New dog-friendly park rules established

The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department has established new dog-friendly park rules, which are being offered on a trial basis. Scott Fahrenbruch, parks director of operations, said people need to make sure to watch their dogs and clean up after them for the rules to work.

For more information, call the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department at 887-2262.

• Sonoma Park, 1003 Sonoma St. Dogs are allowed off-leash until 4 p.m. and must be on a leash after then.

• Blackwells Pond Park, 2317 Northridge Drive. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.

• Steinheimer Park, 2860 Ridgecrest Drive. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.

• Fulstone Park, Eastridge Lane and Northridge Drive. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.

• Monte Vista Park, 1102 W. Long St. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash.

• Mayors Park, Koontz Lane and Center Drive. Dogs are allowed off-leash except between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Long Ranch Park, Longview Way and Waterford. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.

• Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park, James Drive and Mark Way. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day when construction is done.

• Fuji Park, 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dogs are allowed off-leash except between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Carson River Park, Carson River Road. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.

• All park trails and natural and open space areas. Dogs are allowed off-leash all day.