Melbourne’s dogs could be getting eight new dog parks, but tensions are mounting over the location of the off-leash areas.
The City of Melbourne has identified eight locations that could become designated off-leash dog parks.Dog owners say the city needs more areas where their pets can play untethered.
But some dog owners say many of the new parks are too small, fearing that their dogs could aggravate other park users or run into busy streets. “It’s just inappropriate, it’s too small, it’s really the meeting place for all the neighbours ... you can’t have picnics or things with dogs all over the place.”Wiegard said he was sympathetic to locals who wanted more dog parks and agreed the pets needed somewhere to roam free. But he argued Murchison Square was not a good location.
In a petition to the City of Melbourne, Potts said dog parks promoted good canine physical health and socialisation and reduced nuisance behaviours.He said the parks also discouraged delinquent and criminal activity by encouraging people to exercise and interact with each other, while also accommodating the needs of senior citizens the disabled and others who might have difficulties walk their dogs on leash.
“We see a need to up the ante when it comes to designated spaces for pooches large and small to run free – to exercise and socialise with their friends,” she said.A timed access model is proposed for Murchison Square, Point Park, Riverside Park and Wellington Park with off-leash hours only between 8pm and 6am daily.
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