Pets are not permitted in athletic parks, playgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, nature trails, boardwalks or piers, but there is a dog park located at Rotary Park for our four-legged friends. Wagging Tails Dog Park includes an area for small and large dogs, as well as several park benches and shaded areas for owners to socialize while their pets play and interact with other dogs.

***Wagging Tails Dog Park will be closed on Saturday, February 25, 2012 for the Burrowing Owl Festival*** 

The registration fee for fiscal year 2012, which begins October 1, 2011 and runs through September 2012,  is $15 per dog for Cape residents and $30 per dog for non-Cape residents. Fee is subject to change annually.

Registration is required to use Cape Coral's only dog park, as well as an annual fee and proof of up-to-date vaccination records. Completed forms and annual dues can be paid in the Rotary Park office from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. most Mondays thru Saturdays, excluding government holidays and special events.  Click here for registration form.

Dog Training Lessons with Cape Coral Parks & Recreation and the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County

Next dog obedience class begins March 22, 2012

The City of Cape Coral partners with the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County to offer dog obedience lessons in the employee parking lot at City Hall several times throughout the year. Typically, there are three sessions each year: one that begins in September, one that begins in January and one that begins in mid-March. Class does not meet during the summer months. For information on specific class dates, call Rotary Park at (239) 549-4606.

Each session is nine weeks long and meets on Thursday evenings. People can register in advance with Parks and Recreation or just show up the first night of the session and register then. Registration begins at 7:00pm the first night only, class regularly meets from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. People should bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations for their dogs and be prepared to pay the class fee:

CAPE RESIDENTS: Puppies:    $60      NON-RESIDENTS: Puppies:    $78
                            Beginners: $70                                Beginners: $90
                           

If you are looking to adopt a pet or find out more information about Lee County Animal Services, visit their website at www.leelostpets.com.