Nassau County opens first dog park for residents to enjoy

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — The Board of County Commissioners, Nassau County Parks and Recreation, and the community came together on Monday to celebrate the opening of Nassau County’s first dog park. The new bark park is located within Nassau Crossing Park at 77480 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee.

The event on Apr. 24 began with a welcome message by Parks and Recreation Director, Jay Robertson. Robertson expressed the county’s excitement about the new dog park, and also spent a few minutes talking about the progress of Nassau Crossing Park.

The future looks bright for Nassau Crossing Park. Future amenities that were discussed included the soccer field, nature outlook, and splash park.

Pet safety was discussed and an overview of the park rules was provided to those in attendance.

Commissioner Klynt Farmer performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

The real fun was unleashed when all the dogs and their handlers were invited into the new park. The pets explored the obstacles that had been installed and had fun playing chase. Dogs were greeted by staff with complimentary treats.

Ribbon cutting Nassau City Commissioner Klynt Farmer cut the ribbon on the new bark park on Monday. (Nassau County)

Community The park is now open for residents to use at their leisure. (Nassau County)

Nassau Crossing dog park The new dog park includes obstacles in a fenced in area within Nassau Crossing Park. (Nassau County)

Grand opening City officials were on hand to celebrate the opening of the new dog park within Nassau Crossing Park. (Nassau County)

Dog park grand opening Nassau County's first dog park grand opening. (Nassau County)

Pet rules Dog park rules for owners and pets alike. (Nassau County)

Dog park The County's first dog park located within Nassau Crossing Park at 77480 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee. (Nassau County)

Conquering obstacles Just remember that agility equipment is for dog use only. (Nassau County)

Good times Everyone had a good time at the grand opening of the dog park in Nassau Crossing park. (Nassau County)

The Nassau Crossing dog park is now open for residents to use at their leisure. Residents are urged to be responsible while enjoying use of the park.

Below are the rules for use of the park. This information is also posted around the park as a reminder.

Owner Rules

All dogs must have current vaccinations
Control your dog at all times
Agility equipment is for dog use only (please keep toddlers and children off)
The park gate must remain closed at all times
All dogs must be leashed when preparing to leave the gated (dog park) area
3 dog maximum per visitor allowed
Clean up after your dogs
No people food or glass containers
All dogs must be accompanied by a person of at least 16 years of age
Park is use at your own risk

Dog Rules

No aggressive behavior
No unsupervised dogs
No female dogs in heat
No puppies (under 4 months of age)

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