • Owners are legally and financially responsible for any damage caused by their dogs to another person, dog or park property.

  • You enter the Dog Park at your own risk.

  • Owners MUST obey posted park hours.

  • NO tree climbing allowed in Park.

  • Children under 12 years of age should not be in the Park for their health and safety. Those children entering MUST be closely supervised.

  • Limit of 3 dogs and/ or children - per person, per visit.

  • Owners MUST clean up after their dogs.

  • Dogs with a known history of dangerous/ aggressive behavior are PROHIBITED.

  • Dogs MUST wear collars with identification AT ALL TIMES.

  • Puppies under 4 months of age are PROHIBITED.

  • Dogs MUST be spayed or neutered.

  • Leaving dogs unattended is PROHIBITED.

  • Person in control of dog(s) MUST carry a leash for each dog at all times.

  • Aggressive OWNERS and DOGS WILL BE asked to leave the park permanently.

  • Any "Bull" Terriers or "Bull" terrier mixes MUST wear a muzzle - per Medway Town Bylaws.

Owner Etiquette

These points of behavior are strongly recommended for all park users.

  • Keep your dog(s) leashed until you are into the dog park.

  • DO NOT let your dog(s) rush the gates when another dog is entering.

  • NO food, drink (except water) or smoking allowed in Dog Park.

  • NO profanity directed at another person is allowed.

  • Do not allow your dog(s) to jump on people.

  • Be considerate and courteous to Dog Park neighbors and their property.

  • Be aware of your dog's actions while using the Dog Park.


Important Documents

  • Dog Park Rules [PDF]
  • Owner Etiquette [PDF]
  • Permit Application [PDF]


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