Dogs and humans enjoy Roger's Dog Park

Roger's Dog Park

Roger’s Dog Park offers a space where the campus community can come together and bond over their love for furry friends.

Roger’s Dog Park was made possible through fundraising from the RWU community. Located next to the Rugby Field, the park has two areas, one for small breeds and one for larger breeds, creating space that is safe for all types of dogs. 

Anyone from the RWU community is welcome to use the new space. The park is also open to any student, faculty, and staff member who would like to play with dogs visiting campus, once asking their owners for permission to pet and interact with the dogs. 

Ioannis Miaoulis kisses and hugs his golden retreiver
Former RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis and his dog, Roger

“This dog park represents a part of the legacy I am honored to leave at Roger Williams that celebrates my love for dogs and my vision for a vibrant, inclusive campus.”

- Former RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis

Student pose at the entrance of the Roger's Dog Park.
President Yannis speaks to a large crowd at the Roger's Dog Park ribbon cutting ceremony.
President Yannis cuts the ribbon for Roger's Dog Park.
A large crowd gathers at the Roger's Dog Park entrance.
Dogs joyfully explore Roger's Dog Park.
President Yannis poses with First Dog Roger.
Biscuits with Roger's name iced on them are available for canines.
President Yannis looks on as canines and companions enjoy Roger's Dog Park.
Dogs joyfully explore Roger's Dog Park.
Two students pet dogs at Roger's Dog Park.
A man throws a frisbee to a dog.
A group photo at Roger's Dog Park.
Student pose at the entrance of the Roger's Dog Park.
President Yannis speaks to a large crowd at the Roger's Dog Park ribbon cutting ceremony.
President Yannis cuts the ribbon for Roger's Dog Park.
A large crowd gathers at the Roger's Dog Park entrance.
Dogs joyfully explore Roger's Dog Park.
President Yannis poses with First Dog Roger.
Biscuits with Roger's name iced on them are available for canines.
President Yannis looks on as canines and companions enjoy Roger's Dog Park.
Dogs joyfully explore Roger's Dog Park.
Two students pet dogs at Roger's Dog Park.
A man throws a frisbee to a dog.
A group photo at Roger's Dog Park.

Rules and Regulations

As you enter Roger’s Park, it important to comply with the following rules and recommendations to ensure the experience will be enjoyable for everyone. These rules shall be followed by all dog owners, keepers, guardians and other users:

  1. The dog park is for recreational use only, and no attendant is on duty.
  2. Hold Harmless and Release of Liability: All users of the park do so at their own risk. By using the park, all owners, keepers and guardians of dogs and other users of the park agree to release and hold ۿ۴ý and its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers and agents harmless from any and all liability, loss, claims, expenses, and/or damages for personal injury, property damage, or injury to their pet(s).
  3. Users of the dog park shall comply with all ۿ۴ý rules, regulations, and instructions (including safety requirements), and ۿ۴ý may, in its sole discretion, restrict or deny use of the dog park.
  4. If there is an emergency – please call 911.
  5. All dog bites must be promptly reported to the Bristol Police (401-253-6900) or Animal Control (401-253-4834).
  6. The Park is open from dawn to dusk and closed during maintenance.
  7. Only dogs that are currently vaccinated and licensed in the town in which they reside are allowed to enter the dog park.
  8. All dogs must be spayed/neutered and free from disease and internal parasites. It is possible for your dog to pass on an infection or parasite to other dogs.
    1. Rabies
    2. Distemper
    3. Parvo
    4. Bordetella
      NOTE: Puppies that are too young to be fully vaccinated may not use the dog park facility. Also, no female dogs in heat are permitted in the park.
  9. All dogs must be removed from the dog park by their owner, keeper or guardian at the first sign of aggression.
  10. All dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the dog park.
  11. No more than 2 dogs may be brought into the dog park by any one owner, keeper or guardian at any time.
  12. Dogs must be under the control of the owner, keeper or guardian at all times, and owners, keepers and guardians must watch their dogs and limit cell phone use while in the dog park.
  13. The use of pinch, choke or electronic collars within the dog park is prohibited.
  14. No dog that has been legally declared vicious is allowed in the dog park.
  15. Owners, keepers and guardians of dogs are required to clean up after their dogs and properly dispose of all waste, and to repair any damage caused by their dogs.
  16. The use of alcohol and/or smoking/vaping in the dog park is prohibited.
  17. No children under the age of 16 may enter the dog park unless under adult supervision.
  18. When leaving the park, please remove all tennis balls, toys, or other personal items, or they will be discarded.

Hours of Operation

Roger's Dog Park hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. until dusk, unless otherwise posted.