The city has formally approved the site for the new Mt. Airy dog run. This outcome represents a thoughtful conclusion to our collective efforts. I appreciate your commitment to seeing this project reach its completion.
April 12, 2016
Final supporters
I support a dog run in East Mt. Airy!
Update! The first Mt. Airy Dog Run Community Meeting was held on September 13th and there was unified opposition to the dog run being located in Pleasant Playground. We've taken the park off the table as a location and are exploring other possibilities. Stay tuned!
There are thousands of dog owners in the neighborhood and the nearest fenced dog parks are in Wyncote and Roxborough.
The dog run would be enclosed by a fence and include an areas for small and large dogs to play off leash, "poop stations," covered trash receptacles, and a water fountain to serve both dog owners and basketball players, with a separate spigot and bowl for dogs.
Benefits of a Dog Run
- reclaims a neglected or abandoned space
- provides a safe place to exercise for dogs and humans
- promotes responsible dog ownership
- provides a space for dogs to socialize and learn to act safely around other dogs and people
- provides a space for dog owners to socialize too
- keeps unleashed dogs out of other parts of the community
- brings diversity to the location - people of different ages, backgrounds, interests
- helps keep the location populated and safe by positive usage
- builds community stewardship of the park
- adds a neighborhood asset as a common space
Potential Problems and Ways to Address Them
- Dog feces: Dog runs tend to build community and dog owners develop a sense of shared stewardship over the space. A dog waste bags and trash barrel are usually enough to facilitate a clean space. The dog run should help keep poop of of yards and sidewalks.
- Barking: Dogs will make intermittent noise, but clearly posted hours of operation should prevent most problems. Happy dogs bark less.
- Aggressive or dangerous dogs: Owners must be present and attentive. Most dogs are ecstatic to play with other dogs and are rarely aggressive.
Please sign and share the petition and stay tuned for progress on our neighborhood dog run!
***VOLUNTEER! Join the Mt. Airy Dog Run group to get involved: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/mt-airy-dog-run
Like and share our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/MtAiryDogRun
Contact Tom Quinn to get involved! [email protected]
Updates
March 3, 2016
The feedback received regarding the initial site proposal has been invaluable for our planning process. We are currently evaluating alternative locations that better serve the neighborhood while addressing the concerns raised by residents.
Reached 100 supporters
March 3, 2016
7 Comments
PLEASE put this somewhere other than the playground. My kids play there everyday but I would love a park for my dog too.
Finally!! We really need a place for the pups to run around here
About time! Hope the location is easy to get to
tired of driving all the way to roxborough every weekend just to let my dog run off leash. make this happen mt airy!
Good idea. hope it actually happens this time.
Yes! There will be two fenced-in areas for off-leash play. Thanks for signing!
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The city has formally approved the site for the new Mt. Airy dog run. This outcome represents a thoughtful conclusion to our collective efforts. I appreciate your commitment to seeing this project reach its completion.
April 12, 2016
Final supporters
I support a dog run in East Mt. Airy!
Update! The first Mt. Airy Dog Run Community Meeting was held on September 13th and there was unified opposition to the dog run being located in Pleasant Playground. We've taken the park off the table as a location and are exploring other possibilities. Stay tuned!
There are thousands of dog owners in the neighborhood and the nearest fenced dog parks are in Wyncote and Roxborough.
The dog run would be enclosed by a fence and include an areas for small and large dogs to play off leash, "poop stations," covered trash receptacles, and a water fountain to serve both dog owners and basketball players, with a separate spigot and bowl for dogs.
Benefits of a Dog Run
- reclaims a neglected or abandoned space
- provides a safe place to exercise for dogs and humans
- promotes responsible dog ownership
- provides a space for dogs to socialize and learn to act safely around other dogs and people
- provides a space for dog owners to socialize too
- keeps unleashed dogs out of other parts of the community
- brings diversity to the location - people of different ages, backgrounds, interests
- helps keep the location populated and safe by positive usage
- builds community stewardship of the park
- adds a neighborhood asset as a common space
Potential Problems and Ways to Address Them
- Dog feces: Dog runs tend to build community and dog owners develop a sense of shared stewardship over the space. A dog waste bags and trash barrel are usually enough to facilitate a clean space. The dog run should help keep poop of of yards and sidewalks.
- Barking: Dogs will make intermittent noise, but clearly posted hours of operation should prevent most problems. Happy dogs bark less.
- Aggressive or dangerous dogs: Owners must be present and attentive. Most dogs are ecstatic to play with other dogs and are rarely aggressive.
Please sign and share the petition and stay tuned for progress on our neighborhood dog run!
***VOLUNTEER! Join the Mt. Airy Dog Run group to get involved: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/mt-airy-dog-run
Like and share our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/MtAiryDogRun
Contact Tom Quinn to get involved! [email protected]
Updates
March 3, 2016
The feedback received regarding the initial site proposal has been invaluable for our planning process. We are currently evaluating alternative locations that better serve the neighborhood while addressing the concerns raised by residents.
Reached 100 supporters
March 3, 2016
7 Comments
YES PLEASE. Mt Airy needs this so bad. there are so many of us with dogs
PLEASE put this somewhere other than the playground. My kids play there everyday but I would love a park for my dog too.
Finally!! We really need a place for the pups to run around here
About time! Hope the location is easy to get to
tired of driving all the way to roxborough every weekend just to let my dog run off leash. make this happen mt airy!
Good idea. hope it actually happens this time.
Yes! There will be two fenced-in areas for off-leash play. Thanks for signing!
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YES PLEASE. Mt Airy needs this so bad. there are so many of us with dogs