Barney Wood Bark Park

Rules of the Bark Park

Courtesy is Contagious

Dog and human safety is our highest priority. While enjoying the Bark Park, please take note of the following rules:

• Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. The dog park is closed on 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.
• Ages 10 and under are strongly discouraged from entering the park. Children 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 are not 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's owner must release correct contact information to all parties involved. If the owner is not cooperative please contact the Farmers Branch Police Non-Emergency line at 972-484-3620
• Puppies under four months of age are not allowed
• Handlers must not run with or chase dogs in the dog park
• Strollers, bikes, skateboards and inline 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 dogs per handler
• No dog or human food is 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 Parks and Recreation Department Director
• The dog park may close without prior notice due to weather or maintenance
• Dog water fountains are shut down and winterized from November 15 through 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 at 469-289-3270.

Rules established per Chapter 50 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances.