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Pets in Onondaga County Parks

Wegmans Good Dog Park - Central New York's top rated spot to bring your dog. Open year round.

You may also want to bring your dog to Jamesville Beach Park's Off-Leash Area. Open April-October.

Responsible dog owners are welcome in Onondaga County Parks. Please follow a few regulations to help keep the park clean and safe for everyone. Local Law #2 restricts animal access in Onondaga County Parks to dogs on 6' leashes and horses on bridle paths.

• Dogs must be controlled by their owners at all times.
• Dogs must be leashed (not longer than six feet) at all times.
• Skating/biking with your pet is not allowed.
• Pets are not allowed at athletic fields, playgrounds, beaches or in buildings.
  
• Owners must clean up after their pets. Clean-up mitts and waste stations are located throughout the parks for your convenience.
• Dogs must be licensed and have a current rabies shot as required by New York State Law. The person
  accompanying the dog must have proof of rabies vaccination with them. Vaccines for other communicable dog diseases such as distemper are strongly recommended but not required.
  
• Pets are not allowed at special events.
  
• In Onondaga Lake Park, pets are not permitted on the East Shore Trail (wheels only). Dogs are allowed on the Shoreline Walking Trail. Pets are not permitted to ride the Wegmans Tram.
  
• Pets are not allowed at specialized Onondaga County Park venues including Rosamond Gifford
  Zoo at Burnet Park and Beaver Lake Nature Center.