Dog Park Rules

For your safety and enjoyment at the Bark Park, the following rules are included in the corresponding City Ordinance: 

  • Bark Park hours are sunrise to sunset daily, unless closed for maintenance or weather. 
  • Children less than 42 inches tall are not allowed in the off-leash area.
  • Children 11 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult, who agrees to be solely responsible for the child's proper behavior and safety.
  • Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to the off-leash area and within the dog park.
  • Dog owners are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dogs.
  • All other general park rules and City Ordinances must be obeyed.
  • Spike or pinch collars are not allowed in the park.
  • Owners must stay within the off-leash area with their dogs and within view and under voice control of their dogs at all times. 
  • Puppies under six months are not allowed at the dog park.
  • The small dog area is designated for dogs weighing less than 30 pounds.
  • The large dog area is designated for dogs weighing 30 pounds or more.
  • Visitors to the park must observe a limit of two dogs per person per visit.
  • Female dogs in season are not allowed in the dog park.
  • All dogs must be kept on a leash until inside the double-gated entry. Dogs may be unleashed once they are inside the off-leash area.
  • Owners must immediately clean up and properly dispose of any waste left by their dogs.
  • By bringing a dog into the park, the owner certifies that their dog(s) have been properly inoculated (free of contagious conditions, diseases, parasites, etc.).
  • All dogs must be licensed with the City of Bedford Animal Control or their city of residence and must display a city-issued tag.
  • No food for humans or dogs (including dog treats) is allowed within the dog park.
  • Owners must stop their dog from digging and must fill any holes caused by their dog.
  • No wading pools are allowed.
  • Strollers, carriages, bicycles, skate boards, scooters, skates, roller blades, sport activities, or motorized vehicles (unless used for an assistance device) are not allowed inside the off-leash area.
  • Professional trainers may not use the Bedford dog park to conduct business.
  • Dogs showing aggression toward people or other animals must be removed immediately.
  • No animals other than dogs are allowed in the off-leash area.
  • If a dog bite to a human or other animal should occur, it must be reported to the Bedford Animal Control at 817-952-2191. If after normal business hours contact the Bedford Police Department Dispatch at 817-952-2127. 
  • Owners release and discharge the City of Bedford from liability for any injury or damage caused to or by pets during any time while using the park.
  • Violators of the dog park rules and/or city ordinances may be subject to removal from the park and suspension of their park privileges.