Dog Park

Who pays for the park?

The Chelmsford Dog Park was built using money from grants and donations. The town did not put any tax money into the building of the park and does not have any budget line items for the support and maintenance of the park.  The park is maintained by the Chelmsford Dog Association through the volunteering and generous donations of individuals and organizations who contribute money, equipment and time.

How does someone get banned?

The CDA is not responsible for banning people from the Park. The park is on town land, and as such, falls under the jurisdiction of the town management. In order for the town to ban a dog/owner from the park, there must typically be a record of multiple incidents.

How do I report someone?

If a dog in the park is acting aggressively or dangerously toward humans or other dogs, or a human in the park is being belligerent, acting dangerously or breaking the rules (even after a reminder/request or two) – this can and should be escalated to the Chelmsford Police by calling (978) 256-0754.

Why Grass?

This question gets asked quite frequently.
The biggest concern that people seem to have is that grass requires upkeep (mowing, occasional replanting, etc)
While this is true, the choice of ground cover was considered very carefully and was chosen after a significant amount of research.

Are there Age Restrictions?

Yes, the dog park has age restrictions on both dogs and humans.
Puppies under the age of 4 months are not allowed in the park.
Human children under the age of 6 are not allowed in the park.

Dog Park Etiquette

We all want the dog park to be the fun time for our dogs. A little understanding of dog behavior and an alert eye is all it takes for good dog interaction. A little personal responsibility for the park is all it takes for the park to stay nice and clean.

What can I do?

We depend on individuals to volunteer and donate. We have many needs, and opportunities. Anything you can do is greatly appreciated! Contact us, either in person at the park, or via one of the contact forms in the menu above.

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