Dogs in Parks Policy Review

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June 27, 2019 4:32 PM

The following is a press release from the Parks Dept regarding the City's dogs in parks policy:

The City of Madison Parks Division and the Parks Long Range Planning Committee are hosting a series of community engagement meetings and a public survey. At the community meetings, staff will provide background information on the current policy (Madison General Ordinance 8.19 ) and provide a forum for both dog owners and non-dog owners to voice their opinions.

The ordinance, originally created in 1973, and updated several times since essentially prohibits dogs in most parks and public spaces. Currently, the City of Madison offers 8 off-leash dog parks and 26 parks where dogs, on-leash and on path are allowed. The majority of the more than 270 parks do not allow dogs.

"We recognize that our existing policy is outdated and needs to be revisited. Despite the significant growth in licensed dogs in the city and the growth of multi-family housing, most of our parks are not dog-friendly. We also recognize that not everyone wants dogs to be allowed in Parks. We want to hear from the community and have a goal of finding an appropriate policy balance that enhances the quality of life for residents," said Eric Knepp, Madison Parks Superintendent.

Information gathered at the community engagement meetings and through the public survey will be the first step in a process of potentially updating or changing the current ordinance. Parks Long Range Planning Committee began considering this project earlier in 2018. With guidance from the public, the LRP will send recommendations for review to the Board of Park Commissioners and Madison Common Council.

Five public input meetings are scheduled during July from 6:30-7:30pm at locations throughout the city. The survey will open on July 15 and continue through mid-August and will be posted on the Parks Project page.

• Tuesday, July 16, Warner Park Community Recreation Center
1625 Northport Dr, 53704
Community Rooms 1 & 2

• Wednesday, July 17, Memorial High School
201 S Gammon Rd, 53717
Auditorium

• Tuesday, July 23, The Village on Park Street
2300 S Park St, 53713
The Atrium Community Room

• Thursday, July 25, Madison Public Library- Central Branch
201 W Mifflin St, 53703
Room 302

• Tuesday, July 30, Sennett Middle School
502 Pflaum Rd, 53716
Dowden Auditorium

https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/dogs-in-parks-madison-parks-seeks-community-input

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