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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

 6th 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

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Uxbridge Off-Leash Dog Park

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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

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Howler’s Corner Off-leash Dog Park – Ken Reid Conservation Area (Lindsay)

Photos from Howler’s Corner Facebook Page 6

Oshawa Harmony Valley Park Off-Leash Area

 Grandview St. N.  Multi-use park open to

everyone

 Limited fencing, signage for

• ff-leash area

 Total area ~ 10 ha  New, small fenced area  Asphalt paved, wood chip

and dirt walkways

 Creek, wooded areas and

• pen field

 Garbage bin and porta

pottie at entrance

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Oshawa Harmony Valley Park Off-Leash Area

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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

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Heber Downs Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Park

 Washroom  Paid parking  Granular walkways  Armour stone  Picnic tables  Walking trails adjacent

to park

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Heber Downs Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Park

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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

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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

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Pickering Grand Valley Park Leash Free Area

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Pickering Grand Valley Park Leash Free Area

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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

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Clarington Off Leash Dog Parks

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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)

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Issues

• No garbage cans ~results in

piles of waste bags

• Not enough seating ~people

bring chairs

• Gates don’t close because
• f snow
• Lack of shade
• Passive vs. active park

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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)

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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

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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

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Proposed Cawker’s Creek Location

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Proposed Cawker’s Creek Location

Pros

 Parking lot in place

(needs upgrade)

 Would not impact

existing homes

 Trees provide shade  Walking trails  Some fencing in place

Cons

 Need to review

impacts to environment/ wildlife

 Most people need to

drive to park

 Parking is busy when

baseball games are on

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Port Perry Fairgrounds

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Port Perry Fairgrounds

Pros

 Close to residential

area

 Large area (9.4 ha)  Not fully utilized  Some fencing already

in place

Cons

 Leased to others  Not supported by Port

Perry Agricultural Society in 2015

 New fencing would

conflict with fair and rentals

 Concerns about

cleanup, insurance, liability

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Scugog Street Parkette

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Scugog Street Parkette

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Scugog Street Parkette

Pros

 Close to residential

area

 Area is fenced on 3

sides already

Cons

 No public parking in

immediate area

 Area is small (0.16

ha)

 Very close to 6 homes

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Birdseye Park

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Birdseye Park

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Birdseye Park

Pros

 Access to lake  Fair size~ 0.5 ha  Connected to

Waterfront Trail

Cons

 Parking lot is busy for

library and pool

 Waterfront is already

very busy

 Area can be very wet  Need to review

impacts to environment/ wildlife

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Draft Dog Park Rules

1.

Be courteous and respect the rights of all users;

2.

Keep your dog(s) leashed when entering or leaving the off-leash area;

3.

Pick up after your dog immediately and dispose of waste in the designated containers;

4.

Keep dogs under verbal control and within sight at all times;

5.

Do not bring more than 3 dogs per adult to the park;

6.

Respect wildlife and vegetation;

7.

Ensure your dog is licensed and fully vaccinated before using park;

8.

Do not bring dogs in heat, sick dogs or aggressive dogs to the park;

9.

Fill in any holes your dog has created; and

10.

Hours sunrise to sunset.

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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

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Your Feedback is Needed!

Please complete a survey and return by April 30, 2019!

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Questions?

Carol Coleman, P.Eng. Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation 905-985-7346 Ext. 149 ccoleman@scugog.ca