Dubuque proudly offers a fantastic 2.5-acre Pet Park situated on North Grandview Avenue, conveniently located next to the Bunker Hill Golf Course. This expansive, fenced-in park provides separate, secure areas specifically designed for both large and small dogs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for every canine visitor. The primary goal of this pet park is to create a dedicated space where dogs can freely exercise, socialize, and simply enjoy being dogs off-leash.
Within the pet park, both owners and their furry companions can anticipate lively interactions with other park-goers. To maintain a pleasant environment for everyone, especially the park’s neighbors, owners are kindly requested to keep barking to a minimum. It’s important to note that all individuals and pets enter the park at their own risk, as the City of Dubuque is not liable for the actions of park users or their animals. To enhance your visit, the pet park is equipped with several convenient amenities, including readily available waste bags and disposal containers to help keep the park clean, a combined drinking fountain for both people and pets, and comfortable benches where you can relax and watch your dog play.
Hours of Operation
The Dubuque Pet Park welcomes visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing ample opportunity for morning walks or evening play sessions.
Pet Park Usage Fees
To ensure the park’s upkeep and continued quality, a small fee structure is in place:
- Daily Fee: $1
- Resident Annual Pass: $25
- Non-Resident Annual Pass: $35
Annual passes are valid annually from May 1st through April 30th of the following year. For those interested in an annual pass, you can download a season pass application form. Once completed, please bring the form to the Leisure Services Department at 2200 Bunker Hill Road, along with your driver’s license to confirm Dubuque residency. Upon purchase, you’ll receive a durable, numbered metal tag that must be securely attached to your dog’s collar for park entry.
The City of Dubuque is committed to accessibility, offering a 50% discount on annual passes for low-income residents. These discounted passes must be purchased in person at the Leisure Services Department office at the Bunker Hill Road location. To qualify, please bring appropriate identification and a current benefits card, or be prepared to complete an income declaration form.
Park Rules and Regulations
To guarantee a positive and safe environment for all dogs and owners, please adhere to the following rules:
- Owner Responsibility: Dog owners are legally accountable for their dogs’ actions and any injuries their dog(s) may cause.
- Owner Presence: Owners must remain within the fenced pet park area at all times while their dog is off-leash.
- Leash Requirement: Dogs must be leashed before entering and immediately upon exiting the fenced park area. Park gates must remain securely closed at all times to ensure safety.
- Cleanliness: Owners are required to immediately clean up after their dogs. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $750. Let’s keep our park pristine!
- Prohibited Dogs: Dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior or those exhibiting aggressive tendencies are strictly prohibited from entering the park.
- Health and Safety: All dogs must be healthy, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, and must wear both license and rabies tags for identification and safety.
- Child Supervision: Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, and young children require close supervision at all times for their safety and the well-being of the dogs.
- Puppy and Female Dog Restrictions: Puppies under four months old are not permitted in the park, nor are female dogs that are in heat.
- Dog Limit: To ensure adequate supervision, a maximum of two dogs per adult is allowed within the pet park.
- Constant Supervision: Dogs must be carefully watched by their owners at all times while enjoying the off-leash area.
- Cooperation is Key: A positive pet park experience relies on the cooperation and consideration of all dog owners.
- Enter at Your Own Risk: Park users acknowledge and accept that they are entering the pet park at their own risk.
By following these guidelines, we can all contribute to making Dubuque’s Pet Park a wonderful community asset for dogs and their devoted owners. Enjoy your visit!
