Dog Parks

The City has three dog parks consisting of a fenced area where dogs can run free from their leashes:

• Dog owners will be liable for the full value of any park property damaged or destroyed by their dogs.
• Please be a responsible dog owner and support our dog park guidelines.
• Dog owners are required to license their dogs and have documented expiration date of dog's rabies vaccination (rabies certificate) with them upon registration. We strongly recommend that dogs receive the Parvo vaccination. Out-of-town visitors are asked to show rabies tag when registering with the park office; a locality license is not required.
• Park staff will monitor and spot check usage, licenses, and compliance with dog park guidelines. Animal Control will ensure compliance with city ordinances.
  

Doggie Do's

• Scoop the poop and keep the area clean.
• License and immunize your dogs. A collar with proper identification should be worn by your dogs at all times.
• Keep an eye on your dog(s).
• Avoid dog fights. If a fight breaks out, pull the dogs apart from the back.
• Honor the limit of four dogs per person.
• Barking or uncontrollable dogs must be removed.
• Remove your dogs immediately at the first sign of aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs.
• Immediately report any incidents/accidents to on-site park staff.

Doggie Don'ts

• Don't bring puppies under four months into the park.
• Don't bring female dogs in heat into the park.
• Don't let your dogs dig holes in the park. If your dog does dig, fill the holes immediately.
• Don't leave your dogs unattended in the park.
• Don't bring children under 8 years old into the park.
• Don't feed your dogs in the park.
• Don't remove the leash until you have entered the dog park.

The Dog Parks operate under the following ordinances:

• City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-533. Nuisance animals generally.
• City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-534. Allowing dogs to urinate or defecate on public or private property.
• City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-300. Dog or cat license required.
• City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-200. Vaccination or inoculation of dogs or cats.
• City of Virginia Beach Ordinance Section 5-531. Keeping dogs under restraint; leash law (upon entering and leaving dog park)
• Virginia State Code Recreational Use Immunity State Code 15.2-1809. Liability of localities in the operation of parks, recreational facilities, and playgrounds.