August 13, 2008
One more hurdle for dog park to clear
You can support the public, off-leash dog park in the proposed location in Highland Park tomorrow at the Arcitectural Review Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, fourth floor in Council Chambers at 5 p.m.
While approval is close, it is not a sealed deal at this point.
The dog park committee is asking "...anyone/ everyone who has supported our dog park effort to attend the ARB meeting Thursday and lend their presence and voice to the cause. It is our fear, that if the ARB does not approve our location, our months of fundraising and work could be for naught."
If you want a space in a city park where you can let your dog run off leash and play with other pooches, now is the time to show up.
Comments
[August 15, 2008 10:33 AM]
Bill RobertsonAs a dog owner for my entire life, I can say with impartiality that the decision to fence off a large corner of highland Park is a huge set-back for the city. One of the most open and beautiful parks in Roanoke, and near downtown where we need undeveloped green spaces the most, it stands to be ruined by the exclusion of those that wish to enjoy its natural beauty while walking their dogs. It also directly interferes with a natural amphitheater there, which in itself does nothing to detract from the open and spacious park. The idea of a "dog park" in Highland Park has divided our community and now it threatens to divide our wonderful park. Please join me in helping to suggest more appropriate locations for such a fenced lot.