DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF DOG PARKS UNDER POLISH LEGAL REGULATIONS

Dog parks are a relatively new element in the landscape of Polish cities. Their primary purpose is to provide appropriate conditions for dogs to play, socialise, and train. Therefore, proper design, development, and effective management are crucial. An analysis of Polish legal regulations indicates that current normative acts contain only general guidelines, referring primarily to green spaces and the competencies of local authorities in this regard. Detailed regulations should be established within the framework of local legal acts. These should clearly define the guidelines necessary to implement solutions that ensure functionality and visual and compositional coherence while also taking into account specific local conditions.