8.04.070 - RESTRICTIONS ON ANIMALS IN PARKS
A. Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed within those areas of city parks designated in Bellingham Policies and Procedures Manual PAR 03.01.20. B. All dogs, where otherwise allowed on city park property as provided in the above referenced policy, must be under control by means of a leash, as required by Chapter 7.08 of this code; provided, that this requirement does not apply to areas of park property designated for dog exercise and training. C. Horses are only allowed on paved roads open to motor vehicles, and on bridle paths designated by the Director of Parks and Recreation as such in the following parks: 1. Arroyo Park 2. Cornwall Park 3. Lake Padden Park 4. Little Squalicum Park 5. Whatcom Falls Park D. Domestic animals of all sorts are not allowed on the beach areas of Lake Padden and Bloedel Donovan Parks. 'Beach" for purposes of this subsection means those areas designated by the Director of Parks and Recreation as reserved for public swimming, together with all park land within 15' of the edge of Lake Whatcom and Lake Padden. E. Owners or handlers are responsible for cleaning up their animals' waste deposits left on park property. F. Owners and handlers are required to have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove their animals' fecal matter when accompanied by said animal on public property or public easement. G. No person shall hunt, catch, or injure any wild animal or bird on park property. H. A violation of this section is a civil infraction. [Ord. 10612 §2, 1995]
