DOG PARK
Hours of Operation
OPEN: 6:00 a.m. - CLOSED: Dusk
*Closed during wet conditions*
The dog park is dedicated to fun and activities with your dog. Dogs may run off-leash, under voice control, within the confines of the fenced area. If you are uncomfortable in the presence of unleashed dogs, you may wish to use other areas of the park. To ensure your safety and enjoyment, extensive research went into planning the dog park. Please take the time to read all the rules because we want you and your pet to have the best and safest visit possible. Enjoy!
ELIGIBILITY
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For safety reasons, we encourage you to register your dog(s) with GARA.
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All dogs must be at least four months of age to use the dog park.
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Dogs over 30 lbs. are not permitted in the small dog area.
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Dogs less than 30 lbs are not allowed in the large dog area.
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Dogs in heat are not permitted in or near the park.
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All dogs entering the park must be healthy, vaccinated against rabies, licensed,
and have tags displayed on a collar.
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All dogs must be spayed or neutered.
OFFICE HOURS :
Monday-Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
*Except Holidays and unless otherwise noted*
Park is open Sunrise to Sunset!
GETTYSBURG ALTERNATIVE SPORTS PARK
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CODE OF CONDUCT
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The Gettysburg Area Alternative Sports park is a safe and drug-free facility. Therefore there is no alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs permitted.
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The Gettysburg Area Alternative Sports park is a safe haven where all users
are treated respectfully. There will be NO profane language, fighting, pushing, physical or verbal abuse, or bullying tolerated.
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The Gettysburg Area Alternative Sports park believes in the safe practice of all sports. Helmets are required for all users. Protective gear; knee (and or shin for bikes) and elbow pads are required for all users. Skaters and Boarders under 20 years old must wear wrist guards. Wrist guards are recommended for all skaters and boarders.
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For their safety, users under 10 years old must be supervised by a person authorized by the parent or legal guardian, who is at least 16 years old. The supervisor must be actively supervising at all times.
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Spectators are encouraged to enjoy watching the practice of alternative sports but for everyone's safety they are to remain outside of the fence.
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For the safety of everyone, no food or beverages are allowed into the sports park.
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The Gettysburg Area Alternative Sports Park will do its best to provide a safe and clean facility, however, each user is responsible for his or her own actions and safety.
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All users skate/blade/bike AT THEIR OWN RISK.
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The code of conduct has been developed by the membership of GARA.
Have questions, ask a staff member.