Runway Dog Exercise Area

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Now Rover can run free!
This double-gated fenced area offers a wide space for dogs to exercise. The area is southeast of the Cudahy Nature Preserve and can be accessed by a gravel road at 1214 E. Rawson Ave. Beyond the gravel parking lot are trails 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 miles long. This permit-based area offers daily and annual passes for admission. See the permit application for details.
 
Before you go:
  • have your dog licensed
  • have proof of your dog's current rabies vaccination 
  • purchase your Dog Exercise Permit (or purchase your permit at the Exercise Area)
  • follow the rules and petiquette of the exercise area 
    Hours:
  • The Runway Dog Exercise Area is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.   
Dog Exercise Area Rules:
  1. No more than 3 dogs allowed per owner/guardian, per visit within the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area.
  2. Owner/guardian must be present within the fenced enclosure of Off-leash Dog Exercise Area and is responsible and liable for behavior of dog(s) at all times. Milwaukee County is NOT liable for the action(s) of any dogs within or outside the boundaries of the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area.
  3. Owner/guardian is responsible for cleaning up and properly disposing of dog excrement.
  4. All dogs must display dog license and Off-leash Dog Exercise Area annual tags while in the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area (Wisconsin State Statute 174.07 and Milwaukee County Ordinance 29.01). If you purchase a daily permit, please tear off the receipt and keep it with you.
  5. All dogs MUST BE current with vaccinations. All dogs are required to be current with rabies vaccination in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 174.
  6. Owner/guardian must have in their possession a leash for each dog(s) and remain within view and voice control of their dog(s) at all times. Dog(s) must be on-leash until you enter the double-gated entry and make sure to close all gates behind you.
  7. Aggressive dog(s) and/or dog(s) with known aggressive behavior are prohibited from the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area.
  8. Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
  9. Follow all park rules and regulations governed under Chapter 47 of the Milwaukee County Ordinances.
  10. Violation of the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area rules and etiquette may result in the cancellation or forfeiture of your permit for any and all dogs under the owner/guardian's care and supervision.
Petiquette
  1. In addition to rabies, we recommend all dogs be current with distemper and parvovirus vaccinations.
  2. We recommend that puppies under six months old NOT use the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area, as they have not yet received their full inoculations to protect them from distemper and parvovirus, as well as other diseases.
  3. Each dog must be free of communicable illness and parasites (worms, fleas & tics).
  4. If your dog is ill, please return when your Veterinarian says there is no risk to other dogs.
  5. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and closely supervised.
  6. Please evaluate your own dogs prior to bringing them to the Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area - ensure that they are well socialized so that they can be off-leash in this area.
  7. If your dog digs, please stop them and fill any holes they made.
  8. Dogs are the ONLY animals allowed in the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area.
  9. DO NOT bring food or glass containers into the Off-leash Dog Exercise Area.
  10. Please clean up after yourself. Place all of your trash in the appropriate receptacles.

Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks is a group with the mission to establish and maintain off-leash dog exercise areas in Milwaukee County. To learn more about how you can help, visit the Residents for Off-Leash Milwaukee Parks website.
Note: With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The Residents site will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the Residents window. If you have problems with this link, type the address www.milwaukeedogparks.org

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