City staff raised a potential dog park at Reed Manor Park during the Aug. 6 Recreation Commission meeting and asked commissioners for initial feedback on use, conflicts and maintenance.

Staff described Reed Manor (north of Vine) as a less‑heavily used park and suggested siting a fenced dog area in the northern portion while relocating a backstop. Commissioners and attendees raised concerns that Reed Manor is used for soccer practices and recommended confirming field use and parking before proceeding.

Key points and costs
- Site and use: staff proposed fencing a portion of Reed Manor Park and using existing parking; staff noted the park is used for soccer practices (two to three teams in some sessions) and recommended confirming impacts before final decisions.
- Costs: staff estimated a dog park could be under $30,000 to set up; by contrast, installing a full basketball court would likely cost six figures. Staff said maintenance and liability questions are being considered.

Why it matters: adding a dog park would satisfy frequent public requests for the amenity but could remove field practice space and would require ongoing maintenance and management choices.

Quotes
- “The dog park is gonna be less than 30,000 to get up and running,” — recreation staff member.

Next steps
Staff said the council has not made a decision and the idea is an initial exploration; they will obtain additional information on current park use, maintenance and liability before returning to the commission.

Ending
Commissioners asked staff to confirm seasonal field schedules and parking demand before advancing a dog‑park plan; staff will follow up with more detailed cost and impact information.