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Forest Lake commissioners ask staff to study alternatives after resident urges larger dog park

Parks and Recreation Commission · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Parks commissioners discussed using roughly 2.6 acres of parkland dedication at a proposed public works site for a dog park, heard strong resident support for a larger 6–10 acre site near Fenway and the airport, and directed staff to investigate zoning, leases and parking before returning in January.

Forest Lake’s Parks and Recreation Commission on Dec. 17 asked staff to take a closer look at alternative sites after hearing resident calls for a substantially larger dog park than the 2.6‑to‑3‑acre parcel proposed as parkland dedication for a new public works facility.

Staff member Dave explained the city’s public works project is on 26 acres and that parkland dedication from that project would yield roughly 2.6 acres that could be used for a dog park. He said staff sought directional feedback from the…

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