Park Rules

ALL RULES ARE MANDATORY

GENERAL RULES

  • ALL USERS MUST HAVE A CURRENT FOOHP TAG ON THEIR DOGS’ COLLARS. No tag = no entry into the Park. When becoming a new member or renewing your membership, you must wait until you receive your tag(s) before using the Park. If you lose your tag(s), you must purchase a replacement.
  • USE OF THE PARK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. You are responsible for the dogs and people you bring to the Park, everything they do, your own safety and that of your dogs.
  • THE PARK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for any harm to you, your dogs, your property or anyone you bring with you, and you assume the risk of such harm.
  • EACH OF US IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PARK. If you see another member who is not following the Rules, please kindly remind the member. It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure the Park rules are followed.

USING THE PARK

  • ENTER THE PARK THROUGH THE ENTRY GATES (the southern gates closest to Poplar) AND LEAVE THROUGH THE EXIT GATES (the gates closest to the adjoining building to the north of the Park).  WHEN ENTERING, SECURE THE OUTER GATE FIRST, NEVER OPEN THE INTERIOR GATE UNTIL THE OUTER GATE IS SECURED (Keep your dog on leash until you enter the outer gate); WHEN LEAVING, SECURE THE INNER GATE FIRST, NEVER OPEN THE OUTER GATE (onto Orianna St.) UNLESS THE INNER GATE IS SECURED.
  • ALL DOGS MUST WEAR A COLLAR OR HARNESS WITH A NAME TAG AND CURRENT FOOHP TAG AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PARK.
  • NO PRONG OR PINCH COLLARS IN THE PARK
  • DOGS MAY ONLY USE THE DOG PARK SECTION OF ORIANNA HILL PARK. The corner lot at Poplar & Orianna and the garden space are off limits to dogs.

DOG BEHAVIOR IN THE PARK

  • NEVER LEAVE YOUR DOG UNATTENDED. Keep your dog within your line of sight at all times.
  • IF YOUR DOG BEHAVES AGGRESSIVELY TOWARD A HUMAN BEING IN THE PARK, YOU MUST REMOVE YOUR DOG IMMEDIATELY.
  • IF YOUR DOG BEHAVES AGGRESSIVELY TOWARD ANOTHER DOG, ONE OF THOSE DOGS MUST LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.
  • IF YOUR DOG BARKS REPEATEDLY WHILE IN THE PARK, and you cannot control it, you must leave the Park and return at another time.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE PARK

  • USERS MAY NOT BRING MORE THAN 3 DOGS TO THE PARK AT ONE TIME.
  • YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE TO BE IN THE PARK WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
  • CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG IMMEDIATELY. No loose poop in the cans. Plastic bags for cleanup purposes are usually available in dispensers in the Park but don’t count on it. Always bring your own bags to the Park. If you see poop in the Park that has been overlooked, please clean it up.
  • TAKING OUT TRASH AND RECYCLING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY PARK MEMBER so do your part. CANS MUST BE LINED WITH PLASTIC TRASH BAGS (which are being stored in the container behind the bulletin board) to ensure the safety and well-being of the City’s Sanitation workers.  Trash Day is Friday. If you are here after 7 pm on Thursday evening or early Friday morning please drag a can or two out to the curb. Empty cans must be returned to the Park when they are empty.  If you drag a can back into the Park (or see an empty can), PLEASE LINE IT WITH A PLASTIC TRASH BAG.
  • NO “VISITING” DOGS ALLOWED.
  • IF YOU SMOKE, DISPOSE OF YOUR BUTTS RESPONSIBLY IN THE TRASH OR IN THE SPECIAL CONTAINER. Cigarette butts are poisonous to dogs.
  • RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS AND CONTROL BARKING AND NOISE at all times especially between the “quiet hours” of 10PM and 7AM. Limit loud conversation which could also disturb neighbors.
  • PEOPLE WHOSE DOGS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH EACH OTHER ARE EXPECTED TO WORK OUT THOSE ISSUES THEMSELVES.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES

  • UNREGISTERED DOGS.
  • DOGS THAT HAVE A KNOWN HISTORY OF AGGRESSION.
  • DOGS LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD. Puppies under the age of four months usually cannot be fully vaccinated, and are both susceptible to and potential carriers of disease.
  • DOGS NOT CURRENTLY VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES.  Philadelphia Code Section 10-103 requires all dogs 4 months of age and older to be vaccinated for rabies.
  • DOGS NOT CURRENTLY LICENSED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, if the Dog Park Member/owner is a Philadelphia resident.  Philadelphia Code Section 10-103 requires residents of Philadelphia to license their dog annually with the City.  Information about how to license your pet in Philadelphia is available at http://www.petdata.com/cs/phl.
  • UNNEUTERED DOGS OLDER THAN EIGHT MONTHS. As of Jan. 1, 2010, all new dogs (male and female) over 8 months old (including new dogs acquired by existing members) must be neutered. However, current members in good standing with intact dogs that were registered before December 31, 2009 are exempt and may continue to use the Park.
  • DOGS WITH A DIAGNOSED COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OR CONDITION THAT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO OTHER DOGS BY CONTACT OR BY DOG WASTE.

EMERGENCIES

  • IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911.