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New Canaan to require dog-park fobs, ties membership to dog licensing starting in 2026

New Canaan Parks and Recreation Commission · November 13, 2025
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Summary

Parks & Rec reported a new fob-based locking system for the dog park that goes live Jan. 6; fobs will cost $15, membership will be aligned with dog licensing (July 1–June 30), and staff expect the system will improve tracking and reduce misuse.

In an update to the commission, staff reported that Spencer's Run (speaker 4) recorded 175 dog registrations or renewals so far this year and that a new locking and fob system will be activated Jan. 6. Staff said a $15 fob fee will be charged and the system will record timestamps on entries (fob-in and fob-out) so the department can identify misuse and…

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