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Residents ask council to allow temporary neighborhood dog park on underused city land
Summary
Two residents asked the council to allow a small, temporary fenced dog park on unused city land near the amphitheater; they cited lack of nearby off-leash options and suggested a low-cost trial location that could be made permanent if successful.
Two residents asked the council to consider repurposing unused city land, possibly on a temporary basis, as a local off-leash dog park.
Christopher Dye, who lives three doors from the amphitheater, told the council that the nearest walkable dog areas are several miles away by car and that his neighborhood lacks a small walkable, off-leash area. “We’re building a little community up in in there… We’re just looking for your support in, helping us to, you know, find a location where our dogs can play,” he said.
Ron Steed proposed using irregular or underused parcels — for example, the space behind the amphitheater and the golf course — as low-cost fenced trial dog parks. He said such parks “foster a sense of community” and can be tested before making permanent land-use changes.
Council members asked the residents to continue the dialogue by email; one council member said staff and colleagues would explore short-term options. No formal action was taken.
