Alton Dog Park

ALTON DOG PARK

A 3-acre dog park located at Russell Commons Park is now open. We have 3 separate dog runs along with multiple obstacles and play stations

Annual passes are now available at City Hall Treasurer’s Office and the Alton Marina Office. Come by and check out the fun!

1. Park opened: dawn-to-dusk
2. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and injuries or damage caused by them
3. Dogs must have proof of booster and rabies vaccination and wear city tags
4. Dogs must have proof that they are spayed or neutered
5. Owners are responsible for picking up your dog’s feces (bag stations available)
6. Dogs must remain on leash until inside fenced-in area
7. No choke, pinch, shock, or spike collars allowed
8. Dogs to be under reasonable voice control
9. Limit two (2) dogs per person, must have two (2) adults for 3+ dogs
10. At no time may dog owners leave their dog unsupervised
11. Gates must be kept closed except when entering or exiting
12. No children under the age of 16 allowed in fenced-in dog run area.  Children 16 to 17 are permitted only when accompanied by a person 18 or older.  No person under the age of 18 may be handling dogs at any time.
13. No climbing on or over the fence
14. No smoking or tobacco use inside fenced-in area
15. The following are not allowed in or outside of the fenced area:
16. Dogs that are not altered (spayed/neutered)
17. Aggressive dogs
18. Dogs that are ill or injured
19. Animals other than dogs
20. Dogs that are ill or injured
21. Animals other than dogs
22. Dogs under 4 months of age
23. Food, treats, rawhide, or glass
24. Alcohol
25. Bikes, scooters, or other motorized devices