Dog Park Public Open House
Outline Dog Parks in other municipalities Issues Considerations for a dog park Partnerships and sponsorships Options for Scugog Draft dog park rules Next Steps
Uxbridge Off-Leash Dog Park 6 th Concession and Brock St. West Open field Total area ~ 1.0 ha Fully fenced and gated Shelter, waste bin, trees Granular trail loop Proposed small dog area 0.1 ha Cost ~ $30,000 3
Uxbridge Off-Leash Dog Park 4
Howler’s Corner Off-leash Dog Park – Ken Reid Conservation Area (Lindsay) Kenrei Park Rd., north of Lindsay Operated by Kawartha Conservation Total area ~ 1.2 ha Cut grass clearing with benches, a natural area with trails Small dog/ guide dog area Double gated calming area Access to lake $2 parking 5
Howler’s Corner Off-leash Dog Park – Ken Reid Conservation Area (Lindsay) 6 Photos from Howler’s Corner Facebook Page
Oshawa Harmony Valley Park Off-Leash Area Grandview St. N. Multi-use park open to everyone Limited fencing, signage for off-leash area Total area ~ 10 ha New, small fenced area Asphalt paved, wood chip and dirt walkways Creek, wooded areas and open field Garbage bin and porta pottie at entrance 7
Oshawa Harmony Valley Park Off-Leash Area 8
Heber Downs Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Park North Whitby - Cochrane Street Open field Fully fenced and gated Total area ~ 1.0 ha Small dog area ~ 0.22 ha Cost ~ $89 K 9
Heber Downs Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Park Washroom Paid parking Granular walkways Armour stone Picnic tables Walking trails adjacent to park 10
Heber Downs Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Park 11
South Whitby Off-Leash Dog Park Jeffrey Street, north of Victoria Street Open field Fully fenced and gated Total area ~ 1.0 ha Small dog area ~ 0.20 ha Granular walkways Picnic tables Cost ~ $103 K 12
Pickering Grand Valley Park Leash Free Area Concession 3, west of Brock Street on Seaton Trail Open field Fully fenced and gated Larger area ~ 1.1 ha Smaller accessible area/ small dog park next to parking lot ~ 0.16 ha Shade structure Benches, picnic table Steep hill 13
Pickering Grand Valley Park Leash Free Area 14
Pickering Grand Valley Park Leash Free Area 15
Ajax Greenwood Conservation Area Off-Leash Area Church St. N. Limited fencing, signage for off-leash area Total area ~ 6 ha No small dog area Granular walkways Trail and open field Garbage bin at entrance 16
Clarington Off Leash Dog Parks 17
Clarington Off Leash Dog Parks 3 locations Fully fenced Open area Small dog areas Limestone walkway, benches, signage, granite boulders, waste receptacles Total area ~ 6 ha Bowmanville 1.2 ha ($102 K) Newcastle 0.6 ha ($95 K) Courtice 0.5 ha ($114 K) 18
Issues No garbage cans ~results in piles of waste bags Not enough seating ~people bring chairs Gates don’t close because of snow Lack of shade Passive vs. active park 19
Considerations for a Dog Park Location Size Impact to wildlife Waste collection Fencing Separate area for small dogs Walking trails Seating Shade Maintenance Cost (budget is $45,000) 20
Partnerships and Sponsorships Oshawa Durham Area Walkers Group (ODAWG) Volunteer dog association with membership fees Provide input into park improvements Fundraise for improvements Provide information and resources regarding responsible dog ownership and care Organize spring clean-ups Many parks have sponsors Construct shelters Provide dog bags 21
Proposed Cawker’s Creek Location West of Carolyn Best ball diamonds Fully fenced off-leash area ~ 1 ha Trails for walking (on leash) Total area ~ 6 ha Grass walkways Garbage bin at entrance Parking lot needs improvement 22
Proposed Cawker’s Creek Location 23
Proposed Cawker’s Creek Location Pros Cons Parking lot in place Need to review (needs upgrade) impacts to environment/ wildlife Would not impact existing homes Most people need to drive to park Trees provide shade Parking is busy when Walking trails baseball games are on Some fencing in place 24
Port Perry Fairgrounds 25
Port Perry Fairgrounds Pros Cons Close to residential Leased to others area Not supported by Port Large area (9.4 ha) Perry Agricultural Society in 2015 Not fully utilized New fencing would Some fencing already conflict with fair and in place rentals Concerns about cleanup, insurance, liability 26
Scugog Street Parkette 27
Scugog Street Parkette 28
Scugog Street Parkette Pros Cons Close to residential No public parking in area immediate area Area is fenced on 3 Area is small (0.16 sides already ha) Very close to 6 homes 29
Birdseye Park 30
Birdseye Park 31
Birdseye Park Pros Cons Access to lake Parking lot is busy for library and pool Fair size~ 0.5 ha Waterfront is already Connected to very busy Waterfront Trail Area can be very wet Need to review impacts to environment/ wildlife 32
Draft Dog Park Rules Be courteous and respect the rights of all users; 1. Keep your dog(s) leashed when entering or leaving the off-leash area; 2. Pick up after your dog immediately and dispose of waste in the 3. designated containers; Keep dogs under verbal control and within sight at all times; 4. Do not bring more than 3 dogs per adult to the park; 5. Respect wildlife and vegetation; 6. Ensure your dog is licensed and fully vaccinated before using park; 7. Do not bring dogs in heat, sick dogs or aggressive dogs to the park; 8. Fill in any holes your dog has created; and 9. Hours sunrise to sunset. 10. 33
Next Steps Review feedback from Public Meeting and Surveys Summarize findings Determine permitting requirements Prepare design for dog park Present feedback and planned design to Council Construct dog park – likely fall 2019 34
Your Feedback is Needed! Please complete a survey and return by April 30, 2019! 35
Questions? Carol Coleman, P.Eng. Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation 905-985-7346 Ext. 149 ccoleman@scugog.ca
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