Hillside Dog Park Rules

Friends of Hillside Dog Park encourages responsible dog ownership. The following rules are not to limit anyone's enjoyment of the park, but to make Hillside a better place for people to congregate and socialize with their dogs.

1. Users of the park do so at their own risk.

2. No children under 12 without an adult.

3. Do not leave your dog alone or unattended in the dog park.

4. Leash and remove dogs from the dog park that behave in an aggressive or annoying manner.

5. Dogs involved in a fight must be separated immediately and removed from the park, regardless of which dog provoked the confrontation.

7. You are responsible for supervising your dog at all times.

8. Maximum 3 dogs per person.

9. Dogs with known contagious medical conditions are not allowed in the dog park.

10. Always clean up after your dog. If someone points out that your dog has defecated, thank them and immediately pick it up.

11. Clean up after yourself. Do not leave litter in the park. If you groom your dog in the park, pick up all hair.

12. Refill holes caused by your dog's digging.

13. No female dogs in heat allowed in the park.

15. Remove prong and spike collars from dogs while in the dog park. These collars can injure other dogs at play.

16. Do not allow your dog to run free still wearing its leash in the dog park. This is dangerous to your dog, other dogs in the park, and people.

18. Dogs in the dog park must be properly vaccinated and licensed; tags should be visible.

19. Puppies must have their full course of vaccines before using the park. Don't bring puppies under 4 months old to the park.

20. Exercise caution with food and dog toys in the park.

- Be Alert - Be Responsible

The NYC Parks Department has published a useful guide for dog owners wishing to use the parks.