For many reasons, I am 100% opposed to a dog park at Crow Island. It is irresponsible; the residents most affected on Euclid Avenue were not even contacted by the Park District for their input.
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Jaime Garrigus
7 years ago
As a resident of Euclid Avenue, I strongly oppose turning the beautiful natural setting of crow island woods into a fenced in dog park. As a mother of small children that live on the block, I am extremely concerned about the safety of my children on this narrow dead end street with no side-walks as the increased traffic flow will wreak havoc and create safety issues in the neighborhood. Also, the woods itself is a low-lying area in the flood plain and converting into a dog park and placing drainage will be negatively impact Winnetka's current and ongoing stormwater issues - and the water drained would be contaminated. If you look at common sense dog park site criteria for other municipalities you see proximity to schools and nature sensitive areas as being a deal breaker for dog park placement as off-lease dog parks can be dangerous to residents and the environment. Turning Crow Island Woods which is a jewel of the Winnetka community and enjoyed by school children and cub scout camp outs would be a sad state of affairs. Our children need natural settings to disengage from technology and reduce anxiety in today's day and age. Let's preserve this gem of the Winnetka community for adults, our children, and on-lease dogs alike to enjoy for future generations.
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Maury Wolff
7 years ago
Children use the woods as a path to and from school. Others use the woods for a contemplative walk. Not a good place for an off leash dog park.
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Anne Kelly
7 years ago
Please no off-leash dogs in any public space including this special area.
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kim hack
7 years ago
The idea of free-roaming dogs in the quiet oak savanna of Crow Island Woods is ill-conceived, unsafe for the kids nearby and a nuisance for neighbors. Dogs off their leashes should stay in a fenced backyard, not public lands.
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Karen Essig
7 years ago
A dog park in Crow Island will put adverse pressure on the unique ecosystem of the Crow Island Woods
The community has banded together to save the woods and the Park District is currently restoring it. Putting a dog park there is not in keeping with the character of the Woods. Crow Island is home to many animals which will be troubled by dogs : foxes, coyotes, tree frogs, toads, deer, owls, hawks, wood ducks, and scarlet tanagers to name just a few. The proposed site is connected to the school property which is an extremely unsafe choice. No Chicago dog park would be placed on contiguous property with a school. A dog park will only increase the number of people running their dogs off leash in the woods. This is an obvious safety problem as many children use the woods paths to get to school, activities and to play at the park. Who will help the kids during off hours when they encounter an aggressive dog? The school already has to handle off leash dogs who get on the property. The woods are in constant use by Scout groups for cookouts and campouts, reunions, parties and park district activities which also raises safety issues. The proposed dog park would be extremely visible as it is along one of the, if not the most traveled roads in our community. This will encourage non registered users. The gates at the beach are frequently broken allowing non registered users access. No surrounding community has a dog park meaning this will be packed at all times. Traffic is also a concern as there is limited parking and Euclid is a dead end. The impact on the park neighbors in terms of noise and decreased property values is an unfair burden. Surely the village could find a better site if it is determined more people want this than not.
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james burgdorfer
7 years ago
I am opposed to making the crow island woods an off-leash dog park. Its a safety risk to the kids at crow island school, in my opinion, and I am a dog lover
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Nancy Kruger
7 years ago
This is truly a sweet special place and dogs off leash could easily ruin it. I love dogs but we need to be mindful of caring for this property as well as for the people to enjoy it. Dogs can literally ruin outdoors/indoor environments. Utilize the Dog Beach in Winnetka or your own home.
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Maureen Evans
7 years ago
CIW must be preserved for its historic Oak trees, plants that have been onsite since before Europeans arrived and for its singular and distinctive use in the Winnetka School District curriculum/ a true differentiator unique to our schools and the envy of others! Dogs are wonderful but nature and children come first- this is a traffic nightmare and a child safety issue- a resounding no for many in the community!
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Frances Fruit
7 years ago
This park is too small and too close to a school, homes and traffic to be a safe place for dogs off-leash -- unsafe for both humans *and* dogs.
For many reasons, I am 100% opposed to a dog park at Crow Island. It is irresponsible; the residents most affected on Euclid Avenue were not even contacted by the Park District for their input.
As a resident of Euclid Avenue, I strongly oppose turning the beautiful natural setting of crow island woods into a fenced in dog park. As a mother of small children that live on the block, I am extremely concerned about the safety of my children on this narrow dead end street with no side-walks as the increased traffic flow will wreak havoc and create safety issues in the neighborhood. Also, the woods itself is a low-lying area in the flood plain and converting into a dog park and placing drainage will be negatively impact Winnetka's current and ongoing stormwater issues - and the water drained would be contaminated. If you look at common sense dog park site criteria for other municipalities you see proximity to schools and nature sensitive areas as being a deal breaker for dog park placement as off-lease dog parks can be dangerous to residents and the environment. Turning Crow Island Woods which is a jewel of the Winnetka community and enjoyed by school children and cub scout camp outs would be a sad state of affairs. Our children need natural settings to disengage from technology and reduce anxiety in today's day and age. Let's preserve this gem of the Winnetka community for adults, our children, and on-lease dogs alike to enjoy for future generations.
Children use the woods as a path to and from school. Others use the woods for a contemplative walk. Not a good place for an off leash dog park.
Please no off-leash dogs in any public space including this special area.
The idea of free-roaming dogs in the quiet oak savanna of Crow Island Woods is ill-conceived, unsafe for the kids nearby and a nuisance for neighbors. Dogs off their leashes should stay in a fenced backyard, not public lands.
A dog park in Crow Island will put adverse pressure on the unique ecosystem of the Crow Island Woods The community has banded together to save the woods and the Park District is currently restoring it. Putting a dog park there is not in keeping with the character of the Woods. Crow Island is home to many animals which will be troubled by dogs : foxes, coyotes, tree frogs, toads, deer, owls, hawks, wood ducks, and scarlet tanagers to name just a few. The proposed site is connected to the school property which is an extremely unsafe choice. No Chicago dog park would be placed on contiguous property with a school. A dog park will only increase the number of people running their dogs off leash in the woods. This is an obvious safety problem as many children use the woods paths to get to school, activities and to play at the park. Who will help the kids during off hours when they encounter an aggressive dog? The school already has to handle off leash dogs who get on the property. The woods are in constant use by Scout groups for cookouts and campouts, reunions, parties and park district activities which also raises safety issues. The proposed dog park would be extremely visible as it is along one of the, if not the most traveled roads in our community. This will encourage non registered users. The gates at the beach are frequently broken allowing non registered users access. No surrounding community has a dog park meaning this will be packed at all times. Traffic is also a concern as there is limited parking and Euclid is a dead end. The impact on the park neighbors in terms of noise and decreased property values is an unfair burden. Surely the village could find a better site if it is determined more people want this than not.
I am opposed to making the crow island woods an off-leash dog park. Its a safety risk to the kids at crow island school, in my opinion, and I am a dog lover
This is truly a sweet special place and dogs off leash could easily ruin it. I love dogs but we need to be mindful of caring for this property as well as for the people to enjoy it. Dogs can literally ruin outdoors/indoor environments. Utilize the Dog Beach in Winnetka or your own home.
CIW must be preserved for its historic Oak trees, plants that have been onsite since before Europeans arrived and for its singular and distinctive use in the Winnetka School District curriculum/ a true differentiator unique to our schools and the envy of others! Dogs are wonderful but nature and children come first- this is a traffic nightmare and a child safety issue- a resounding no for many in the community!
This park is too small and too close to a school, homes and traffic to be a safe place for dogs off-leash -- unsafe for both humans *and* dogs.