The Woof Patch – Park Rules
To help keep The Woof Patch safe, secure, and enjoyable for everyone, please follow the rules below during your visit.
1. Bookings Only
The field is strictly private hire and may only be used during your allocated booking time.
2. Arrive & Leave on Time
Please arrive and leave within your booked session to allow safe separation between dogs and users.
3. Secure the Gates
Ensure all gates are fully closed and secured both on entry and exit.
4. Do Not Share Access Codes
Gate access codes are private to your booking and must not be shared with others.
5. Dogs Must Be Supervised
Dogs must remain under the supervision and control of their owner at all times and must never be left unattended.
6. Pick Up After Your Dog
Please clean up after your dog and use the bins provided. Help keep the field clean for the next visitor.
7. Respect the Field
Please treat the field and surrounding area with care. Do not damage fencing, gates, equipment, or signage.
8. Children Must Be Supervised
Children are welcome but remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian at all times.
9. Reactive & Nervous Dogs Welcome
Many dogs use The Woof Patch because they need space away from busy public parks. Please respect booking times and avoid approaching other users or dogs before or after your session.
10. Countryside Environment
The field is located in a rural area overlooking the Blessington Lakes. Livestock, wildlife, machinery, walkers, or other countryside activity may occasionally be visible or audible nearby.
11. Use the Field Responsibly
Owners are responsible for ensuring the field is suitable for their dog's behaviour, recall, and jumping ability.
12. CCTV
CCTV may be in operation for safety and security purposes.
13. Leave the Field as You Found It
Please ensure the field is left tidy, secure, and ready for the next visitor.
Thank you for helping keep The Woof Patch a safe and enjoyable space for all dogs and their owners!

Park Rules & Visitor Guidelines
Opening hours
Allowed: Enter and use the park only during posted opening hours.
Not allowed: Entering, remaining, or loitering in the park outside official opening times.
Staying on paths
Allowed: Walk, run, and cycle on marked paths and designated routes.
Not allowed: Cutting across lawns, flowerbeds, or restricted areas, or creating new informal paths.
Supervising children
Allowed: Adults must actively supervise children at all times, especially near water and play areas.
Not allowed: Leaving children unattended or allowing them to climb fences, structures, or trees.
Noise limits
Allowed: Normal conversation, quiet music at low volume, and respectful group activities.
Not allowed: Loudspeakers, shouting, amplified music, or any noise that disturbs other visitors or nearby residents.
Sports and play areas
Allowed: Use sports fields, courts, and playgrounds for their intended activities and follow posted schedules.
Not allowed: Playing ball games or using sports equipment outside designated areas, or reserving public spaces without permission.
Dog rules
Allowed: Walk dogs on a leash unless clearly signed as an off-leash area, and clean up after them immediately.
Not allowed: Letting dogs roam unsupervised, enter playgrounds or water features where prohibited, or leaving waste on the ground.
Cycling and skating
Allowed: Cycle, skate, or use scooters on marked routes at safe speeds, giving way to pedestrians.
Not allowed: Riding on lawns, in playgrounds, or in crowded areas, or performing dangerous tricks near others.
Alcohol and smoking
Allowed: Consume alcohol only where local regulations permit and always behave responsibly; smoke only in designated areas if provided.
Not allowed: Public drunkenness, underage drinking, littering cigarette butts, or smoking in playgrounds, buildings, or signed no-smoking zones.
Use of barbecues
Allowed: Use only designated barbecue spots and approved equipment, and fully extinguish fires after use.
Not allowed: Open fires on the ground, barbecues under trees or near dry vegetation, or leaving hot coals or gas unattended.
Respecting wildlife and plants
Allowed: Observe animals from a distance and enjoy plants without touching or disturbing them.
Not allowed: Feeding wildlife, picking flowers, breaking branches, damaging trees, or removing any natural materials from the park.

Park Rules: Respect, Safety, and Cleanliness
Our park is here for everyone to enjoy, and following the rules helps keep it safe, welcoming, and beautiful. Breaking park rules can lead to verbal or written warnings, on-the-spot fines, or, in serious or repeated cases, being asked to leave the grounds. In extreme situations, such as vandalism or dangerous behavior, authorities may be contacted and further legal action may follow. These measures are not meant to spoil anyone’s fun, but to protect visitors, wildlife, and the natural environment we all share.
You can play a big part in keeping the park safe and clean. Always dispose of trash and recycling in the proper bins, and if a bin is full, take your waste with you until you find another. Report any damage, hazards, or suspicious activity to park staff or through the posted contact details, so issues can be fixed quickly. Be considerate of others by keeping noise at a reasonable level, supervising children and pets, and staying on marked paths to protect plants and wildlife. Together, small actions make a big difference.
Respect the park, protect our shared space.
