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title: "Dog Exercise Areas in Middleton Parks"
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summary: "The City of Middleton provides two fully fenced, off-leash Dog Exercise Areas at Metropolitan Refuse District and Penni Klein Park, open year-round from dawn to dusk with required daily or annual permits. Dog park permits are valid across a cooperative program including Dane County Parks, the City of Sun Prairie, and the Village of Waunakee, with annual permits starting at $63.00."
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# Dog Exercise Areas in Middleton Parks

Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Website Sign In Home Departments Parks and Recreation Parks, Facilities, & Trails Dog Exercise Areas Dogs in Middleton Parks Dogs are welcome throughout the Middleton Parks System, both off-leash in our two Dog Exercise Areas and on-leash across all City of Middleton paths and trails.  Please Note A valid dog permit is required for all dogs, including service animals. Owners and handlers are responsible for their dogs and are liable under Wisconsin State Statute 174.02(1) for any injuries caused by their dog. City Ordinances & Expectations The City of Middleton ordinances allow pets on leashes, no longer than six (6) feet, on trails and pathways only within city parks and conservancy areas. It is our hope that pet owners will use the off-leash Dog Exercise Areas on the permit basis provided. (link ordinance – Chapter 21 https://library.municode.com/wi/middleton/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=CH21PAPULA )  Parks and Recreation staff are authorized to enforce the annual and daily permit system within the Dog Parks. Off-leash dog exercise areas The Middleton Dog Exercise Areas are fully fenced, off-leash spaces open year-round from dawn to dusk.  Metropolitan Refuse District (MRD) 5209 County Highway Q 8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily Penni Klein Park  8780 Airport Road 8:00 am - 10:00 pm daily cooperative dog park program All dog park permits are valid at all Dane County Parks, the City of Middleton, the City of Sun Prairie, and the Village of Waunakee.  Additional information is available from the Public Lands Department at (608) 821-8360.  Dane County Parks - https://www.danecountyparks.com/parks/dogs-in-parks   City of Madison Parks – https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/find-a-park/facilities/dogParks.cfm?typeId=1   City of Sun Prairie Parks - https://cityofsunprairie.com/1901/Pet-Exercise-Area   permits required! A Dog Park Permit is required to use the Dog Exercise Areas. Annual permits can be purchased online or in person at the City Clerk’s Office (7426 Hubbard Ave). Your permit is valid at all participating parks in the Cooperative Dog Park Program, including the Middleton Dog Exercise Areas. Annual  $63.00 Daily  $8.00 Senior/Disabled  $23.00 Additional  $20.00 policies and procedures Dog owners are legally and financially liable for injuries or damages caused by their dog(s). Wis. Stat. Ann. 174.02(1). All dogs must be legally licensed and vaccinated. Dogs are required to wear a visible, municipal license, and I.D. tag. Wis. Stat Ann. 95.21(2). A Daily or Annual Dog Park Permit is required D.C. Ord.53.02(2) Aggressive dogs are prohibited from the park. Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be removed from the park immediately. The owner/handler must be in control of his/her dog(s) at all times. The dog must be within view and under the voice control of the owner/ handler. Dog waste must be cleaned up and placed in the proper receptacle by the owner/handler. Female dogs in season (heat) are not allowed in a Dog Park. Dogs must be leashed and restrained by a 6-foot static leash when entering and leaving the off-leash area. The owner/handler must have the leash in his/her possession at all times. safety information A Safety Message: Many plants, fungi, and water resources may be poisonous to your dog. Vegetation may have burrs or seeds that could get tangled in your dog’s coat or lodged in your dog’s ears or eyes. Wild animals, particularly skunks, raccoons, opossum, or badgers could be dangerous to your dog. “Batchers” (or dog thieves) have been known to take unleashed dogs when they are out of the owner's sight. You must keep your dog within sight at all times. Dogs can easily become lost in large areas, especially in the winter when their sense of smell is less keen because of the cold and snow. Do not confine your dog in a vehicle in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Jobs Accessibility Site Map Employee Intranet Translate Copyright /QuickLinks.aspx Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow