Park rules

Thank you in advance for respecting our park rules! We’re proud to offer dedicated spaces to our four-legged North Enders, but it does take a whole lot of work! Following the park rules allows us to keep the parks clean, open, and safe, so thank you for doing your part. These rules apply to both the Prince Street Park and the Richmond Street Dog Run.

Users of the park do so at their own risk. The City of Boston, Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Responsible Urbanities for Fido (RUFF) are not liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the North End Dog Recreation Spaces (NE DRS).

Before you enter:

The NE DRS is for dogs, their handlers, and those accompanying them. No other use is allowed.
All dogs must be licensed, vaccinated and healthy (no contagious diseases or parasites).
Dogs showing aggression towards people or other dogs are not allowed in the NE DRS.
Dogs in heat are not allowed in the NE DRS.
Puppies younger than four months are prohibited.
Prong, choke, and spike collars must be removed upon entering the NE DRS.
Handlers must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Handlers are responsible for any injury or damage caused by the dog(s) under their control.

While in the parks:

Dogs must be in view and under the control of their handlers at all times.
Dogs must be removed from the NE DRS at the first sign of aggression.
Handlers must pick up and properly dispose of their dog’s waste immediately and should encourage others to do the same. The “pick up after your dog” law applies within the NE DRS and fines will be imposed for those who do not clean up after their dog(s).
Digging is not permitted. Handlers must fill any holes dug by dogs under their control.
Excessive barking is not allowed.
Children under 18 must be accompanies by an adult.
Handlers must have possession of their dog(s) leash at all times.
No smoking, drinking, or drugs are allowed in the NE DRS.

All incidents, injuries, or inappropriate conduct by dogs or people should be reported to RUFF at info@ruffboston.org or by contacting Boston Animal Control at (617) 635-5348. The City of Boston and RUFF may ban individual dogs or people from the NE DRS facility at any time and for any reason. All users must comply with rules in City of Boston Ordinance 11-10.2(f).