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Are dogs allowed on Wasson Way?

Short answer

Yes. Dogs are allowed on Wasson Way, but they should be kept on a leash. Wasson Way is a shared-use urban trail used by walkers, runners, and cyclists, and it crosses streets along the route, so keeping your dog close and under control is especially important. Bring waste bags, give other trail users room to pass, and pay attention at street crossings.

Expanded answer

Yes, you can bring your dog on Wasson Way.

Wasson Way is a shared-use urban trail and part of Cincinnati's larger CROWN trail network. It is used for walking, running, cycling, and transportation between neighborhoods and destinations.

Dogs using Wasson Way should be leashed.

Under Cincinnati Municipal Code Section 701-2, a dog away from its owner's premises must be on a leash and under reasonable control, subject to applicable exceptions such as designated dog parks.

Wasson Way is dog-friendly.

Wasson Way is not a dog park.

The leash requirement comes from Cincinnati's citywide leash law rather than a special Wasson Way pet rule.

Shared-trail context

Wasson Way is a shared urban trail used by walkers, runners, cyclists, and other dogs and their handlers. The trail also intersects and crosses city streets along its route.

Because of those shared uses, dog handlers should leave room for faster trail users to pass and pay attention when approaching intersections and street crossings.

Sources: Wasson Way, https://wassonway.org/. Wasson Way, Safety Signage, https://wassonway.org/wasson-way-safety-signage/. City of Cincinnati, Dog Off Leash Complaint (Cincinnati Municipal Code Section 701-2), https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/311/requests/dog-leash/.

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