Taking a large dog to Hawaii parks
Public parks mostly require a leash, and the few off-leash parks come with rules of their own.
01Honolulu city parks
The Honolulu parks code, Chapter 10 describes designated parks for leashed dogs, where the dog must be restrained at all times by a leash or cord not more than eight feet long, and off-leash parks, which must be fenced, require voice control, bar females in heat and require the person in charge to be 18 or older. Check the current text with the city.
02Statewide pattern
The Hawaii House Resolution 128 (2022) says that all four counties require leashes in public areas and on sidewalks and roadsides, apart from a limited number of enclosed off-leash parks.
03What it says about the dog
Off-leash park rules assume voice control at all times. A provider should show that control around other dogs and strangers, not just in a quiet yard.
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