Gaithersburg Dog Park to Reopen on April 1

A Gaithersburg Dog Exercise Area located in Green Park is scheduled to reopen on April 1, according to city officials.

The Dog Park, located at 151 Bickerstaff Way, was closed during the winter and city staff have seeded the area ahead of the reopening.

Hours of operation are from 7 a.m. until sunset daily, use during other times is prohibited by the city.

On the city’s website, users of the Dog Park are reminded to follow rules and regulations. This includes; bringing no more than two dogs at any one time and securing the outer gate while entering and exiting the facility.

According to the Dog Park’s rules and regulations, those who are found in violation of the rules are subject to removal from the area and/or a $100 citation per violation. Violators may also have their Dog Park membership revoked or be banned from the area.

For a full list of rules, visit the city’s website.

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