Dog Areas /Off-Leash
General Information
“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” - Samuel Butler
If you’re among the more than 43 million American households that own at least one dog, consider checking out Paws-abilities Place (at Badger Mountain Community Park) with your canine companion(s). The park has a fenced-in area with bark mulch, designed as a space for dogs to play leash-free. This is the first permanent space designated just for dogs within Richland.
Paws-abilities Place is normally open during regular park hours.
Safety Tip
When several dogs pack together, it can lead to trouble. Please separate your dog from the pack to a neutral area. It is important that handlers stay aware but let the dogs have fun and relax.
Rules and Codes
For information about how your dog fits into the City's park rules, and dog interests in our area.
Dog Park Rules:
1. No littering; all dog waste must be removed immediately.
2. Dog handlers must be within the fences area accompanying their dog(s) and have control at all times.
3. No dogs in heat.
4. No aggressive dogs.
5. No incessantly barking dogs.
6. Dogs must be immunized and registered.
7. Children 14 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
8. No Digging
City of Richland Ordinance: 7.03.050 - Dog Control.
A. No dog shall be permitted to roam or stray or be off its owner’s premises unless it is at all times under the control of a person. It is the owner’s responsibility to do all things reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with this section; that a dog is found away from its owner’s premises and not under the control of a responsible person shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
B. It is unlawful for any owner to cause, permit or allow any dog owned, harbored, controlled or kept by him, in this city, to roam, run at large or stray away from the premises where the same is owned, harbored, controlled or kept, except that while away from said premises, such dog shall at all times be controlled by being at heel, or by means of a leash not exceeding eight feet in length, by the owner or some duly authorized and competent person; provided, however, that such leash or chain is not required for any dog when otherwise safely and securely confined or completely controlled while in or upon any vehicle. This section shall not apply to dogs which are in special areas which may be designated by the city as dog training areas or a designated off-leash dog area within a city park so long as the regulations of the city with respect to the use of such areas are complied with, and said dogs are under the custody and control of a competent trainer or designated responsible person.
C. No dog shall be permitted to commit the following offenses on any premises or property, private or public: bite or attempt to bite any person, destroy private property, scatter refuse, chase vehicles, or commit any nuisance defined in this chapter or any other ordinance or law. [Ord. 32-98; Ord. 19-08; Ord. 24-19 § 1; Ord. 2024-05 § 1].
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