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Provo parks department to complete dog‑park master plan; council asks for interim options
Summary
Parks staff told the council they selected a consultant for a dog‑park master plan with a target completion in May 2025; councilors asked staff to propose interim accommodations (hours or pilot programs) while the permanent plan is developed.
Provo’s parks department is preparing a dog‑park master plan with public engagement and expects to finish the plan in spring 2025, officials told the council on Jan. 7. Several councilors pressed for interim accommodations for dog owners while the longer-term plan is developed.
Parks staff said they issued an RFP, completed consultant interviews, and targeted May 2025 for final plan completion and an implementation strategy. “They are working on selecting a consultant and working on their timeline for public engagement and a survey. But they expect that their final plan…targeting completion for May of 2025,” a staff presenter said.
Councilors asked for interim ideas such as designated dog hours in existing parks or modest signage and enforcement changes while the master plan is developed. One councilor said she receives frequent emails asking for earlier action and suggested a short-term pilot could relieve constituent concern while staff finishes the master plan.
Why it matters: resolving dog‑park needs sooner could improve park access for dog owners and reduce recurring constituent complaints; a master plan will define long-term siting and funding but could take months to implement.
Next steps: parks will proceed with consultant selection and public outreach and will report back with interim options for pilot hours or modest operational changes that could be adopted quickly.
