(1) Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed within those areas of City parks designated in the dog use areas policy in the Covington Policies and Procedures Manual.

(2) All dogs, where otherwise allowed on City park property as provided in the above-referenced policy, must be under control by means of a leash. This requirement does not apply to areas of park property designated for dog exercise and training or service animals.

(3) Owners and handlers are required to have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove their animals’ fecal matter when accompanied by the animal on public property or public easement. Owners or handlers are required to pick up, bag, and dispose of all animal waste left by their pets in a proper disposal can.

(4) Horses are permitted on trails unless otherwise posted and designated. Horses shall be permitted in other City park areas that are specifically posted to permit such activity. Horses shall not be permitted in any designated swimming area, or picnic area. No person shall allow a horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.

(5) No person shall hunt, catch, or injure any wild animal or bird on park property.

(6) A violation of subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section is a Class 3 civil infraction, while a violation of subsection (5) of this section is a Class 1 civil infraction. (Ord. 09-10; Ord. 18-02 § 1. Formerly 8.40.120)