Central Bark is located off of New Gray Rock Rd.  It is a 6,000 sq. ft. tract of land that has both
open space and trees so "man's best friend" has plenty of room.  There are benches as well as
doggie stations located at Central Bark.  Below are the rules and regulations for Central Bark to
ensure everyone has an enjoyable visit.  For your Pooch Pass to Central Bark, please bring the
application to the Administration Building.  Annual fee of $25 for one dog, and $10/ dog for
each additional dog.  Pooch Pass does include the required Dog License.
Rules & Regulations
  1. Hours: 7:00 AM- Sunset daily
  2. No Animals other than dogs may be brought into the fenced area.
  3. Current rabies tags must be worn on dog's collar at all times.
  4. Current dog license tag must be worn on dog's collar at all times.
  5. All dogs must be leashed until safely inside of fenced area and then returned to
    their leash before exiting the fenced area.  Owners must have one leash per dog.
  6. Dog owners must remain in the fenced area while their dogs are using the
    park.  Owners must be in view of their dog(s) with voice control at all times.
  7. Dog owners must be 18 years or older to enter the fenced area.  Children
    accompanying dog owners must be strictly supervised and at least 12 years old
    to enter the fenced area.  Spectators should remain outside of the fenced area.
  8. Aggressive dogs and female dogs in heat are not allowed.  Owners must
    immediately leash and remove their dog(s) at the first sign of aggressive, hostile,
    or combative behavior.
  9. Owners must dispose of waste in appropriate on-site containers.  Failure to do
    so may result is dog park privileges being revoked.
  10. While small, bite-sized training treats are permitted, food in bowls, long lasting
    chews or glass  containers are prohibited.
  11. Smoking and eating are not permitted inside of the "dog park".  Cigarette butts
    and wrappers are tempting and unhealthy for dogs.
  12. Sick or injured dog(s) are not allowed.  Owners of dog(s) with a known illness/
    injury or displaying sick or injured behavior are required to remove their dog(s)
    from the park immediately.
  13. No more than two (2) dogs are permitted per person on any single visit.
  14. Puppies less than four (4) months old are not permitted inside the park.
  15. South Carolina State Law requires all dog bites to be reported immediately to
    the York County Animal Control at 803-628-3190.  In addition, owners are
    required to assist  in the investigation into incidences of aggression or biting by
    providing appropriate identification and information to the police (548-0340),
    Parks & Recreation Department (548-3512 ext. 129), AND other dog owners
    who are involved with the incident under investigation.  Failure to provide
    assistance will result in immediate revocation of all dog park privileges.

Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog(s) and are
fully responsible for their dogs actions.
Tega Cay Parks & Recreation
Violation of any of
these rules should
be reported to the
Parks &
Recreation
Department and
will result in all
dog park privileges
being terminated.