Dog parks are fenced outdoor areas for dogs
1. You are always responsible for your dog in the park.
- You should enter the park first before your dog.
- Do not leave your dog alone in the park.
- Remember that not all dogs are used to children.
- Your clothes may get dirty, so do not wear your nicest clothes.
2. If the park is divided into separate areas for large and small dogs, use the correct area.
- A small dog is less than 40 cm in height and weighs 15 kg or less.
- Do not take a large dog to the area reserved for small dogs.
- You can take a small dog to the area for large dogs at your own risk.
3. Remove your dog’s leash in the park.
- Make sure that your dog gets along with other dogs.
- If you are unsure how your dog will react, leave the park if others show up.
- For safety reasons, remove your dog’s collar or harness when entering the park.
4. Do not bring your dog to the park if it is in heat or sick.
- Make sure that your dog is fully vaccinated.
5. Do not bring your dog’s own toys to the park or throw toys, sticks, snowballs or anything else in the park.
6. Keep the park clean and supervise your dog (Public Order Act, chapter 4, section 14).
- According to the Public Order Act, you must pick up your dog’s poop and put it in a bin.
- Protect the vegetation and structures in the area.
- Do not let your dog dig holes, as they are a safety risk.
7. Make sure that your dog’s barking or other behaviour does not bother your neighbours, especially at night between 22:00 and 7:00 (Public Order Act, chapter 2, section 3).
8. You can report vandalism and any hazardous defects to our customer service.
9. Keep the gates closed at all times.
10. When you follow these rules in all dog parks maintained by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, you help ensure that both dogs and their walkers have a pleasant experience.
These rules were prepared in cooperation with Helsingin Seudun Kennelpiiri in 2008.