Dog Park infoline 972-941-BARK (2275)
The dog park is a double-gated, fenced, 2-acre area along Bluebonnet Trail, near its intersection with Chisholm Trail in central Plano. The park has benches, picnic tables,water stations for humans and animals, and waste pickup/disposal stations.
Please park in the parking lot provided west of the area. You will find the parking lot by traveling one half-block north on Pleasant Valley Drive from its intersection with Spring Creek Parkway, west of Custer Road.
The dog park is the only off-leash area designated by the Parks and Recreation Department. When outside the dog park enclosure, all animals are required to be restrained on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times. This includes arriving and departing the dog park.
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Closures and Maintenance
Dog Park is currently open.
For recorded information, including weather closings and regular maintenance, you may call our information line, 972-941-BARK.
The facility will be closed during and after inclement weather to protect the turf. This may be up to a few days after the weather has passed. Conditions are assessed on a daily basis for re-opening.
The dog park is closed for maintenance on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Park Rules
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General
- Dog park hours are sunrise to sunset daily (unless closed for maintenance or weather)
- Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to the dog park use
- All other general park rules and city ordinances must be obeyed
Dogs
- Limit of 3 dogs per person per visit
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated with current tags displayed on collar
- Puppies using the park must be four (4) months of age or older
- Female dogs in heat and dogs with fresh wounds are not allowed in the park
- Spike or pinch collars are not allowed in the park
- Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be removed immediately
Behavior
- Dogs must be kept on leash until inside the double-gated entry
- Dogs are not permitted to remain on leash once they are inside the dog park
- Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times
- Owners must immediately clean up and properly dispose of any waste left by their dog(s)
- No food for humans or dogs (including dog treats) allowed within fenced area
Children
- Children under 10 years of age are not allowed in the dog park
- Children 10-16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
- Children are not allowed to run with or chase after dogs in the dog park
How to Enter and Leave the Area
You enter the area through a double-gated vestibule. These vestibules are designed with two gates to provide maximum control over your dog and the other dogs as you enter/leave the enclosure. If someone is ahead of you, please wait your turn.
To Enter:
- Before you open the outer gate, check to be sure the inner gate is closed
- Open the outer gate and enter the vestibule with your dog(s)
- Close the outer gate behind you
- Remove your dog's leash. Having your dog on a leash when confronting an off-leash dog may cause problems - your dog can feel vulnerable and fearful, as well as the need to protect you. Restraining your dog with the leash puts him/her at a disadvantage. Restraining may put your dog in a pose that can cause the off-leash dog to feel threatened
- Before you open the inner gate, check to be sure the inner area is not congested with excited dogs waiting to pounce on the new dog or with dogs trying to get out
- Pay attention to the reception from the dogs already in the enclosure
- Open the inner gate and enter the park with your dog
- Close the inner gate behind you and move your dog away from the entrance
To Exit the park follow the procedure for entry in reverse order.
Animal Licensing Information
Animals must wear current registration and rabies vaccination tags at all times on a collar. The City of Plano Animal Services Department will be monitoring the park for proper registration and vaccinations.
For information on City of Plano licensing procedures and regulations, please contact the Animal Services Department at 972-769-4360 or check their web site http://www.planotx.org/animal
Park Etiquette
Doggie Do's
- DO scoop the poop - help prevent the spread of parasites and possible disease
- DO license and vaccinate your dogs
- DO watch and keep an eye on your dog(s)
- DO avoid dog fights. If a fight breaks out, pull the dogs apart from the back
- DO honor the limit of 3 dogs per visit
- DO remove your dogs immediately at the first sign of aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs
- DO enjoy this opportunity for your dog to romp and play off-leash in a fun, safe environment
Doggie Don'ts
- Don't bring puppies under 4 months to the park
- Don't let your dog dig holes in the park
- Don't leave your dogs unattended
- Don't bring small children. Larger dogs may find them more interesting than necessary
- Don't bring food or drink for yourself or your dog, other than water if desired