We, the undersigned, value being able to gather at Memorial Field to socialize and play with our dogs. Our activity helps build the strong community that exists in our small town. It adds to the quality of life for families, residents and dog owners. We support Albany's beautiful multi-use parks and uphold park rules and regulations.
The 2009 law that governs when dogs are not allowed at Memorial Field is outdated. It does not recognize that the field is now split into two sections. Section A is mostly used by sports groups and Section B is generally used by people with dogs. Both groups supported construction of the fence as a solution to long-standing conflicts. However, the no-dog law is now being enforced by the city as if the field was still one area.
We petition the Council to exclude Section B of Memorial Field from permit use so that all members of the general public, including people with dogs, may enjoy this area for its regular park hours.
We petition the Council to sunset provisions (1), (2) and (3) of Municipal Code 10-4.2 Resolution 09-45. We also wish the Council to clarify provision (4) so that the occasion dogs are not allowed in Memorial Field's Section A is when a user has acquired a permit through the City of Albany for the use of Section A or when Albany High School classes are using Section A.
We petition the Council to maintain the grass in Section B with the same level of care as in Section A, and to designate one gate along Thousand Oaks Boulevard to remain unlocked so the public can enter Section A without having to enter Section B.
We appeal to the City Council to respond directly to this petition and not delegate this matter to the Parks and Recreation advisory commission. We support the "Good Neighbor" policy and new signage per Albany city staff recommendations, Sept. 13, 2012, Parks & Recreation Commission agenda.
Updates
October 11, 2012
The City Council is still ignoring the reality that Memorial Field is split in two. I am tired of watching them hide behind a decades old law while our community loses access to a space we have already successfully shared for years.
October 11, 2012
The momentum we have built makes it clear that the City Council can no longer ignore our demand for common sense park access. They are trying to hide behind an outdated law while we are out here proving that Section B works perfectly for our community.
Reached 100 supporters
October 11, 2012
6 Comments
My lab would be so sad if we couldnt go anymore. leave our park alone.
Seriously? The fence was put up for a reason. Let us use the field.
If they enforce this they are just going to create more problems elsewhere. keep it like it is please.
TOTAL NONSENSE. The field is big enough for everyone if people would just share.
My dog needs that space to run. Albany needs to stop being so uptight about everything.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
We, the undersigned, value being able to gather at Memorial Field to socialize and play with our dogs. Our activity helps build the strong community that exists in our small town. It adds to the quality of life for families, residents and dog owners. We support Albany's beautiful multi-use parks and uphold park rules and regulations.
The 2009 law that governs when dogs are not allowed at Memorial Field is outdated. It does not recognize that the field is now split into two sections. Section A is mostly used by sports groups and Section B is generally used by people with dogs. Both groups supported construction of the fence as a solution to long-standing conflicts. However, the no-dog law is now being enforced by the city as if the field was still one area.
We petition the Council to exclude Section B of Memorial Field from permit use so that all members of the general public, including people with dogs, may enjoy this area for its regular park hours.
We petition the Council to sunset provisions (1), (2) and (3) of Municipal Code 10-4.2 Resolution 09-45. We also wish the Council to clarify provision (4) so that the occasion dogs are not allowed in Memorial Field's Section A is when a user has acquired a permit through the City of Albany for the use of Section A or when Albany High School classes are using Section A.
We petition the Council to maintain the grass in Section B with the same level of care as in Section A, and to designate one gate along Thousand Oaks Boulevard to remain unlocked so the public can enter Section A without having to enter Section B.
We appeal to the City Council to respond directly to this petition and not delegate this matter to the Parks and Recreation advisory commission. We support the "Good Neighbor" policy and new signage per Albany city staff recommendations, Sept. 13, 2012, Parks & Recreation Commission agenda.
Updates
October 11, 2012
The City Council is still ignoring the reality that Memorial Field is split in two. I am tired of watching them hide behind a decades old law while our community loses access to a space we have already successfully shared for years.
October 11, 2012
The momentum we have built makes it clear that the City Council can no longer ignore our demand for common sense park access. They are trying to hide behind an outdated law while we are out here proving that Section B works perfectly for our community.
Reached 100 supporters
October 11, 2012
6 Comments
Keep the field open for the dogs! Been going there for years and never had a problem with the sports teams.
My lab would be so sad if we couldnt go anymore. leave our park alone.
Seriously? The fence was put up for a reason. Let us use the field.
If they enforce this they are just going to create more problems elsewhere. keep it like it is please.
TOTAL NONSENSE. The field is big enough for everyone if people would just share.
My dog needs that space to run. Albany needs to stop being so uptight about everything.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 250 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Keep the field open for the dogs! Been going there for years and never had a problem with the sports teams.