The park features an area for small dogs and two areas for large dogs. This site is for people who would like to find out about Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park and to possible coordinate with other dog owners for play dates. Please post pictures of your pets playing at the park. This site is not maintained by the City of Wichita. The City of Wichita will occasionally lock the gates after inclem
ent weather in an effort to let the grass fully take hold at this dog park. Dog Park Rules:
• Dogs must be 5 months of age or over & have a valid rabies vaccination and applicable license.
• All dogs must wear a collar with identification and rabies tags when using the park.
• Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the fenced area of the park & have a leash available while in the park. Persons handling dogs must be at least 14 years of age.
• Dog handlers must remain in the dog park with dog, and must be in reasonable control of the dog at all times.
• No more than three dogs are allowed per visitor.
• Dogs that have been deemed dangerous under Chapter 6 of the city code, dogs that show aggressiveness towards people or other animals, or dogs that are ill are prohibited from using the dog park.
• Dog parks are only for the use of dogs and their owners/handlers. No other types of pets are allowed in the dog park.
• No food, rawhide chews, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, skateboards, motorbikes, bicycles, or rollerblades allowed.
• No littering.
• Smoking is prohibited inside the dog park area and within ten feet of the park perimeter.
• Owners / handlers are responsible for their dogs behavior and must immediately remove excrement deposited by their dog from the park and fill any holes dug by their pet.
• Professional Dog trainers may not conduct business in the park.
• Park areas are segregated for the use of “small” and “large” dogs. Small dogs are defined as dogs weighing 25 lbs or less, and large dogs are dogs weighing more than 25 lbs.
• Owners / handlers will not allow large dogs into the small dog area of the park.
• Owners / handlers will not allow small dogs into the large dog area of the park.
• Animal bites should be reported to Animal Services at 350-3360.
• Owners / handlers must immediately restrain their animal and / or leave the park when instructed to do so by any law enforcement or animal control officer or parks department employee.
• Violations or disregard of these rules can result in removal from the park, suspension of use privileges, and citations and or fines.
