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Amenities

About Paw Print Park...

Paw Print Park is owned, operated and maintained by the City of Janesville. Contact the City of Janesville Parks division at 608-755-3030 for all things park-related.

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OPEN DAWN TO DUSK

IT'S THE LAW: Pick up after your dog. Bags and a dumpster located on site. Please help keep the park clean and safe for everyone!

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Paw Print Park was created in 2006. It is located at 2701 S. Oakhill Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin. It is a permit-based park; permits are available through the City of Janesville (Parks Division or the Clerk-Treasurer's office in City Hall). For more information, contact the City of Janesville Parks division at 608-755-3030 or reference their Dog Exercise Area information.

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IMPORTANT: Paw Print Park is SELF-FUNDED with tag sales. Your tag money goes directly to operation and maintenance costs for the park. Help support maintenance and development by purchasing a tag.

About Paw Print Park
Amenities

Amenities

  • On-site parking

  • Center pavilion

  • Seating throughout park

  • Trails through a 16 acre prairie

  • Restroom (pit toilet)

  • On-site water fountain and spigot (seasonal)

  • Shade structures (seasonal)

  • Small dog area (separate from all dog area)

  • First aid kits (provided by The Pack)

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PERMIT REQUIRED TO BRING A DOG

PER PAW PRINT PARK RULES AND JANESVILLE CITY ORDINANCE SEC. 8-78 / 6.12.100,

ALL PARK USERS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR DOGS.

BAGS AND A DUMPSTER ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. 

City of Janesville - Posted Park Rules

City of Janesville - Posted Park Rules

  • Hours of Operation: Dawn to Dusk

  • Licenses: All dogs must be licensed by the municipality in which their owner lives.

  • Permits: Each dog that uses the dog park must have a permit or must pay the daily use fee. Please be aware that in order to purchase a dog park permit, you will FIRST need a current dog license from your municipality.

  • A new permit must be purchased each calendar year.

  • Control: Dogs must always be under the effective control of the owner. Do not allow your dog to disturb wildlife or interfere with other park users. If you cannot control your dog off-leash, you must leash your dog and leave the park, so as not to disturb other park users.

  • Supervision: City employees will supervise the park usage and periodically check for dog registration.

  • Leaving your dog unattended is dangerous to your dog and other park users. Mischief can happen quickly. Stay close to your dog at all times to maintain effective control.

  • Don’t bring dogs younger than 4 months to a dog park. They won’t have all the necessary vaccinations to play safely with other animals.

  • The owner or caretaker of each dog is responsible for cleaning up after their dog.

  • Don’t bring a female dog in season. Spayed/neutered animals are recommended.

  • Don’t bring more than three dogs to the park at one time. It subjects the park to overuse, and it may be difficult to maintain effective control.

  • Keep your dog on-leash until you get inside the off-leash area. This shows respect to other park users and will be much safer for your dog.

  • When you bring children to a dog park, please supervise them closely. No strollers are permitted.

  • Don’t smoke or eat while at the dog park. Cigarette butts and food wrappers are tempting to dogs, but bad for them.

  • Always observe all posted park rules.

  • Janesville Parks Division reserves the right to revoke a Paw Print Park permit if the owner does not abide by the park rules.

  • Owners are legally responsible for their dog’s actions.

  • Contact the Police Department non-emergency number at 757-2244 if you experience problems with other dogs or owners.

  • The park features an all dog area and a small dog area. No dogs over 25lbs allowed in the small dog area.

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