Off-Leash areas for dogs are transitioning to summer guidelines.

 On Butcherknife Trail, leash restrictions will be removed starting June 9. They’ll go back into place when school starts in August.

 

Leashes will be required in the southeast part of Whistler Park as of May 1. This includes the sports fields and playground. The west portion of Whistler Park will be off-leash in the summer.

Here’s more from Monday’s Steamboat of Steamboat Springs Press Release:

Off leash areas are clearly signed at entry/exit points with a map outlining details. Off leash hours in both dog parks, Rita Valentine and Spring Creek, and the three trial off leash areas (Butcherknife, Sailors Way and Whistler Park) run from one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset.

Please keep in mind that a leash is required for all surrounding trails leading into Rita Valentine Dog Park as well as the parking lot. Dogs should remain on leash until within the dog park boundaries.

Keep your dog on a leash until well within the off-leash areas. When using these areas, voice and sight control as well as dog waste removal and disposal is required by law. Individuals can report animal complaints to Police Dispatch at 970.879.1144.