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Don't forget...Paws Park tags go on sale August 4.

2800 Oakton Avenue

Paws Park Hours
(members only)
7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Sunday

Volunteer Monitors are needed. Interested parties can contact
Clint Lauderdale, Facilities Coordinator at (847) 692-8595.

To Become A Member of Paws Park
Dogs must display on their collar a current Paws Park tag, City license
and rabies tag at all times. Violators will be issued a maximum fine of
$1,000.00 per offense for violation of the tag ordinance.

Tag Fee $42
(plus $8 for each additional dog)

 Dogs must display on their collar a current Paws Park tag, city license tag and rabies tag at all times. Violators will be issued a maximum fine of $1,000.00 per offense for violation of the tag ordinance.


REGISTRATION
Paws Park is a member’s only site. In order to purchase a tag, dog owners must provide written proof of residency, a current city dog tag, rabies vaccination, and vaccinations for Distemper, Hepatitis, Para-Influenza, Bordetella, and Parvovirus unless an exemption to this requirement has been granted by the Park District upon the written recommendation from the owner’s veterinarian. Written proof must also be given to verify there was an examination within the past year for any communicable diseases including the examination of a stool specimen for internal parasites.

An owner can purchase a total of three tags (a reminder, only two dogs per owner are allowed in the park at any one time). Nonresidents holding a current Paws Park membership can renew annually until such time as they do not require a membership for their current pet. A renewal nonresident membership is $58 and each additional tag is $12. Paws Park memberships can be purchased at the Maine Park Leisure Center only. Dogs under the age of 6 months are not allowed in the Park.

Tags valid from September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009

Paws Park Rules

1. You are solely responsible for your dog.
2. Use the park at your own risk.
3. Dog owners must be in the park monitoring their dog at all times.
4. Dogs must be removed from the park at the first sign of aggression.
5. All dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park.
6. Collars are to be worn at all times. No pincher or spiked collars.
7. An adult must accompany children under the age of twelve (12).
8. Both dog park gates must be latched, other than when in use.
9. Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized, de-wormed and must display current Park District dog tag, city license and ID tags on their collar.
10. Female dogs in heat are not allowed in the park.
11. Dogs under 6 months of age are not allowed in the park.
12. Only two dogs per person will be allowed at one time.
13. Immediately pick up after your dog.
14. Excessive barking is prohibited. Dogs that are barking excessively must be removed.
15. Cooperation between dog owners is expected.
16. Do not bring food of any kind into the park.
17. Volunteer monitors, as identified, are authorized to keep order and enforce dog park rules.
18. Immediately remove your dog from its leash upon entering the park.
19. Keep your dog away from the gate while other dogs are entering and exiting the park.
20. All toys that are used by others in the dog park, must be returned to the owner.
21. Infraction of these rules will result in temporary or permanent loss of park privileges.
22. Current Cook County rabies tag must be worn on collar or harness at all times when away from your own property.