Flaherty Dog Park

Recent Renovations

Flaherty Dog Park recently underwent the following renovations:

New fencing
New gates
Main entrance will be fully accessible with large concrete area and consist of separate entrance and exit gates
Self-closing gates
Secondary entrance/exit
Fully accessible shade structure
Fully accessible water fountain with the following features:
- Water fountain
- Pet fountain
- Jug/Bowl filler
New configuration to include new tree shade areas
Grading to insure smooth surface and positive water drainage
Hardwood chip surfacing as needed

Rules of Conduct
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all Town facilities
Smoking is limited to parking areas
In order to ensure the health and safety of park maintenance staff, the park will be closed for approximately 30 minutes weekday mornings between 8 am - 10 am while crews clean pet waste stations and empty trash receptacles.
During grass-cutting season, crews will cut the grass at Flaherty Dog Park on Monday mornings. The facility will be closed during this time but in most instances will re-open by noon.

Socializes and exercises dogs in a safe environment
Promotes responsible pet ownership
Provides elderly and disabled owners with an accessible place to exercise their companions
Enables dogs to legally run off-leash
Promotes public health and safety
Provides a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control laws