Washington Township Paw Park

The First Dog Park in Hendricks County!

The Township is proud to announce the first Dog Park in Hendricks County, aptly named “Paw Park.” The facility is located just west of the Washington Township Park, at US 36 & C.R. 575 East. Paw Park was designed to give the Washington Township community an opportunity to exercise and socialize their dogs in an off-leash area.

All dogs are required to have a Paw Park Pass to use the area. The pass includes a tag that must be worn on the dogs collar in plain view at all times. This will help our staff and other dog owners easily identify dogs which are entitled to use the Paw Park.

Registration Information

To obtain a yearly or daily Paw Park Pass, fill out the 2010 APPLICATION and bring it along with a copy of the vaccination records (Must include current Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, & Parvo shots) to the Administration Office along with a check made payable to Washington Township, or exact change.

Fees

1-Year Pass: $50.00 (valid for 1 year from date of purchase)
Replacement Tag: $10.00 (must be worn on the collar at all times)
Replacement Card: $10.00 (must have a card to enter the park)
2nd Dog 1-Year Pass: $25.00
1-Day Pass: $5.00

Petiquette & Rules

The success of the park is dependant on the compliance and self-monitoring of the following rules:

Professional dog trainers may not use this area to conduct business.
Handlers must monitor their dog’s behavior and stay within view of pet at all times.
Be cautious with dog toys; some dogs don’t like to share.
Aggressive behavior towards people and/or other dogs should be leashed AND removed from the park immediately.
Dog’s “in heat”, ill, or injured are not permitted in the Paw Park.
Handlers are legally and personally responsible for all damage / injury caused by their dog.
Handlers must carry a leash and pick-up baggies or other clean-up devices at all times.
Dogs must be leashed when entering & exiting the Paw Park and must be leashed at all times outside the Paw Park.
Dogs must be at least four months old.
Paw Park is subject to patrol by animal control and park staff.
Access to Paw Park will be restricted during select special events and periodic maintenance. If restricted, notification will be posted.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the Paw Park unless accompanied by an adult.
Handlers may not bring more than two dogs.
Handlers may use only bite-sized treats in Paw Park. Do not feed treats to other dogs without owner’s permission!
No pets other than dogs are permitted in Paw Park.
Handlers must stop their dogs from digging and immediately fill in all holes.
A Handleris defined as anyone, owner or other, responsible for a dog or dogs utilizing the Paw Park.