Introduction
The Longhill Dog Park is located within the Longhill Memorial Park at 32 Longhill Road in Dover. There is parking available at the park or in 10 overflow spaces in the adjacent Middleton Building Supply parking lot.
There is no cost to use the dog park. To help fund maintenance, residents can make a designated contribution to the park when renewing their dog licenses.
Hours of Operation
- April 1 to September 30: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- October 1 to March 31: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rules
- Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
- Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
- No dogs with communicable diseases.
- No unusually aggressive dogs.
- No choke chains, prong, spiked, or shock collars.
- Never leave dogs unattended (out of sight or voice control).
- Dogs must be leashed until they are in the entrance area.
- Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of by owner/handler.
- No more than 2 dogs per adult.
- No glass or human food.
- Absolutely no alcohol or drugs.
- Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
- Owner waives liability to the city for any injury or damage incurred at the park.
- Owners/handlers are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dog(s).
- No dogs on athletic fields at any time.
History
The location of the Dog Park was recommended in the City's Recreation Master Plan in 2009. City staff worked with residents and dog owners in the fall of 2009 to design the park. Construction of the park was funded by the Recreation Improvements Fund, where $12,000 in impact fees from developers had been set aside for upgrades to parks on the north end of the City.
The site required a significant amount of preparation, but the city was saved months of work thanks to Eagle Scout Daniel Gow of Somersworth. As part of his Eagle Scout Service Project, Daniel removed piles of brush to help prepare the site.
Middleton Building Supply, which is adjacent to the park, provided 10 parking spaces for overflow parking at the Dog Park.
Any questions or comments please call the Dover Recreation Department at 603-516-6401.