The HRF Bark Park located behind tennis courts at Donut Lake Rec Park @ 13715 Charwell Crossing will be closed beginning Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 26 Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Lighting poles refurbishment project inside Bark Park area to be completed by Saturday, August 26, 2023.

HRF Bark Park Rules: Effective as of August 14, 2023 per amended HRF Rules & Regulations. Copy is attached for reference.

  1. Hours of Operation are daylight hours, seven (7) days a week.
  2. All rules for the Facilities also apply to the Bark Park.
  3. Owners are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dog(s). This means owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog’s behavior. The District has no liability or responsibility for injuries or loss in the Bark Park.
  4. Limit of two (2) dogs per person per visit.
  5. Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated with registration and rabies tags displayed on each dog’s collar.
  6. Dogs must be leashed before entering and upon leaving the Bark Park but must be off-leash within the confines of the Bark Park. Owners must have a visible leash for each dog at all times.
  7. Owners must have visible pet waste disposal materials at all times and must collect and properly dispose of dog fecal matter in a garbage receptacle.
  8. Owners must be in verbal and sight control of their dog(s) at all times and prevent aggressive behavior, biting, fighting and aggressive barking. Dog(s) shall never be left unattended.
  9. Dogs with a known history of dangerous or aggressive behavior are prohibited. Dog(s) found to be aggressive must be immediately escorted out of the Bark Park by its owner.
  10. No puppies under four (4) months of age are allowed in the Bark Park.
  11. No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Bark Park.
  12. No children age 12 or younger are allowed in the Bark Park. Children ages 13 through 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Permitted children must be supervised by the adult and behave appropriately: No running, shouting, chasing dogs, or petting other people’s dogs without the owner’s permission.
  13. No food, for dogs or humans, is allowed in the Bark Park.
  14. No other types of animals are permitted in the Bark Park.
  15. No use of any type of vehicle is permitted within the gated areas of the Bark Park.