(1) It is unlawful for any person to ride a horse or other beast of burden upon any park property unless specifically designated for such or without specific permission of the Director.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to allow or permit any animal to be at large in any park, except dog guides or service animals, as defined in Chapter 70.84 RCW (“white cane law”), or those animals used by a law enforcement officer; provided, that except in areas in which animals are prohibited, animals are permitted in a park if on a leash not greater than 10 feet in length, or otherwise securely caged or securely restrained.

(3) The Director may ban dogs and other pets from areas of any park where the Director determines it appropriate.

(4) Any person with any animal in his or her possession in any park shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal and shall not allow the animal to bite or otherwise molest or annoy other park visitors.

(5) Any person with an animal in his or her possession in any park shall carry equipment for removing fecal matter, and shall collect and place fecal matter deposited by such animal in an appropriate receptacle.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the Director may designate certain areas in parks as allowing dogs and/or other pets to be off leash.

(7) Violation of any of the provisions of this section constitutes a Class 3 civil infraction. [Ord. 4494 § 2, 2020; Ord. 3616 § 1, 2003; Code 1970 § 9.48.080.]