PARK RULES

All users are hereby advised that the Bark Park is an unsupervised off leash recreational area of the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry.

All users are further advised that the use of this park is at their own risk.

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

  • 1.) Users must abide by all rules & regulations governing the use of Erie County and Recreation Lands & must comply with the directions of the Parks Department Personnel.

  • 2.) Bark Park Hours: 7 AM - 9 PM Summer: Memorial Day-Labor Day 7 AM - Dusk Winter: Labor Day- Memorial Day

  • 3.) Dog owners are legally & financially responsible for any property damage or personal injury inflicted by their dogs.

  • 4.) Children 12 & under must be accompanied & closely supervised by an adult.

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

  • 6.) Dogs with a history of dangerous or aggressive behavior are prohibited. Dogs who display aggression toward people or other dogs must be removed immediately.

  • 7.) Puppies under the age of four (4) months are prohibited. Dogs over six (6) months of age MUST be spayed/neutered..

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

  • 9.) All dogs must be leashed prior to entering&after exiting the fenced area.

  • 10.) Dog 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.

  • 11.) Owners must pick up after their dogs & refrain from littering.

  • 12.) Glass containers are NOT allowed.

  • 13.) Do not feed or give treats to dogs other than your own dog.

  • 14.) In an Emergency, call 911 or your veterinarian.

  • 15.) All non-emergencies shall be directed to the following: Amherst Police Non-Emergency 716-689-1311 Ellicott Creek Park Maintenance Area 716-693-2971 Erie County Parks Administration 716-858-7037

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!