1. The City reserves the right to eject any dog owner/handler, guest or
dog causing a disturbance, or violating the Windmill Dog Park Rules and
Regulations or ordinances of the City or laws of the State of Florida, or
whose conduct presents a risk to the health, safety or welfare of other
persons, animals, and/or property on the premises, and neither the City
or any of its officials or employees shall be liable to the dog owner/
handler for any damages that may be sustained as a result.
2. While on the premises, all dog owners/handlers shall conduct
themselves in a respectful, civil and orderly fashion and shall not harass
other patrons or commit vulgar acts or use obscene language, and shall
not impede City staff in their responsibility to enforce the rules of the Dog
Park.
3. Dog owners/handlers shall use the Dog Park at their own risk. Dog
owners/handlers are responsible and liable for any injury or damage
caused by their dog(s). If a dog inflicts an injury, Dog owner/handler must
provide contact information to the other dog owner/handler before
leaving.
4. Dog owner/handler must never use their gate pass to allow another
person, dog, or dog owner/handler into the Dog Park.
5. Dog owner/handler must have identification and member key fob with
them at all times while at the park. City staff reserves the right to ask to
see Dog Park member’s key fob(s) and/or identification.
6. No animals other than dogs may be brought into the Dog Park area.
7. Dog owner/handler must be age 18 or older to be allowed in the Dog
Park area. Children accompanying dog owners/handlers must be strictly
supervised by an adult.
8. All dogs must be leashed until safely inside the Dog Park and returned
to a leash prior to exiting.
9. Maximum of three (3) dogs per handler and per household
membership.
10. Professional or commercial training is prohibited in the Dog Park
unless permitted by the City.
11. Puppies less than four (4) months old are not permitted.
Aggressive, sick or injured dogs and female dogs in heat are not
permitted inside the Dog Park. Dogs shall wear a collar at all times while
in the Dog Park.
12. Dog owner/handler must clean up after their dog(s) and use proper
disposal containers provided.
13. Alcoholic beverages, food (human/dog) and smoking are not
permitted. Small bite sized training treats are permitted.
14. Recreational equipment is not permitted.
15. Dog Park is unsupervised and self-directed. However, if assistance
is needed, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 954-448-
3319 or 954-545-6670. If immediate or life threating assistance is
needed, please call 911.
16. In the event that a dog owner/handler violates any of the rules or
regulations set forth herein, the City reserves the right to refuse the dog
owner’s/handler’s future access to the Dog Park and may automatically
terminate this Agreement without refund or any penalty to the City.