Contact Information:

954.786.4574 (Dog Park Hotline) or 954.786.4111

Hours of Operation:

Dog Park Hours are 6:30am – 8:30pm every day except for Tuesdays when the park is closed for routine maintenance.

Description:

In an effort to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors and their four-legged family members, the City of Pompano Beach will begin charging for entry into the most popular Canine Corner Dog Park beginning in June 2017. The Dog Park is located at 1101 North Federal Highway near the City’s Golf Course. With a new entrance gate being installed, access will only be granted via key fob. Key fobs will be given at the time of membership purchase and stay active until their expiration date. A variety of memberships will be available to fit any person’s need to include yearly, six month, weekly and daily.

Registration:

• You can register for the Dog Park at the Youth Sports Complex, located at 700 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
• The Youth Sports Complex is open for the Fall Monday-Thursday | 10am-7pm & Friday | 9am-6pm.
• Dog Park membership types are listed below. For more information regarding Dog Park memberships, etc., please call 954.786.4119.

Required Documents:

• Proof of Residency (Recent Utility Bill & Picture ID)
  Copy of current rabies certificate (Metal tag alone is not sufficient)
  Picture of the Dog (Printed or on Phone)
  
  

About Canine Corner

Canine Corner Dog Park is located at 1101 N. Federal Highway which is at the intersection of Federal Highway and N.E. 10 Street.

The dog park features 2.6 acres of doggie heaven with two dog guzzlers (fountains), three pet stations with dispenser and bags, benches, sidewalks and plenty of trees for…sniffing. There are two sections to the park; one for large dogs 25 pounds and over and one for small dogs less than 25 pounds. The hours of the park will be from sunrise to sunset.

The park also has an entry area where dogs can be leashed and unleashed prior to entering the main areas.

Canine Corner is a self policing park. That means the patrons need to be exceptionally courteous by immediately picking up after their dog, keeping aggressive dogs at home and paying close attention to their dog while it is in the park. Responsible dog owners make an off leash park a fun place to let their dogs run and play with other dogs. It’s very important, however, to keep a close eye on your dog. Even the friendliest dogs can become a nuisance to other patrons by jumping on them. Personality clashes between pets can result in injuries. Park rules are clearly posted and the Animal Control Division patrols and responds to complaints.

Animal Control is pleased to have a place to send those who want to let their dogs run off leash. We will aim to help keep the park a safe and enjoyable place for responsible dog owners.

Dog Park Rules

(1) (a) At all times any dog is outside the designated fenced off leash area, the dog must be under physical control of a responsible adult by means of a leash. Dogs off leash outside of the fenced area will be considered at large and shall be subject to a violation of § 90.08. The leash shall be removed inside the fenced staging area. One leash for each dog must be secured in the hand of the adult owner/handler. Leashes may not be attached to a dog inside the fenced dog park unless separating dogs during an altercation.

(b) Dogs may run at large in the designated fenced areas in accordance with the rules in this section.

(2) If a dog, person, or activity is annoying or provoking other dogs or people, the responsible adult owner/handler must remove the dog from the park. Failure to do so shall be punishable by fine or prohibited return to the park. First offense, $100.00 penalty, second offense $250.00, penalty, third offense, prohibited from use of park with the same dog. Any person or dog exhibiting aggressive behavior will be prohibited from using the park.

(3) Adult owners/handlers must immediately remove their dog’s defecation and place in the appropriate trash receptacle.

(4) Dogs are the only animals permitted in the fenced areas. Only dogs under 25 pounds are permitted in the small dog area.

(5) Adult owners/handlers must remain in the fenced area with their dog(s) and must maintain constant attention to their dog’s behavior. Dogs must be closely supervised and within immediate sight and voice control of their handler at all times.

(6) A maximum of three dogs per responsible adult owner/handlers is allowed. When circumstances dictate, the animal control officer may limit the number of dogs for that day or permanently for a particular patron.

(7) Children must be accompanied and monitored closely by a responsible adult. No infants, toddlers, or strollers are allowed in the dog park. No smoking, skates,skateboard, or bicycles are permitted.

(8) Dogs wearing a spiked, choke, and/or pronged collar are prohibited. Dog leashes of a maximum length of 6 feet are required and no retractable leashes are not allowed.

(9) All dogs must have both a current rabies tag and personalized ID tag affixed to the collar and should be healthy and free from contagious disease and parasites. Dogs with a skin condition will require veterinarian certification that the dog is not contagious. Animal control officers maintain the right to exclude any dog from the park that appears to have a health condition which would compromise the health of other dogs in the park.

(10) Puppies under four (4) months of age are not permitted in the park for their health and safety.

(11) Small bite sized training treats are permitted. No toys, glass receptacle, food or alcohol is permitted at any time.

(12) Dogs in heat are prohibited.

(13) Adult owners/handlers must prevent dogs from digging or causing other damage. Owners are required to fill holes and/or repair damage caused by their dog.

(14) All dog bites and injuries must be reported to the Animal Control Division or BSO before leaving the park.

(15) The Dog Park is closed sunset to sunrise.

(16) Animal Control and the Broward Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to set a time limit and a maximum capacity for use of the park. At peak times, use of the park is limited to one-half hour for each visitor.

(17) No selling of any animals including, but not limited to, puppies, is permitted in the park. No pet adoptions shall be permitted unless authorized pursuant to subsection (E) below.

(B) Violations of any of the above-listed rules shall result in a violation with penalties conforming with § 90.99 unless otherwise noted in any section.

(C) Any animal control officer or law enforcement officer is authorized to prohibit patrons or dogs from using the park or to require the use of a cage-style muzzle when the behavior of the patron or their dog(s) is disruptive or hazardous to others utilizing the park facility. The officer may also issue a notice to prohibit future use of the park in the following circumstances:

(1) When a dog’s behavior in the park results in aggression towards other dogs including dominating, pinning, attacking or otherwise harassing without inflicting bite wounds and the dog’s owner or person in control of the animal does not or cannot control the dog. If the dog’s behavior as described above continues, the dog shall be prohibited from future use of the park unless any additional protective measures required under the procedures in subsection (D) (2) below have been taken and approved by the Animal Control Division.

(2) When a dog’s unprovoked behavior results in injuries or bite wounds inflicted to other dogs or people, that dog shall be prohibited from future use of the park, unless the prohibition is modified and any protective measures required under the procedures in subsection (D) (2) below have been taken by the dog’s owner and approved by the Animal Control Division.

(3) When a park patron exhibits aggressive behavior or uses profane language toward other park patrons, which shall result in termination of park privileges by an Animal Control Officer for the remainder of that day. A second offense shall result in prohibited use of the park by that person for 30 days. A third offense shall result in prohibited future use of the park by said person for one year.

(4) When a dog owner or any person who has custody or control of a dog in the park fails to report to city personnel any incident involving a bite wound or injury to any person or animal caused by their dog prior to leaving the park. Said person shall be prohibited from use of the park for 30 days. Any additional similar incidents will result in prohibited future use of the park for one year.

(D) (1) It shall constitute a violation for any person who has been suspended or prohibited from use of the dog park to be present in the park during any such prohibited period, or for any person to bring any dog into the park when an Animal Control Officer has determined that the animal’s use of the park is prohibited. A citation for a violation of this provision may be issued by an Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer. $250.00 penalty for a first violation, $500.00 penalty for a second or subsequent violation. In addition, all park patrons are subject to the provisions governing city parks as set forth in Chapter 98 of this Code and alternatively, may be cited by a law enforcement officer for violations of any regulations contained therein.

(2) When a person or dog has been prohibited from use of the park by and through the issuance of a written notice from an Animal Control Officer, or the dog is required to wear a muzzle, the person or owner of the dog may file a written request for a hearing to appeal the decision to the Public Works Director. The request must be made within seven calendar days from the date of the notice to contest the prohibition. If requested, the hearing shall be held by a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate as soon as possible but no more than 21 calendar days and no sooner than five days after receipt of the request for a hearing. The Special Magistrate is authorized to uphold, overturn or modify the Animal Control Officer’s determination and may require certain reasonable protective actions be taken to resume use of the park based on the testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. The prohibited person or animal may not use the park until resolution of the hearing. Failure to request a hearing within the time allowed will result in prohibited future use of the park as indicated in the notice issued.

(E) No person, company, group, organization or other entity shall set up any display, provide any services or park or locate any vehicle for such purposes in the park, within 50 feet of the park or in the surrounding parking area. Non-profit organizations may promote and provide low cost spay/neuter/vaccination services and pet adoptions at the dog park, provided their activities in the park have first been approved through a Special Event Permit or a license agreement, as required by the city. The Animal Control Division is authorized to exhibit dogs available for adoption, to facilitate adoptions, and to organize volunteers to assist in such activities. Temporary signs or banners visible only within the park and signs physically held by a person outside the park announcing the activity may be utilized during any such events.

Offerings:

Other Dag Friendly Parks in Pompano Beach: Alsdorf Park Bill Keith Park Centennial Park Cresthaven Park Harbors Edge Park Highlands Park Hunters Manor Park Indian Mound Park Jackson Park Lovely Park North Pompano Park (Dog run only) Roy L. Rogers Park