Facilities

Van Valkenburg Park is a 42-acre park home to three softball fields, bleachers, scoreboards and even a concessions stand and bathrooms. Van Valkenburg Park also has plenty of parking for busy softball leagues.

Off-Leash Dog Area

The park is also home to the City's primary off-leash dog area (OLA), which is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dogs must wear a special collar while in the OLA, identifying them as leash-free permit holders. Collars can be purchased online.

Off-Leash Use Area Rules & Regulations

• Dogs must be properly vaccinated.
• Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the off-leash area.
• The dog owner is responsible for damage and injuries inflicted by his or her dog.
• Individual dogs known to be aggressive are not permitted.
• Owners must clean up after their dogs and properly dispose of waste.
• Children under the age of 12 must be closely supervised by an adult while in the OLA.
• Children under the age of 6 are not allowed within in the OLA.
• Glass containers are not allowed within the OLA.
• Smoking is not allowed within the OLA.
• Female dogs in season are not allowed within the OLA.
• Unauthorized motorized equipment, vehicles and bikes are not allowed within the OLA.

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