It has come to our attention once again that the Town Park is being frequented with dogs not attached to their owners.

This has not only made some park patrons and children wary and afraid, but also caused Town Staff members to have to corral dogs to the dog park to wait for their owners to find them; and further there have been incidents where two dogs did not particularly care for one another and the owner's were not able to control situation without a leash. A dog should be controlled by it's owner on a leash at all times.

There should be NO training classes conducted at the Town Park. Please see below section of the rules and regulations.

Anyone conducting training classes on Town Park grounds will be asked to leave.

The trails are part of the park. Dogs need to be leashed on the trails.

The Town Park along with anywhere else in Town is beholden to the Town of East Greenbush Leash Law. All dogs must be on a leash in the park. The only time they are allowed to run freely is in the fenced-in dog park with a permit issued by the East Greenbush Town Clerk.

As much as we love that the dogs enjoy the park. The Town is responsible for insuring the safety off all of it's park patrons, both human and dog, by enforcing the rules that keep everyone safe and comfortable. The following section was taken from the Parks Rules and Regulations Policy regarding animals. Please review.

Please help us maintain order in our parks by cooperating with all rules and regulations.

Thank you.

See Below

VII. Animals.

A. Leash. Except as provided in Section VII (B), all animals shall be kept on a leash at all times pursuant to Town of East Greenbush Local Law #4 of 1971. Dog excrement shall be removed immediately and properly disposed of in a sanitary manner.

B. Dog Park. The use of the dog park shall comply with the following requirements: The dog park is restricted to East Greenbush residents with permits. Permits may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall. All dogs MUST be leashed outside of the fenced in area. Owners must carry a leash and supervise their dog closely at all times inside the dog park. Anyone using the dog park will do so at their own risk. Dogs must wear NYS Tags. The Town of East Greenbush shall have no liability for damage to dogs or people using this park. Current Dog License and Usage Permit is required. Dogs must wear a collar with permits. Owners must clean up after their dogs and place feces in appropriate containers and receptacles. Owners are legally responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs. Dogs with a history of aggressive behavior are prohibited while other dogs are in the park

Current Dog License and Usage Permit is required. Dogs must wear a collar with permits. Owners must clean up after their dogs and place feces in appropriate containers and receptacles. Owners are legally responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs. Dogs with a history of aggressive behavior are prohibited while other dogs are in the park. Children under age 10 are NOT permitted. Children 10-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children are not permitted to chase or supervise dogs. Dogs in heat are prohibited. Puppies under 4 months of age are not allowed in the dog park. Habitual barking that is disruptive to residents enjoying the park is prohibited. Rawhide, dog treats, and food are prohibited. Owners must stop their dog from digging and holes must be filled. Dog training classes are prohibited. No more than two dogs per owner are allowed in the dog park at one time. Enforcement of these rules is under immediate supervision of the Animal Control Officer. Violators are subject to removal from the park, revocation of permits, and fines and penalties. Comments or concerns regarding the violation or enforcement of park rules can be directed to Animal Control Officer at 951-0213 or the Department of Parks, Community and Recreation at 477-4194 Comments or concerns regarding the maintenance of the park can be directed to the Public Works Parks Department at 477-6103 Any incident of a dog bite MUST be reported immediately to Animal Control @ 951-0213. It is recommended that in the occurrence of any incident between dogs that all information between owners and dogs be exchanged at the time. Please note that extremely aggressive behavior and/or dog bites, as well as, owners not abiding to the rules, are all justification for permit revocation.