Dog Parks
The Park District provides two locations where dogs are permitted off-leash with a valid membership :
• Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park-open year round Larry Fink Memorial Park , 1377 Clavey Rd .
• Highland Park Golf Learning Center-open Mid Dec-Mid Mar * 2205 Skokie Valley Hwy , north of Park Ave .
Please note : The Moraine dog beach will not open in 2021 and is closed for an indefinite period of time , please go to
pdhp . org for more information . * Opening and closing dates are weather dependent . Hours of Operation
• Dog parks are open from dawn until dusk 7 days a week
• The parks will close periodically for cleaning and maintenance Dog Park Amenities
• Pickup bag dispensers and trash receptacles
• Locked off-leash exercise area , accessible only with key fob membership card at Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park
Membership
• Membership is required to use the dog parks . You will receive a key fob membership card within ten business days of registration . You must carry this fob membership card with you when visiting all off-leash dog park areas .
• To register , visit pdhp . org . Or send an email requesting dog park membership assistance to registrations @ pdhp . org and a staff person will assist you in the process .
• Dog park memberships are valid for a 12-month period from date of purchase .
Fees
• Resident : $ 50 first dog ($ 25 each additional dog ) Must provide current City of Highland Park dog tag number
• Non-resident : $ 150 first dog ($ 75 each additional dog ) Must provide current rabies vaccination tag number
All members must comply with state and local Executive Orders , and Park District rules including the use of face masks and social distancing as recommended by the CDC and DCEO .
Rules and Regulations Membership may be revoked if rule is violated .
• Presentation of your key fob membership card is required for use of the parks and is not transferable .
• Owners / handlers are solely responsible for damage or injury caused by their dogs to another dog , person or park property .
• Dogs must be fully immunized and display City of Highland Park and rabies tags .
• Maximum of two dogs per person on any single visit .
• The small dog area is for dogs 25 lbs . or less .
• Dogs known to be aggressive are prohibited . Be prepared to leash your dog if it becomes aggressive .
• Dogs must wear collars at all times . Spiked or pinch collars are prohibited .
• Owners are responsible for immediately cleaning up and properly disposing of waste .
• Children must be at least 10 years of age to enter the off-leash area and must be closely supervised .
• Appropriate dog park behavior required : no running , no chasing dogs , and no petting of other dogs unless permission is requested from owner first .
• Food is prohibited in the off-leash area .
• Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the off-leash area . Fines up to $ 500 . City Ord . 61-09 , J . 35 , p . 193-219 ( Passed 10 / 26 / 09 ), Park District Ordinance No . 01-04 , SECTION 2.03 .
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