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Off -Leash Dog Areas <br />RAMSEY GDUNN Search this site... <br />—o— ix contact Us I News I Reservations & Permits I Volunteer <br />rRecreation G 5/7-14m, - Kusa 71/iecs6 <br />. Gictr"a r <br />ws <br />Parks Trails and Activities Event Spaces Golf Arenas Active Living <br />Natural Resources <br />Parks aM Recrexi.,> Parks Trails and Natural Re... Off -Leash Dog Areas <br />OFF -LEASH DOG AREA <br />What Are They? <br />An "off leash area" means any area designated by a <br />governing body within which dogs, under the effective <br />control of their owners, keepers or guardians, may be off <br />leash. Off leash dog areas: <br />• Provide an opportunity for dogs to exercise and r. <br />socialize <br />• Vary in size and characteristics and have different <br />terrains <br />• Have amenities that make it clear that dogs are invited, not just permitted <br />• May include pathways, benches or picnic tables. <br />Socialization - It's Well Beyond the Dog Park <br />What is socialization? To be social means to be accepting and comfortable with the culture <br />and behaviors of a community. Our dogs are forced to live within our human community, with <br />human behaviors, and the sights and sounds of our culture. It is our responsibility to socialize <br />our dogs so they can feel relaxed and not threatened as they go through life in our world. <br />Locations <br />The off leash areas are located at Rice Creek Regional Trail <br />Corridor in Shoreview, the Lower Afton area of Battle Creek <br />Regional Park in Maplewood, the Woodview Open Space <br />Site in Roseville, and the Otter Lake Site in White Bear - <br />Township. Acreage of the sites is estimated. <br />• The Battle Creek site is 35 acres <br />• The Otter Lake site is 10 acres <br />• The Rice Creek site is 13 acres <br />• The Woodview site is 4 acres. This site also has a <br />handicapped accessible area that is entirely fenced <br />Please note: Dogs allowed on leash on bituminous only in the Sucker-Vadnais Lakes <br />Property <br />• Spring 2012 Newsletter <br />Fence Map <br />• Rules and Locations Brochure <br />• What To Do if You Are the Victim of a Crime <br />Dog Park Guardian Program• kf�'•s <br />The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is <br />looking for an individual(s) to volunteer to be our point <br />person(s), acting as the communication link between the <br />park users and the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation <br />Department. The primary responsibilities of the Dog Park <br />Guardian(s) are: <br />• To help identify maintenance issues within the park <br />• To act as spokesperson for park users, bringing to the attention of the Parks and <br />Recreation Department issues to be resolved or suggestions for site improvements <br />• The goal of this program is to improve communication and expectations between <br />users of our dog parks and our maintenance and operations division. <br />If you would be interested in helping to fulfil this important community need antlforwould like <br />more information about our Dog Park Guardian Program, please <br />contact Parks@co.mmsey.mn.us or phone 651-748-2500. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Tamarack Nature <br />Center <br />® <br />Rme Geek Win, <br />Otter <br />lake <br />n <br />®Woodview <br />Open Spare <br />^3 T <br />Botta Creek <br />_1 <br />©RoPavy Cuumy <br />- <br />ORlxfh D<grt.m <br />Off -leash Dog Areas <br />http://isyspwebprod:22051/parks/Pages/Off-Leash-Dog-Area.aspx 6/12/2012 <br />