Biscuit Acres Bark Park

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Tulsa’s Newest Dog Park Has Gone To The Dogs!

“Biscuit Acres” is a $50,000 development for the benefit of all Tulsa area dog owners and their canine pets.

“Bark Parks” serve as places where dogs and people can meet and interact, providing social and physical benefits to all involved.

Further, they can serve as good opportunities for owners to learn about dogs both through observation and instruction.

From a Dog’s Perspective

By: Elijah Johnson

My name is Ely. I am a dog, a very big dog. I am also gentle and enjoy interacting with people. A wonderful place recently opened in Tulsa, it is called Biscuit Acres Dog Park. It is a place for dogs like me to go and do what dogs do.

Dogs playing at Biscuit Acres Bark Park, Tulsa Oklahoma At Biscuit Acres dogs are allowed to run, sniff, chase and play tag with other dogs without our leashes. It is great fun for dogs to meet up with our friends and have a good time. I have dog friends that join me there for play time. Going to Biscuit Acres is something my dog friends and I look forward to doing. It is so much fun!

Biscuit Acres has rules, they are posted at and on the gates. It is my Moms’ job to read the rules since I cannot read. The rules are in place to keep dogs and people safe. Unfortunately some humans are not following the rules right now. I do not understand why people continue to ignore the rules. I am expected to follow the rules and I am only 2 years old.

When I am running and playing with my dog friends it is hard for me to keep an eye out for small children. I would feel terrible if I accidently hurt a child by running into them. Some dogs do not understand small children and small children do not understand dogs. My mom says that is one reason why children under 12 years old are not allowed in the park, so children do not get hurt. Still people bring their small, young children into the dog park. There are lots of parks for children. Actually, there is a great children’s park right by Biscuit Acres. There are only 2 parks for dogs in Tulsa.

Lots of dogs gathered together at Biscuit Acres Bark Park, Tulsa Oklahoma Little puppies need to wait until they are at least 4 months old to go play at the dog park. Until they are at least 4 months old they can get hurt or get sick. Being around all of the grown up dogs can be scary to puppies. Adult dogs play differently than puppies do which leads to problems. I worry that I might step on a puppy and hurt it.

I don’t care much about food. Some dogs care a lot about food, so much so that they get bad attitudes when there is food around. Food and treats at the dog park can cause fights. Fights are not fun. Why do people bring food into the dog park? Fights are scary. Dogs and people get hurt. I wish people would stop bringing food into the park it makes me sad when my friends get grumpy or worse get into fights.

Let’s face it, my friends and I are dogs. We do things different than humans. We sniff each other in places that make humans uncomfortable. Some of us drool. We roll in the dirt and grass. We pee on stuff just because we want to. We like to run in groups playing chase. We share water regardless of how yucky it seems to humans. Going to Biscuit Acres allows dogs to do all of this and more. I love going to Biscuit Acres Dog Park. I sincerely hope that people will learn to abide by the dog park rules so that dogs can continue to enjoy this park that was built for us, the dogs.

Where is Biscuit Acres?

Biscuit Acres is located at Hunter Park, on 91st. Street between Sheridan and Yale. For a map to Hunter Park, see below.
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Biscuit Acres Rules

For the safety of our families, loved ones and children, please read and observe the following rules when visiting Biscuit Acres.

An “off-leash park area” is an area within a City of Tulsa park designated by the Parks & Recreation Board for the purpose of allowing dogs to roam without leashes.
“Owner” means any person, firm or corporation in possession and control of or custody of a dog.
Any owner bringing a dog into an off-leash park area shall be responsible for complying with these rules and any other rule, regulation and ordinance necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of park users.
An owner bringing a dog into an off-leash area is liable for and assumes the risk for the dog’s conduct.
No person under 18 years of age shall be permitted to bring a dog into an off-leash park area.
For safety reasons, children must be at least 12 years old and supervised by an adult to use the dog park. Children must behave in a responsible manner: no running, chasing dogs, or petting dogs without the owner’s permission.
A dog outside an off-leash park area shall be under the physical control of its owner by means of a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length or be under the owner’s immediate control. Dogs are recommended be kept on a leash until the owners/custodian and dog(s) are in the dog park and the entrance gates are fully closed after entry.
A dog within an off-leash park area shall be under the owner’s immediate control. All patrons of the Dog Park must carry their leash with them at all times.
An owner of a dog creating a disturbance or not being properly controlled can be evicted from an off-leash park area. Upon leaving an off-leash park area, an evicted owner shall also remove his or her dog.
No person having been convicted of allowing a dog to bite, chase or attack any person or animal without provocation shall be permitted to bring a dog into an off-leash park area.
Any dog within an off-leash park area shall not be under four (4) months of age, and shall be currently vaccinated against rabies and have a current City of Tulsa license affixed or attached to the dog’s collar or harness.
No dog more than six (6) months old which has not been spayed or neutered shall be permitted within an off-leash park area except if the dog is owned and used by the Tulsa Police Department as a police dog or the owner has secured a hobbyist exemption permit issued by the City of Tulsa.
No female dog “in heat” shall be permitted within an off-leash park area.
No dog which is injured or diseased shall be permitted within an off-leash park area.
Any excreta deposited in an off-leash park area shall be promptly removed and appropriately disposed by the dog’s owner.
No vicious dog, as defined by the City of Tulsa Animal Code, shall be permitted within an off-leash park area.
Any dog left unattended within an off-leash park area shall be deemed “at-large” in violation of the City of Tulsa Animal Code.
No owner and dog shall enter or remain within an off-leash park area between one half (1/2) hour after sunset until one half (1/2) hour before sunrise except where the City of Tulsa provides an illuminated off-leash park area then a curfew extending from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM shall be observed.
No dog weighing more than 30 pounds shall be permitted within an area designated for small dogs. Owners allowing their small dogs to enter a designated Large Dog Area do so at their own risk and assume responsibility for whatever damage or injury may result.
No food, treats, alcoholic beverages (soft drinks and water are allowed), squeaky toys, or children’s toys are allowed in the dog park. This is a recreation park for dogs accompanied by their owners.
Smoking shall be prohibited within an off-leash park area.
No professional dog trainer/behaviorist shall conduct any training or business activity within an off-leash park area.
No more than three dogs per person on any one visit.
Bicycles, rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboards, and strollers are prohibited.
This is a recreation park for dogs accompanied by their owners.
(Wheel chairs are allowed.)
Fill in any holes your dog may dig or make appropriate repairs to disturbed areas.
Playing catch (i.e., football, baseball, etc.) or using remote controlled toys, which can cause harm to the dogs in the park, is not allowed.
Choke, prong, pinch, and spike collars must be removed inside park area.
Dog behavior can be unpredictable around other dogs and strangers. For the safety of all the dogs at the parks, immediately leash your dog if it exhibits aggressive behavior and leave the dog park area. Protect yourself and your dog. If aggressive behavior is observed, take immediate action: either move your dog to another part of the park, or leave the park.

All incidents and injuries should be reported to the City of Tulsa Police Department by calling (918) 596-9222 weekdays; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. On weekends and holidays, please call 911.

How to Get Involved with Biscuit Acres

If you’d like to volunteer your time at Biscuit Acres, we would love your participation. Give our Project Chairman, John Benjamin, a call at 918-857-7100.