With summer in full swing, the parks department would like to remind Zionsville residents about park and trail etiquette
Trail etiquette:
- Pets must be kept on leashes at all times in any public space, including parks, sidewalks and pathways. Even if you feel certain your pet isn’t aggressive, you can’t be certain that another owner’s pet is not. Leashes should not exceed six feet in length and pet owners must be in control of the leash at all times.
- Bicyclists should always announce themselves when passing walkers on trails and pathways. Please leave those using the trail at a more leisurely pace ample time to accommodate your passing by announcing “passing on your left” or by ringing a bell. Bicyclists should always travel at safe speeds.
- Keep the volume on your headphones low enough that you can respond to passing bikers or runners.
- Please don’t block trails or pathways. Leaving bicycles or strollers in the middle of the trail can unintentionally cause an accident. Please be mindful of your surroundings when stopping on any trail or pathway. When walking, keep to the right, unless you are passing.
- Keep the trail clean. Please pick up after your pets and don’t leave trash anywhere along the trail.