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Council discusses dog‑park idea near Chestnut community garden; parking a concern
Summary
A resident raised a possible dog park site by the community garden at Chestnut and Central; councilmembers agreed the spot could work but noted parking constraints and deferred further design and budget discussion to the next budget cycle.
A council member reopened discussion about a previously suggested dog-park location, saying he and another official walked the site near the community garden at Chestnut and Central and thought the area could work for a fenced dog park, provided parking and access are addressed. "I walked the site. I thought a good spot might be on the other side of the community garden that's at Chestnut, not at Stone Point," the speaker said, and councilmembers discussed parking limitations and potential use of the nearby playground parking for visitors.
Council agreed to include the idea in budget planning discussions and to produce a sketch or partial design for consideration. Members noted the proposed dog-park improvements would be limited (wood chips and a fence rather than a structure) and flagged potential issues such as a sewer easement under the site and adjacency to other park features.
