Abilene’s Camp Barkeley Dog Park is reopening to the public and their pups.
To celebrate, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at Camp Barkeley, 610 E.S. 11th St., at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The dog park has been relocated to Cal Young Park. The original park, which opened in 2010 in Nelson Park, was closed in March 2024 for construction of the new flat fields athletic complex.
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The dog park is open from dawn to dusk. Owners are limited to two dogs per person per visit.
Both the small and large dog areas are double gated. The small dog area is open to dogs less than 30 pounds.
Dogs that are in heat and puppies under four months old are not allowed in the park.
Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be removed immediately. Owners are responsible for damage or injury inflicted by their dogs.
Other dog park guidelines are detailed as follows:
- Dogs must be licensed and have current rabies vaccinations on their tags, or the owner must have a current rabies vaccination certificate in their possession while using the park.
- Dogs belonging to Abilene residents must display city license tags.
- Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting park gates. Owners must have a leash with them at all times.
- Owners must remain in the enclosures at all times while their dog is in the park.
- Owners are responsible for removal and proper disposal of their pets’ feces.
- All children must be under adult supervision, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult while inside the dog park.
- Food and dog treats are not allowed in the park area.
- Spiked collars are not allowed.
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