The Prairieland Animal Welfare Dog Park
Bucky's Dog Park is a landscaped free-run exercise area for community dogs and their owners to enjoy. It is a secure, enclosed area where dogs can be unleashed and run freely. For the safety of dog owners, an annual permit is required for those wishing to use the dog park. The fee is $24.00 per dog per year, or passes can be purchased for $5.00 per day or $10.00 per week.
Bucky's Dog Park is in memory of Dave Buckmaster. Dave's widow, Erin, wanted to do something meaningful in memory of her husband. Erin had been a long-time member of the Knox County Humane Society's Board of Directors, and she and Dave had both enjoyed the love and affection of Scooby and Bucky, two of their dogs for many years. The dog park gives the Prairieland Animal Welfare Center shelter dogs a wonderful place to run and exercise, and allows other pet owners a safe and secure place for their animals to run, too.
Rules and Etiquette for Bucky's Dog Park:
- Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.
- Owners must keep their dog under control at all times. Owners are responsible for any injury or damage to the property, other dogs, or the public.
- Dogs must be healthy, up to date on shots, and must display a current rabies tag.
- Unaltered dogs are not allowed in the park.
- Puppies under six months of age are not allowed. This is due to the potential spread of disease and for their own safety.
- Dog treats are permitted; please refrain from bringing other food items into the dog park.
- Owners must clean up after their dogs and all waste must be placed in trash receptacles
- The Park may be closed at times for special events.
- No smoking or alcohol permitted
- This park is used by many dogs and you assume any risk associated with your usage of the park
- Rules may be changed at any time without notice.
Bucky's Dog Park is open to the public year around from noon until dusk. Permits are valid from the date of issue until December 31 of that calendar year.
Call the PAWC at 309-342-1275 to purchase a permit.
