Membership and Visiting Program

Park memberships

Park memberships run for either 3, 6, 9, or 12 consecutive months from the time of sign-up. You must visit the park at least once before deciding whether a membership is right for you and your dog. Visitors are only allowed in when the office is open (see location & hours tab). Please see the rate information below for visiting with your dog. Visits are limited to three in a calendar year and then a membership is required for subsequent park usage. Visit fees will be credited towards a new membership in the same calendar year.

Proof of current immunizations (rabies, bordetella, distemper/parvo) are required before dogs are allowed to enter the park and before membership and visitor applications can be processed.

We will continually assess the activities at the park to determine when to restrict new members and visitors so that we can retain a relaxed and uncrowded environment during peak usage times

Membership Form updated 26 Jan 2022

PARK RULES & EXPECTATIONS

Membership Benefits

Members can expect a clean and well maintained environment to run their dogs. This means a park that is free from dog waste, trash, undesirable brush, etc. Landscaping will be maintained. Walks, running areas, rest areas, office and grooming areas will be clean and neat. Office management will regularly walk the park to ensure that the facility is well maintained. Members can expect a safe environment to run their dogs. Dogs that interact will be healthy, non-aggressive and not in heat. Perimeter fencing will be kept in good shape with 6” underground and 5 ½’ above ground maintained. Adequate parking will be provided.Members can expect that business management will be onsite for regular office hours and readily reached at all times by phone. Business management will deal with any member issues and enforce the park rules. Members are invited to voice their opinions regarding park operations, improvements and maintenance.

Management Expectations

The management expects that members will treat the facility with respect at all times. This will include picking up after themselves and their dogs. Members will ensure that their dogs are not destructive to the facility.The management expects that members are responsible and accountable for the health and behavior of their dogs. This will include submitting documentation of up-to-date health records as well as ensuring voice control and visual contact of their dogs at all times while off leash in the park. It is expected that dogs will be on leash whenever on the premises but outside the fenced park or office.The management expects that all members treat other park users and business management with consideration and respect. If issues between members arise, it is expected that the members will inform management so that the issues can be dealt with.

Rules

Regarding dog handlers:

Dog’s handler is responsible for any injury or damage caused by their dog.
Dog’s handler is required to pick-up all waste produced by their dog.
Dog’s handler is required to be present at all times and to always keep their dog(s) in sight and under control.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult, must be closely supervised and should not run, chase dogs or pet other dogs unless permission is granted by the owner.

Regarding dogs:

Dogs with excessive barking may be asked to leave.
Dogs in heat are not allowed.
Dogs must be healthy and have proof of all required immunizations.
Dogs must be collared with something other than a choke, prong or spiked collar while in the park.
Dogs must be older than 4 months and have been owned by handler for at least 30 days.
Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be moved immediately to another area of the park by their owner or must leave the park.
Dogs must be on a leash to and from the park access points.

Enforcement of Rules

The business management will ensure that all new dogs have proof of current immunizations. The management will also maintain a database of member and visiting dog immunizations so as to check for updates as necessary. Card key access may be turned off for members with out of date dog health records.All new dogs must demonstrate lack of aggression. Members owning dogs with social or aggression problems will discuss options for safely using the park with business management in order to continue membership. Discussions will be held with members not able to sufficiently control their dogs to determine whether the park membership is a safe option for them or whether their dog’s behavior is a liability to the park or its other members. This will include dogs that bark incessantly, do not respect the fence, or destroy park property. The business management will maintain a database of member and dog rule infractions and issues. Continued infractions or issues may result in revoking membership. Business management must address issues and rule infractions as soon as they become apparent.

Rates

Memberships

Membership runs from the time of sign-up for the next consecutive months in the membership duration. Membership allows the member to access the park from 6 am to 9 pm, every day of the membership (the park is closed a very few days a year for maintenance or special activities). Members have full access to the meadow, separately fenced area, pond, dock, and agility equipment. Members will be welcome at all park social functions and will have special rates for using the self-grooming tubs and scheduled nail trimmings.

Members are provided with one security access card with a membership
Additional or replacement cards – $10 each card
Members are allowed to bring guests without dogs at any time. Guests with dogs will have to pay a visit fee and show current shot records for their dogs.
Dogs must have current vaccinations and be non-aggressive

There is a one-time administration fee of $40 for all new members. This fee covers paperwork, one security access card, pictures, health record checks, and assessments of dog social ability, aggressiveness, and obedience. This is a family fee and covers all family dogs and members.

Membership can be acquired for either 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, or 12-month durations.

Following are membership charges:

Memberships	12 Month	9 Month	6 Month	3 Month
Admin (first time only)	$40	$40	$40	$40
First dog membership	$375	$335	$255	$180
Each additional dog	$90	$80	$60	$40

Membership payments can be paid in full at the time of sign-up, semi-annually or quarterly. There is an additional $10 processing fee charged for each additional payment tracking and invoicing after the first.

Available discounts

10% discount off the first membership fee for any dog adopted within the last year from a reputable rescue
10% discount off the membership fee for any college student with an active student activity card
10% discount off the membership fee for the immediate family of an active or veteran member of the US Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy)

Visitors

Individuals are welcome to visit the park from 10 am to 6 pm when the office is open. The office is open every day except for Mondays and holidays.

When you arrive for your first visit, please leave your dog in your car while you come into the office to fill out the initial paperwork. Plan on 10-15 minutes for this. If you can’t leave your dog in the car (too hot or whatever reason), bring them in and we will deal with it.

Individuals who live in Kalamazoo County are limited to 3 visits during the calendar year; after that, membership will be required for entry. Special arrangements can be made for frequent out-of-town guests with dogs.

Proof of the dog’s current vaccinations (rabies, distemper/parvo, bordetella) is required at the time of visit. Visit cost:

Visitor with one dog – $15
Cost for each additional dog – $5

The visit fee is a “day pass” and allows the visitor and their dog(s) to visit as many times as they like on that day. All visitors must be out of the park when the office closes for the day.

New members will be credited for visit fees accrued within the past year toward the membership balance.

Alternatively, visits can be made through our neighboring dog-friendly tavern, The Thirsty Hound. Please see the Meadow Run Knoll tab for more information on this visit option.

All visitors and members have full access to the park, pond, dock, and agility equipment.

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