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Bend Parks and Recreation

Dog Off-leash Areas

Bend now has seven dog off -leash areas within local parks. Click on the links below for maps. Dogs are required by city ordinance to be on leash in any public area in the city of Bend except in designated off-leash areas.

riverbenddogs.jpgSite Volunteers Are Needed

Share your love for dogs and their owners by volunteering at an off-leash area. Volunteers provide information to people and their pets, assist park staff with park maintenance, and help with special events at the off-leash area.
For more information, call Kim Johnson at 389-7275 or email kim@bendparksandrec.org 

For a full listing of off-leash areas in the region go to www.dogpac.org

Off-leash Area Rules:

The intent of these rules is to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all park users.
• Immediately remove your dog from the park if it is misbehaving or acting in an aggressive manner.
• Keep dogs on leash outside designated off-leash areas. 
• Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste.
• Remain in visual site and voice control of your dog at all times.
• Carry a leash for each dog in your care.
• Closely supervise young children. Children under the age of 12 may not be in the off-leash area unsupervised.
• Accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by your dog.
• Bring no more than three dogs to the off-leash area at any time.
• Do not bring a dog in heat to a Bend park.
• Do not bring a puppy without a complete cycle of vaccinations to a Bend park.
• Display tags showing proof of current license and rabies vaccinations on all dogs.
• Comply with all other park rules.
• Please be courteous to neighbors and control excessive barking

Download a Visitor's Guide to Dog Parks with tips for having a positive experience at a dog off-leash area.

Kids in an off-leash park area

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in Bend off-leash areas unsupervised.
Dangers:
• Not all dogs are child-friendly.  Never allow your child to approach or pet a strange dog without the owner's presence and approval.
• A running, squealing or screaming child may become a target for many dogs, because the child resembles an injured animal or prey.
• Never let your child have toys or food in an off-leash area.
• One adult to supervise several children and the family dog is not sufficient to ensure everyone's safety and control.  Be sure you can take care of everyone you bring to an off-leash area.
• All dogs have the potential to bite. 
• Children are more susceptible to contracting intestinal worms and other infections from touching grass where feces or urine are present. Be sure your children (and you) always wear shoes in an off-leash park area.
• Dog play toys can carry disease and contamination.

 

 
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