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September 1, 2010 at 4:51 pm #596197
GoGoParticipantI’ve been driving to Westcrest quite a bit lately and it’s making me want to revisit the question. Why doesn’t West Seattle itself have a dog park? How would someone get the ball rolling to make this happen? Doesn’t Lincoln Park have enough room to make part of it dog-friendly?
Thoughts?
September 1, 2010 at 5:07 pm #702593
flowerpetalMemberI think it is always a question worth revisiting. And you may want to be careful about suggesting that Westcrest is not part of West Seattle. I can see that conversation going down the wrong path. Seattle Parks and Rec would be a place to start. There is a procedure which includes a committee which hears recommendations.
September 1, 2010 at 5:19 pm #702594
MooseMemberWestcrest isn’t part of West Seattle? I thought it was. I thought the address also indicates West Seattle… if it’s not West Seattle what is it? (sorry for my ignorance)
September 1, 2010 at 5:25 pm #702595
beachdrivegirlParticipantMy response from Parks & Rec. Good luck though!
Dear Miss
There are no plans for an off-leash area at Lincoln Park. There are several factors that make an off-leash area there unlikely.
We strive for fair distribution of off-leash areas city-wide. West Seattle has an off-leash area at Westcrest Park, while some areas—Queen Anne and Magnolia—still have none.
The possibility of siting an off-leash area at Lincoln Park has come up in the past, but the citizen group that takes a lead stewardship role with the park, Friends of Lincoln Park, strongly opposed the idea. As well, the fact that Lincoln Park is an Olmsted-influenced makes it less likely that an off-leash area could be approved there.
Currently there is no money budgeted for an off-leash area. If you would like to petition for money to be added to the budget for new off-leash areas, you can contact the office of City Councilmember David Della who is chair of the Parks, Education, Libraries and Labor Committee. His e-mail address is david.della@seattle.gov
Thank you for your inquiry!
Best,
Laurie Dunlap
September 1, 2010 at 5:29 pm #702596September 1, 2010 at 5:33 pm #702597
BonnieParticipantI always find it so funny how many people don’t know the boundaries of West Seattle. Roxbury is the boundary, with the exception of the Arbor Heights area. Of course, I could be wrong.
September 1, 2010 at 5:49 pm #702598
datamuseParticipantI live half a mile from Westcrest Park. It’s definitely in West Seattle.
I’d like to see more dog parks. I don’t have a dog but there’s obviously a need for them. It’s going to be an uphill battle, though, since West Seattle already has one.
September 1, 2010 at 6:12 pm #702599
GoGoParticipantI did not mean to say that Westcrest isn’t in West Seattle, no offense, really!! I guess what I meant to say was……..hell, now I don’t know what I meant. :)
September 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm #702600
toastMemberThere was an invitation not too long ago for ideas on how to repurpose recently closed schools.
Genesee Hill (Pathfinder) has a huge fenced playfield adjoining it. I do NOT know the current status, but it is no secret that many locals are using it as a dog park… I’m guessing that it is not officially sanctioned (even though someone has removed the “no dogs” sign).
toast
September 1, 2010 at 6:25 pm #702601
inactiveMemberIn this budget climate, public/private partnerships are becoming a means to fund a number of projects/services which were previously govt. only.
Applying that trend to dog parks:
a group of highly motivated citizens secure an appropriate plot of land with a benevolent landowner willing to 1) partner with govt entity and lease it for purposes of city or county dog
park 2) comply with codes related to same 3) partner with citizen volunteers to maintain the plot to comply with code.
These economic times require creativity and hard work by citizens. The days of expecting any govt to operate according to previous financial paradigms is over, for awhile. At least.
Just my opinion. Private – public partnerships is where it is at.
September 1, 2010 at 6:46 pm #702602
flowerpetalMemberI like that idea westseattledood. Perhaps someone with energy around this idea could recruit the local pet supply businesses to help with the subsidization. A monthly maintenance fee divided between local business (and ciitizens) could be appealing.
September 2, 2010 at 3:01 am #702603
WednesdayMemberI third that motion.
September 2, 2010 at 3:58 am #702604
ToddinWestwoodMemberFairmont Springs Elem. play field, Lincoln Park and Roxhill already are off leash parks, why not keep the status quo?
September 2, 2010 at 4:30 am #702605
flowerpetalMemberSometimes sarcasm goes right over my head. Is that what you are using ToddinWestwood? I’m not sure.
September 2, 2010 at 5:10 am #702606
ToddinWestwoodMemberyeah, sorry I was just kidding around.
September 2, 2010 at 1:42 pm #702607
shihtzuParticipantI would LOVE to see the old Pathfinder school turned into a dog park! There is an organization out there – COLA – Citizens for off-leash areas. I think they might be involved in getting things organized with new parks.
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