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Board adopts Lancaster Park off-leash dog park rules, adds age and hole‑filling requirements
Summary
The St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks Board adopted rules for the new Lancaster Park off‑leash dog park at its Feb. 1 meeting, adding language to require that 'young' children be supervised, that owners immediately fill any holes their dogs dig, and authorizing staff to refine a policy on food and treats.
The St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks Board voted on Feb. 1 to adopt rules and regulations for a new off‑leash dog park at Lancaster Park and to open the facility to the public on March 1. The board approved the rules with three specified changes: adding the word "young" to clarify the provision about children remaining seated, adding a requirement that owners "fill in any holes dug," and giving staff flexibility to refine the policy on food and dog treats.
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