Interim dog park approved at south end of Legion Park
By Liz Dadson

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Kincardine council has granted approval for an interim off-leash dog park on property south of the ball diamond in Legion Park (Ward 1).

Recreation director Karen Kieffer said the municipality will work with the Kincardine Dog Owners Group (KinDOG) to design the park, marking off the proposed area, and developing and installing park fencing and signage. The municipality will be responsible for providing garbage cans, lawn maintenance and liability insurance.

The recreation committee is putting $1,700 toward the park, with KinDOG securing $1,700 through an Enbridge community grant and coming up with the remaining $1,700 needed for the fencing, through fund-raising, said Kieffer. It's expected the interim park will be open by July, she said. In previous discussions with council, KinDOG wanted to use the land at the Ward 1 landfill site, once it had been rehabilitated, for a permanent dog park, but that land would not be available for a year or more.

"So we're spending money on this (interim park) only to shut it down in a year's time," said councillor Ron Hewitt.
"We can re-use the fencing and that's the major cost at $5,000," said Kieffer.

Council agreed to go ahead with the interim park.
 

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12/06/2009 07:48 PM

Signs on the dog park will indicate the following rules:

*The Kincardine Off-Leash Dog Park is for dogs, their owners/handlers and those accompanying them. This is not a children's playground. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and kept under strict supervision. Do not allow children to run in the area and chase after dogs.
*Leash your dogs when entering and exiting the park. Please carry the leashes within the park.
*Limit of three dogs per handler. A handler aged 12 or older must be present and in control of their dogs at all times.
*Dogs should be spayed or neutered - no female dogs in heat allowed.
*Ensure that your dog(s) is vaccinated and in good health before using the off-leash park.
*Puppies must have their 12-week shots. It is advised that a puppy be four months old before coming to the park.
*Dogs must be licensed and shall wear a visible dog tag at all times.
*Dogs must be under control and in sight of their handler at all times. Be ready to take control of any situation, you are responsible for your dog's behaviour.
*Owners/handlers must pick up after their pets. Failure to do so could result in lifetime expulsion from the park.
*Fill in any holes your dog digs or make appropriate repairs to disturbed area.
*No toys, no human or dog food or treats, no alcohol and no smoking.
*Aggressive dogs are not permitted in the off-leash area. Persistent aggressive action by dogs or people will not be tolerated; both the handler and the dog will be asked to leave. Violators may have their park privileges suspended.
*All dog owners and park users assume all risk related to park use.
*Dog owners are subject to Ontario Dog Owners' Liability Act.
*Respect the rights of others.
*Be safe and have fun!