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Lake Boren Park Proposed Off-Leash Dog Area. Central to city core, population center and multi-family zones. A community gathering place for citizens with a common interest. Creates greater security for ALL park users. Allows park visitors to lawfully allow their dogs off-leash.
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Central to city core, population center and multi-family zones. A community gathering place for citizens with a common interest. Creates greater security for ALL park users. Allows park visitors to lawfully allow their dogs off-leash. Reduces vehicle trips to other off-leash parks on the Eastside. Does not interfere with the “Lake Boren Park Master Plan” Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area Benefits of an off-leash dog area at Lake Boren Park
It’s an amenity that will to add to park versatility. Offers shared open space for citizens with small or no yards. Within an existing ADA accessible route. Off-leash play promotes better social skills for dogs, a community benefit. Our group will volunteer support to City staff and Parks Commission. Dogs think they are people and want a place for un-encumbered play dates. Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area Benefits of an off-leash dog area at Lake Boren Park
1.364 acres of area (The park is 20.2 acres) • 960 linear feet of fencing • Two entrances • One equipment entrance for mowing and maintenance • Dog stations at each entrance • Signage • Benches & Picnic Tables • Additional Landscaping Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area The basic needs of an off leash area includes:
Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area Proposed off-leash area Newcastle Days 2007
Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area Sampling of Sally Port’s aka Vestibule’s Luther Burbank Park – Mercer Island Cedar River Dog Park - Renton
Lake Boren ParkProposed Off-Leash Dog Area Sampling of off-leash area signage