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Fernhill Park Off Leash Area

PUBLIC DOG PARK

NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street Portland, OR 97211, Portland, OR Portland, Oregon
Unfenced
4 acres
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Fernhill Park Off Leash Area

PUBLIC DOG PARK

NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street Portland, OR 97211, Portland, OR
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Unfenced
4 acres

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Park hours

5:00am-midnight


Fencing

This spot is unfenced

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Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced


Amenities

Field


Pricing
No fee info

Location

NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street Portland, OR 97211, Portland, OR Portland, Oregon

Description

Fernhill Park Off Leash Area in Portland, Oregon is an unfenced dog park located at NE 37th Avenue and Ainsworth Street. The park has strict rules of use, including appropriate social interaction for dogs, leash requirements for aggressive behavior, and responsibility for any damage or injury caused by pets. Owners must supervise their dogs at all times, display proof of current licenses and vaccinations, and follow health and safety guidelines. Amenities include a field for dogs to play in, and the park is open from 5:00am to midnight. Additional rules must be followed, and park visitors must be considerate of neighbors.

Park rules

Fernhill Park OLA Rules of Use • Dogs must demonstrate appropriate social interaction. • Dogs displaying aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs must be leashed and removed from the OLA immediately. • Owners and handlers must accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by their dog. • Dogs must display tags showing proof of current license and rabies vaccination. • Bring no more than three dogs to the OLA at any time. • Owners and handlers must remain in the OLA to supervise pets, and keep them within view and under verbal control at all times. • To prevent injury, remove pinch or choke collars when playing off-leash. • For health and safety reasons, do not bring a dog in heat to a Portland park. • For health and safety reasons, do not bring a puppy without a complete cycle of vaccinations to a Portland park. • Children must be closely supervised. • Be considerate of park neighbors by playing quietly with dogs in the early morning and evening hours. • Comply with all other park rules


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