No Off-Leash (and no fence) Dog Park at Broadmoor Glen or Broadmoor Valley Park
Please help me ban Broadmoor Glen and Broadmoor Valley Parks from having or maintaining off leash dog park hours. Note that these parks do not and will not have a fence in area for the dogs, per the current proposed plan.
- It's a great good neighbor policy, preventing your dog from trespassing on the neighbor's property during your walk. It also keeps your dog from jumping on people you encounter, ensuring that your dog has the chance of being properly introduced.
- Improved companionship. A well trained and leash-obedient dog is a pleasure to walk with.
- Walking your pet on a leash will prevent the spread of disease. It is less likely that your dog will be exposed to Parvo or Distemper. A leashed dog can be restrained from sniffing the droppings of other animals.
- A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law.
- An obedient and well behaved dog is a positive reflection of its owner.
- Re-locating your dog into another household is 100% easier if your dog isobedient and leash trained.
- It's a great way to reward your dog. Your dog will immediately respondwith a wagging tail the moment he or she sees you holding the leash.
- It's a great identification tool, symbolizing that the dog has an owner, andenabling someone who sees the leash and identification tag attached tothe dog's collar to find you if you and your pet should become separated.
- It's a great relief to wildlife, keeping your dog from chasing squirrels, deer,and other wildlife.
- 10.It's the law! The law is in place to protect other members of the public and your pet from injury.
Updates
December 5, 2024
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only neighbor worried about the safety of our open spaces. It means so much to know that so many of you value the peace and security of our local parks as much as I do.
16 Comments
Dogs should only be allowed to run off-leash in a confined area. I have seen off-leash dogs so far ahead of the owner that the owner cannot see what dog is up. No matter how 'trained' the owner claims the dog is, there can always be a trigger for the dog to act against that training.
I am beyond exhausted by having off leash dogs in my yard from the park next door. They even come up on my deck and mess in my yard. I would absolutely LOVE to have off leash dogs banned. I know of at least two times kids were attacked by dogs while playing at the park.
ER doc here, dog bites in this region are astoundingly common. Far more prevalent than anywhere I’ve practiced. Poor leashing compliance is a huge issue, I see countless children and poor city workers attacked. There are innumerable dog parks in the city away from playgrounds, neighbors walking, and also dogs going on walks that have responsible owners and are leashed but don’t play well with others.
If there is a dog park there should always be a fenced in area. This is for the off leash dogs’ safety, other dogs who may just be walking by and on a leash, and kids/adults safety as well. When my dog is on a leash he does not like it at all when dogs come up to him, especially off leash dogs. If that happens to me and my dog reacts it will most definitely be whoever owns that dog that is responsible for anything that could potentially happen.
We do have VERY nice dog parks (Bear Creek) near by and concerned with the dog feces that the dog owners may not pickup whichbwill cause a healthbhazard since many young children use the park for young sports activities throughout the year.
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services provided the following statement to 11 News: “In 2013, the establishment of an off-leash dog area at Broadmoor Valley Park was initiated in response to a request from the neighborhood. A two-month pilot program was launched, allowing dogs to be off-leash from 6 to 9 a.m. Following a positive response from the community, the off-leash area was officially adopted. The designated hours remain limited to 6 to 9 a.m., reflecting the neighborhood’s input. Since its adoption, there have been no reported incidents, highlighting the program’s success and the community’s satisfaction with this arrangement. There has been no determination about creating an off-leash dog area in Broadmoor Glen Park."
No off leash. Sometimes dogs can be triggered by something or someone.
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No Off-Leash (and no fence) Dog Park at Broadmoor Glen or Broadmoor Valley Park
Please help me ban Broadmoor Glen and Broadmoor Valley Parks from having or maintaining off leash dog park hours. Note that these parks do not and will not have a fence in area for the dogs, per the current proposed plan.
- It's a great good neighbor policy, preventing your dog from trespassing on the neighbor's property during your walk. It also keeps your dog from jumping on people you encounter, ensuring that your dog has the chance of being properly introduced.
- Improved companionship. A well trained and leash-obedient dog is a pleasure to walk with.
- Walking your pet on a leash will prevent the spread of disease. It is less likely that your dog will be exposed to Parvo or Distemper. A leashed dog can be restrained from sniffing the droppings of other animals.
- A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law.
- An obedient and well behaved dog is a positive reflection of its owner.
- Re-locating your dog into another household is 100% easier if your dog isobedient and leash trained.
- It's a great way to reward your dog. Your dog will immediately respondwith a wagging tail the moment he or she sees you holding the leash.
- It's a great identification tool, symbolizing that the dog has an owner, andenabling someone who sees the leash and identification tag attached tothe dog's collar to find you if you and your pet should become separated.
- It's a great relief to wildlife, keeping your dog from chasing squirrels, deer,and other wildlife.
- 10.It's the law! The law is in place to protect other members of the public and your pet from injury.
Updates
December 5, 2024
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only neighbor worried about the safety of our open spaces. It means so much to know that so many of you value the peace and security of our local parks as much as I do.
16 Comments
Broadmoor Valley Park has off-leash dogs running rampant almost every day, at all times of day. There is no enforcement of off-leash hours or designated areas. This creates serious safety concerns for me and my law-abiding dog. I am in agreement with the effort to ban off-leash dogs at Broadmoor Valley Park.
Dogs should only be allowed to run off-leash in a confined area. I have seen off-leash dogs so far ahead of the owner that the owner cannot see what dog is up. No matter how 'trained' the owner claims the dog is, there can always be a trigger for the dog to act against that training.
I am beyond exhausted by having off leash dogs in my yard from the park next door. They even come up on my deck and mess in my yard. I would absolutely LOVE to have off leash dogs banned. I know of at least two times kids were attacked by dogs while playing at the park.
ER doc here, dog bites in this region are astoundingly common. Far more prevalent than anywhere I’ve practiced. Poor leashing compliance is a huge issue, I see countless children and poor city workers attacked. There are innumerable dog parks in the city away from playgrounds, neighbors walking, and also dogs going on walks that have responsible owners and are leashed but don’t play well with others.
If there is a dog park there should always be a fenced in area. This is for the off leash dogs’ safety, other dogs who may just be walking by and on a leash, and kids/adults safety as well. When my dog is on a leash he does not like it at all when dogs come up to him, especially off leash dogs. If that happens to me and my dog reacts it will most definitely be whoever owns that dog that is responsible for anything that could potentially happen.
We do have VERY nice dog parks (Bear Creek) near by and concerned with the dog feces that the dog owners may not pickup whichbwill cause a healthbhazard since many young children use the park for young sports activities throughout the year.
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services provided the following statement to 11 News: “In 2013, the establishment of an off-leash dog area at Broadmoor Valley Park was initiated in response to a request from the neighborhood. A two-month pilot program was launched, allowing dogs to be off-leash from 6 to 9 a.m. Following a positive response from the community, the off-leash area was officially adopted. The designated hours remain limited to 6 to 9 a.m., reflecting the neighborhood’s input. Since its adoption, there have been no reported incidents, highlighting the program’s success and the community’s satisfaction with this arrangement. There has been no determination about creating an off-leash dog area in Broadmoor Glen Park."
No off leash. Sometimes dogs can be triggered by something or someone.
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Broadmoor Valley Park has off-leash dogs running rampant almost every day, at all times of day. There is no enforcement of off-leash hours or designated areas. This creates serious safety concerns for me and my law-abiding dog. I am in agreement with the effort to ban off-leash dogs at Broadmoor Valley Park.