05/07/2026
Dogs are not allowed at the Youth Field, 15 Roosevelt Lane, Bloomingdale, NY 12913.
There are many reasons for this, but primarily, no children should have to play in an area where there is dog f***s and urine.
Some dog owners may overlook or ignore the rules, thinking that their dog is perfectly friendly and would never harm a child. While in some cases this may be true, these rules are not only in place to prevent children from being directly injured by dogs…
Reasons Dogs Should Be Kept Out of Children’s Playgrounds:
• Risk of Toxocariasis– Quite often, animals that carry this parasite may show no signs of infection. However, infected animals can shed eggs of Toxocara in their f***s. Even if you pick up your dog waste, the ground can be left contaminated. Some children have a tendency to eat soil and sand or they may just put their fingers in their mouths after putting their hands on the ground, enabling them to contract the parasite. Toxocara larvae can in some cases migrate to other body organs and even the eyes. This can lead to a variety of more serious symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain or even permanent vision loss. Dogs may also carry E. coli or Hepatitis in their f***s.
• Biting -As children are most at risk from dog bites, a lot of parents will have great reservations if they see a dog in the playground, even if the dog is on a leash. Children who do not have a dog at home will not always know how to behave around dogs. While your dog may be perfectly friendly under usual circumstances, they may feel threatened when surrounded by screaming children or if they’re approached by a curious and overzealous child. When looking after your children at the park, there will be moments where your full attention is not on the dog and it can only take a moment for your dog to get spooked or react badly to a child pulling at its hair or fur. No matter how friendly or well-trained your dog may be, it’s difficult to guarantee normal behavior under stressful circumstances.
• Allergies, Fears, and Phobias – There are a number of reasons why some children and adults may not feel comfortable around dogs. Some people may have severe pet allergies. Others may have fears or phobias of dogs. It’s important that children have a place where they can feel safe to play, without being cautious of an unknown animal. Most of the time people will not feel comfortable asking a stranger to remove their dogs from the area and may just move on without saying anything. In some cases, they may even go straight to the local authorities.
Can I Leave My Dog Tied Up Outside a Children’s Playground?
So if it’s not ok to bring your dog into the children’s play area, is it ok to leave them tied up outside? While not ideal, it is an option. If you must, please make it quick. Every minute your dog is left alone is another minute something bad could happen. Minimize risk by returning to your pet as soon as possible. Better still, avoid the situation entirely where possible.
At the end of the day, parents should be able to bring their children to a playground, where the only risk to their children’s safety is falling off the climbing frame. Parents should not have to worry about allergies, infections, biting and even a risk of permanent loss of vision.
