PARK RULES

All users are hereby advised that the Bark Park is an unsupervised off leash recreational area of Ellicott Creek Park.

Use of this facility is at your own risk and each owner is legally and financially responsible for any damage or injury caused by thier dogs(s).

Users must abide by all rules and regulations governing the use of Erie County Parks and must comply with the directions of the Parks Department Personnel.

By use of the Bark Park, you agree to the following:

Bark Park Hours:

7 AM - 9 PM Summer: Memorial Day-Labor Day

7 AM - Dusk Winter: Labor Day- Memorial Day

Closed: March 15 - May15

Seasonal Closure to protect turf.

  • Dates may change & are dependent on Turf & Weather conditions.)

  • Friends of Ellicott recommends checking our website or Facebook page for possible early closures or early opening.

  • ‍ ‍Children 12 and under must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult.

  • There is a limit of 2 dogs per supervising adult within the Bark Park area.

  • Dogs who display aggression toward people or other dogs must be removed from the park immediately.

  • ‍ Dogs over six (6) months of age MUST be spayed/neutered.

  • Dogs must be properly licensed, vaccinated and wear a collar with ID and updated information. Recommended vaccinations are: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Leptospirosis.

  • All dogs must be leashed prior to entering and after exiting the fenced area.

  • Owners must be in verbal command of their dogs and have a leash ready at all times. Dogs must never be unattended or out of sight.

  • Owners must are responible for picking up after their dog and disposing in designated dog waste containers.

  • Commercial solicitation prohibited without approval by Friends of Ellicott Inc. and/or Erie County.

  • Feeding or giving treats to dogs other than your own is prohibited.

  • In an Emergency, call 911 or your veterinarian.

  • All non-emergencies shall be directed to the following: Erie County Sheriff-716-858-2903. Amherst Police Non-Emergency-716-689-1311.

    For Park Concerns: Erie County Deptartment of Parks, Recreation & Forestry-716-858-8355

ALWAYS PROHIBITED

  • Alcohol, tobacco & glass containers

  • Dogs with a history of aggressive behavior

  • Dogs under four (4) months of age

  • Fishing on the bridge or with the Bark Park

  • Littering

  • Wheeled devices EXCEPT mobility aids

  • Unattended dogs

To review the rules while at the park, look for rule boards like this one, both before & after the bridge.

Thank you for familiarizing yourself with the rules & abiding by them while you are at Ellicott Island Bark Park!