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From James Dunn to Paw Park: Sanford leaders urge residents to use neighborhood parks and programs
Summary
Parks leaders highlighted neighborhood parks—James Dunn, Jenkins Circle, Bay Avenue and Paw Park—describing picnic areas, peacocks at James Dunn, pavilion rentals and dog‑park rules as part of the department's outreach to residents.
On Sanford Says, Parks & Recreation leaders encouraged residents to discover smaller neighborhood parks and the city’s program lineup.
Matt Coleman recommended James Dunn Park for family picnics, noting large oak canopies and ducklings that appear seasonally, and mentioned occasional peacocks. Jose Ortiz pointed to Jenkins Circle near Airport Boulevard and Bay Avenue Park off Route 46 as tucked‑away neighborhood options. The hosts said pavilions across parks can be reserved for events and the department provides hookups for inflatables and electricity at some locations.
The conversation closed with guidance about Paw Park: staff urged owners of aggressive dogs to avoid the dog park and asked owners to use the appropriate small‑dog and large‑dog sides. Coleman and Ortiz reiterated that residents should reach out via the parks web pages for reservations and program registration.
