The Parks Division has officially confirmed the removal of the enclosed dog park at Rivervalley Park. I appreciate the resolve shown by all two hundred fifty-five signers in securing this outcome for our community. We will continue to monitor the park to ensure the transition back to a shared space …
February 21, 2019
Petition to remove enclosed dog park in Rivervalley Park (The Jacko)
Final supporters
As per the Parks Division in response to the Fingal Independent 2017
'Enclosed dog parks can lead to aggressive incidents if they are not used correctly. It is not well understood by dog owners that a dog park or run should only be used as a supplement to a normal exercise regime and not as the dog's sole form of exercise and socialisation.
'Dogs should be well exercised before entering a dog park as arriving with lots of pent-up energy and over-exuberance can lead to aggressive incidents with other dogs. It is unfortunate that this is not always the case and many aggressive incidents and fights are reported in dog parks.'
With this in mind you have to wonder how they ever went ahead with the idea....
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Reached 250 supporters
January 29, 2019
January 2, 2019
The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective desire for safer public spaces in Rivervalley Park. This level of engagement confirms that many residents share the concerns regarding the current use of The Jacko.
Reached 100 supporters
December 15, 2018
91 Comments
Please remove this eyesore that even your own parks dept think is a bad idea. This valley belongs to the people of Swords and has been shared for many years by dog walkers, joggers, walkers and people generally enjoying the amenity, not to mention the wildlife. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Please don't ruin our park!!
15 grand wasted, the look of the valley completely changed, wildlife disturbed in a major way ... what were you thinking FCC? You'd be doing us all a favour if you went after things like scramblers, then I could actually take my kids to the park. It isn't the dogs that stop me from bringing them!
An absolute disgrace destroying our lovely par in this way, apart form destroying the picturesque park its proven that enclosed dog areas are not good for the well being of the dog. Disgusting behaviour Fingal County Council, I thought you were supposed to have the best interest in mind for residence.
I am a responsible dog owner who frequently walks my well behaved dog here. Putting up the fences is totally unnecessary and is destroying our natural amenity. What a waste of taxpayers money.
I've used this park for 30 years ,,totally unnecessary for this ,,our beautiful park is being destroyed ,, absolutely shameful action by Fingal County Council and such a waste of public money
I walk everyday in the Jacko, this fenced area ruins the beautiful natural parkland.
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The Parks Division has officially confirmed the removal of the enclosed dog park at Rivervalley Park. I appreciate the resolve shown by all two hundred fifty-five signers in securing this outcome for our community. We will continue to monitor the park to ensure the transition back to a shared space …
February 21, 2019
Petition to remove enclosed dog park in Rivervalley Park (The Jacko)
Final supporters
As per the Parks Division in response to the Fingal Independent 2017
'Enclosed dog parks can lead to aggressive incidents if they are not used correctly. It is not well understood by dog owners that a dog park or run should only be used as a supplement to a normal exercise regime and not as the dog's sole form of exercise and socialisation.
'Dogs should be well exercised before entering a dog park as arriving with lots of pent-up energy and over-exuberance can lead to aggressive incidents with other dogs. It is unfortunate that this is not always the case and many aggressive incidents and fights are reported in dog parks.'
With this in mind you have to wonder how they ever went ahead with the idea....
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 29, 2019
January 2, 2019
The momentum behind this petition highlights a collective desire for safer public spaces in Rivervalley Park. This level of engagement confirms that many residents share the concerns regarding the current use of The Jacko.
Reached 100 supporters
December 15, 2018
91 Comments
If there is an issue with dogs, why not have a dog warden enforce the rules that dogs should be on a lead instead of destroying the public space that is our park. Remember Fingal County Council, this is a public space which is owned by the people of the country and not you. The peoples will should be respected. Shame on you.
Please remove this eyesore that even your own parks dept think is a bad idea. This valley belongs to the people of Swords and has been shared for many years by dog walkers, joggers, walkers and people generally enjoying the amenity, not to mention the wildlife. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Please don't ruin our park!!
15 grand wasted, the look of the valley completely changed, wildlife disturbed in a major way ... what were you thinking FCC? You'd be doing us all a favour if you went after things like scramblers, then I could actually take my kids to the park. It isn't the dogs that stop me from bringing them!
An absolute disgrace destroying our lovely par in this way, apart form destroying the picturesque park its proven that enclosed dog areas are not good for the well being of the dog. Disgusting behaviour Fingal County Council, I thought you were supposed to have the best interest in mind for residence.
I am a responsible dog owner who frequently walks my well behaved dog here. Putting up the fences is totally unnecessary and is destroying our natural amenity. What a waste of taxpayers money.
I've used this park for 30 years ,,totally unnecessary for this ,,our beautiful park is being destroyed ,, absolutely shameful action by Fingal County Council and such a waste of public money
I walk everyday in the Jacko, this fenced area ruins the beautiful natural parkland.
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If there is an issue with dogs, why not have a dog warden enforce the rules that dogs should be on a lead instead of destroying the public space that is our park. Remember Fingal County Council, this is a public space which is owned by the people of the country and not you. The peoples will should be respected. Shame on you.