Rules of the Bark Park
We want everyone, including you and your dog, to have a happy and safe experience while visiting the Bark Park! Courtesy is contagious, please abide by these rules so all dogs and humans may enjoy this park.
- Hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The dog park is closed Mondays for maintenance.
- The City of Farmers Branch is not responsible for injury or damage; enjoy at your own risk. Dog owners are responsible for all actions of their dogs.
- 10 and under are strongly discouraged from entering the park. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs must remain on a leash at all times outside the designated play area.
- Dogs must be off leash in the play area.
- Dogs must display current rabies vaccination tags.
- Dogs that have been declared aggressive and/or dangerous by any Animal Services Agency shall not be allowed in the dog park.
- Dogs that are aggressive, ill, or in heat are not allowed.
- If aggression occurs, the aggressive dog must be leashed and leave the off-leash/play area immediately. If an injury occurs the aggressive dog owner must release correct contact information with all parties involved. If the owner is not cooperative please contact the Farmers Branch Police Non-Emergency at 972.484.3620.
- Puppies under four (4) months of age are not allowed.
- Handlers must not run with or chase after dogs in the dog park.
- Strollers, bikes, skateboards, and in-line skates are not allowed.
- The small dog area is only for dogs less than 30 lbs. Small dogs may play in the large dog area at their owner's risk.
- Handlers must remain in the park and keep their dogs in view at all times.
- Handlers are required to pick up and dispose of their dog’s feces.
- Limit of three (3) dogs per handler.
- No food (dog or human) allowed in the fenced area.
- Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and glass bottles are not allowed.
- Digging is not allowed.
- No events can be conducted on park property without prior approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation Department.
- The dog park may close without prior notice due to weather or maintenance.
- Dog water fountains are shut down and winterized from November 15-March 15.
- Water features operate daily during select times, weather permitting. Times are subject to change, refer to water feature signage for times.
PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO 972-484-3620
Chapter 50 of Farmers Branch
Code of Ordinance