DELTA — Devon Gardens Park in North Delta is a step closer to becoming a dog off-leash park.
Of 610 surveys that were mailed to residents along River Road, Brook Road and McAdam Road, 100 were returned to the municipality.
Of those respondents, 79 per cent were in favor, 17 per cent opposed and four per cent were undecided.
Those opposed noted the area isn’t fenced, the space should be for everyone, and that dog owners already using the park aren’t cleaning up after their pets.
They also expressed concern that large dogs would terrorize small dogs and people, for the safety of children playing there, and that it will create more noise and traffic.
Others said the $2,500 needed for signage and a waste bin would be better spent on something else.
The closest off-leash area to Devon Gardens is at the North Delta Recreation Centre.
“Given the location of this space and the fact the request to designate the space as off-leash came forward from area residents, staff concurs with the majority of the residents in favour of the site being designated as a dog off-leash space,†wrote Ken Kuntz, Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture, in a report to municipal council.
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