- Central Bark Dog Park
Permits
Registration and permitting of all dogs are required for use of the Lemont Township’s Central Bark Dog Park.
Permit applications may be obtained at the Township Office located at 16300 Alba Street (right up the hill from our dog park), or by printing the application below.
Applications may be brought in, or mailed to the Township Office, along with required proof of rabies vaccination (copy of Veterinarian documentation) and appropriate fee.
2025 Annual fees:
$25 for Lemont Township Residents
$35 for Non-Residents
Payable to Lemont Township (we accept cash, check or credit card for payment).
The purpose of this nominal annual registration is to offset the maintenance costs and to protect the users of the park.
Please complete application in full, along with vaccine records and payment. Application may be dropped off or mailed to Lemont Township at 16300 Alba St., Lemont, IL 60439. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM.
Dog Park Rules
All users are required to purchase a Dog Park Permit prior to entry.
Please be curteous to other dog owners and familiarize yourself with the rules and etiquette information provided.
Failure to comply with any of the below listed rules will result in fines and/or
revocation of your dog park permit.
All state, county and village park ordinances will be enforced.
Dog Park Rules
- You must purchase a membership each year at the Lemont Township Community Center. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required.
- Please display ID lanyard on your dog’s leash or around your neck when using the dog park.
- Owners may only have up to 3 dogs in the dog park at one time. All dogs must remain in the same run area with their owner.
- Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.
- Because of plant and animal habitats that make Heritage Woodland Sanctuary unique, regulations require that a dog must be on a leash no greater than 10 feet in length.
- Dogs must display their current rabies tag.
- Owners must clean up after their dog(s). Bags and waste stations are available through out the park and on our walking paths.
- Owners must leave unhealthy dogs and those in heat at home.
- Owners must remain with their dogs inside the fenced Dog Park and keep their dog under control at all times.
- Dogs are not be allowed to disturb, harass or interfere with wildlife or human visitors.
- Please use caution when visiting the dog park and leash and/or remove your dog from the park at the first sign of aggressive behavior.
- Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damage caused by their dogs.
- Puppies under six months of age are NOT ALLOWED. Caution and good judgment should be used when introducing puppies to the dog park.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and not left unattended at the dog park.
- Users of the dog park do so at their own risk. The Lemont Township is not responsible for any injury or damage cause by any dog at Central Bark Dog Park.
- If an incident or injury occurs, call 815-886-2141 or 911.
- Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- The Lemont Township reserves the right to suspend or revoke park privileges to any member who fails to follow park rules and etiquette or where we have determined that a member dog or dog owner is dangerous to others or is in violation of any applicable animal ordinances or regulations.
- Do not allow anyone into the park that does not have their ID lanyard. This is for you and your pet’s safety. Encourage dog park visitors to register their pet at the Lemont Township adminstration office or go online to complete the process.
- You must re-register annually to ensure acess to the Central Bark Dog Park. Be sure your dog’s vaccination records are up-to-date. Thank you!!
Dog Park Incidents
1. Separate and leash the dogs.
2. Remove dogs to a neutral area outside of the dog park.
3. Inspect dogs for injury.
3. Exchange contact information between owners.
4. Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
Call 815-886-2141 or call 911.
