14.08.070 Animals.
A. Animal Control. Any animal in the park system is subject to Title 6 PCC, Animals. Animals must always be under the physical control of the owner, except in a designated off-leash area. The following additional requirements apply:
1. Dogs, pets, or domestic animals shall be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet or confined and under control at all times, except within a designated off-leash area, where subsection B of this Section shall apply.
2. It is unlawful for a person accompanied by an animal in the park system to fail to provide for the removal of their animal's fecal matter.
a. Horse and livestock waste shall be removed from all areas, including parking lots, open spaces, trails, and other areas approved for horse use, except in areas with a park steward or stewardship group responsible for horse waste removal. Special signage will be posted in such areas providing for this variance.
3. Animals are restricted from any designated swimming beach, golf course, athletic fields at Sprinker Recreation Center or Heritage Recreation Center, public buildings, and other areas deemed inappropriate for animals. Users shall follow posted signs.
4. No horses shall be permitted in any park except where designated and posted to specifically permit such activity. Horses shall not be permitted on any designated swimming area, campground, athletic field, picnic area, and other areas deemed inappropriate. Users shall follow posted signs. This regulation may be waived by the Director or designee for special events conducted by organized groups.
5. No person shall ride any horse or other animal in such a manner that might endanger life or limb of any person or animal, and no person shall allow a horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.
B. Designated Off-Leash Areas. Areas for off-leash dogs are provided in some parks, which allow dogs, under verbal/voice control of their handlers, to be off-leash within the designated confines of the off-leash park. All other provisions of this Title shall apply within off-leash areas. The following additional provisions shall also apply:
1. Off-leash areas are for use by dogs only; all other animals are prohibited. Micromobility devices are prohibited within off-leash areas.
2. Dogs who are aggressive, sick, unlicensed, in heat, and puppies under four months of age are prohibited.
3. Owners or handlers are legally responsible for the behavior and any damage caused by their dog.
4. Dogs shall always be within visual range of their owner/handler and under verbal/voice control.
5. Dog handlers shall be at least 16 years of age, and children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
6. Owners or handlers shall carry one leash for each dog in their care.
C. Fish and Shellfish. All laws, rules and regulations of the State of Washington relating to season limits and methods of fishing are applicable to fishing or gamefish, and taking shellfish or fish food in the park system.
1. No person may fish for or possess any fish taken from any dam, dike, bridge, dock, boat landing or beach which is posted with a sign prohibiting fishing.
2. The Director or designee may, upon finding good cause, close certain areas for specific periods of time to the taking of shell fish. Such closed areas shall be posted with appropriate signs.