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Dog Rules at Ottawa County Parks<\/h1>\n

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Ottawa County Parks & Recreation welcomes dogs to most of its properties! A few rules are in place to ensure all of our guests are comfortable while visiting the parks. These rules also protect wildlife and many fragile, natural features of the properties. If you fail to obey them, you risk being ticketed.<\/p>\n

Rules<\/h2>\n
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  1. Dogs must be controlled on leashes ten foot or less, except in off-leash areas.<\/li>\n
  2. Leave no trace of your dog. Clean up and dispose of animal waste immediately.<\/li>\n
  3. Dogs displaying vicious or aggressive behavior will be asked to leave.<\/li>\n
  4. Pets are not permitted in buildings, restrooms, picnic shelters, or playgrounds with the exception of the Grand Ravines South restroom.<\/li>\n
  5. Service animals for those with disabilities are permitted in all areas at all times following leash laws. Please note emotional support or comfort animals do not qualify as service animals or for any exceptions to park rules.<\/li>\n
  6. Seasonal restrictions apply at some properties. Check the\u00a0guidelines<\/a> for your preferred park. Dogs are not allowed anywhere in Pigeon Creek Park while there is snow on the ground. (Service animals are allowed.) Dogs are never allowed at Rosy Mound Natural Area, Olive Shores, Mt. Pisgah and the stairs at North Ottawa Dunes.<\/li>\n
  7. Michigan law requires that your dog is licensed. Licenses can be purchased from\u00a0Ottawa County<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  8. Please review the\u00a0Grand Ravines Dog Park Rules<\/a>\u00a0before visiting the park.<\/li>\n
  9. Limited dog beach hours are\u00a0no longer<\/strong>\u00a0in effect at Kirk Park.\u00a0Learn more.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Helpful Tips<\/h2>\n