YOU CAN HELP: Volunteer cleanup Saturday at West Seattle’s only official dog park

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That photo is from Jordan, who’s organizing a community cleanup at West Seattle’s only official dog park – Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area [map] – this Saturday (June 29). We’re mentioning it here in case you haven’t seen it in our Event Calendar or seen the sign-up sheets at the park. Jordan says advance sign-up is NOT necessary – just show up on Saturday, between 10 am and 2 pm: “We’re looking for volunteers to help clean up the park via trimming bushes, filling holes, moving rocks, cleaning the bulletin board, and picking up trash/poop. We ask that people bring some shovels, racks, clippers, and buckets if they have them but some are available to use at the park. Otherwise, donuts/ muffins/ baked goods and coffee will be available to snack on, and whoever would like to show up is more than welcome to!”

Dogwalker June 27, 2024 (1:54 pm)

seems to me that everyone who uses that park should volunteer some time to clean it up. And, perhaps, if they do a good job, it will convince the community to allow more parks like it. Otherwise, an overgrown area full of trash and dog poo speaks volumes about the people who use it.

Tracey June 27, 2024 (9:11 pm)

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Are you kidding me? What do you think Alki Beach would look like if Seattle Parks Dept weren’t there to clean it up on a regular basis. Ever been to EC Hughes playfield on the Monday after a nice weekend? Apparently, all beach goers and people with kids are just as slovenly as dog owners.
- Mellow Kitty June 28, 2024 (8:30 am)
  
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  Your comment is a “what-about-ism.” Yes, people litter at other places. That’s not the topic of discussion here. The topic is a specific location. And I agree with the OP. Sounds like dog owners aren’t even cleaning up after their dogs at the dog park. If that is the case, then yes, dog owners need to clean up after their own dogs in the dog park.