Where a Dog Can Be a Dog

           Bill Buckles surrounded by his other buddies.

The City’s first off-leash dog park was officially opened on Jan. 21, 2012. The park, an excellent example of a partnership between the City of Bartlesville and a group of civic-minded residents, provides over 2.5 acres “where a dog can be a dog”.  Located at 2400 SE Adams Boulevard, there are two separate areas, one for the small dogs and one for the large dogs. For an interactive map of streets and other features of Bartlesville go to GIS City Maps.  To ensure safety and a positive environment for all pets and people, please observe the following basic rules to keep your dog park a fun and safe place to be.

Park Rules

  • Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • No dog under 4 months of age is permitted within the fenced area. Dogs only. No other animals may be brought into the fenced area.
  • All dogs must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) and must be in view of and within voice control of their owner at all times.
  • Owners are liable and responsible for the actions of their dogs at all times.
  • Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the fenced area.
  • Supervise children to avoid conflicts with dogs.
  • Aggressive dogs should be immediately leashed and removed from the park.
  • Dogs must be property licensed and vaccinated.
  • Clean up after your dog.
  • Dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Don’t bring food (dog or human) into the fenced area.
  • Children under the age of 12 are not allowed within the fenced area without adult supervision.

    Making new friends, both four legged and two.

Canine Code of Conduct

  • Be friendly! Don’t hound other dogs. And please, no mounting in public.
  • Don’t dig or throw dirt on others.
  • Avoid barking excessively where it disturbs others.
  • Don’t spread germs. If you are sick, stay home until you feel better.
  • Remember that off-leash does not mean out of control.
  • Have fun, run, play and wag at will.

 

And most important, remember to Scoop your Poop!

The City of Bartlesville or its designees reserves the right to ask a user(s) and their dogs to leave this dog park for any reason.

The City of Bartlesville is honored to have a partnership with the Bark Park Buddies who work tirelessly to maintain, operate, make, and fund improvements to Cooper Dog Park.  The Bark Park Buddies are a volunteer non-profit organization.  Without them and their love for the dogs, there would be no Cooper Dog Park.  Funding from memberships in this organization directly benefit Cooper Dog Park.  Please consider a membership in this amazing organization by visiting the Bark Park Buddies website.

For more information about Cooper Dog Park, please visit Bark Park Buddies or Cooper Dog Park’s Facebook page.

Bark Park Buddies