Know the rules covering parks and pooches

It’s spring, and everybody’s headed for the park — both you and Fido. Before you get there, Clark County wants to make sure you’re familiar with the leash and scoop laws that govern dogs in public parks.

Dogs may walk on a leash at any public park or trail, except Klineline Pond and the Vancouver Lake beach area, where dogs are not allowed at all.

Dogs may not be off the leash at any park or trail except the following four dog parks:

• Ross Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area on Northeast Ross Street at 18th Avenue near the Bonneville Power Administration facility in the Minnehaha neighborhood.

• Dakota Memorial Off-Leash Area at Pacific Community Park, 16303 N.E. 15th St.

• Brush Prairie Off-Leash Area, Northeast 149th Street at 101st Place, west of the Center for Agriculture, Science & Environmental Education.

• Stevenson Off-Leash Area, 3003 Addy St., Washougal.

Owners must pick up and dispose of dog feces at any public park or trail, including the off-leash dog parks. People who do not honor the leash and scoop laws may be fined up to $250.