Tell me Why This Can't be a Dog Park?
I raced home last night from work in order to take my dogs for a walk. The only option since there is no legal off-leash park in Walnut Creek. On our walk we pass by San Miguel Park. It is 6:55 PM. The sun is out. It is a beautiful warm evening. The tennis courts are full (as usual) with a set of ladies doubles and a set of men’s singles. Two teenagers were in deep conversation at the picnic tables. I proceed into the heart of the park, and there I am met with the site of absolutely nothing. No tots in the tot lot. No dribbles on the basket ball court. Not a sole using the lawn.
Why with the limited park resources in our city does the city allow this park to sit fallow most of the time? What a wasted asset! If the city REALLY wanted to build an economical dog park they would do it here in this park. Two more side of a fence up above in the turfed area and we would be done! But of course now I am being just too rational and logical for city politics!
posted by The Dog Lady @ 7:38 AM
4 Comments:
May 28th at 12:28 P.M.
It is a beautiful day, warm and sunny. There is one set of tennis being played. As usual, there is not a sole in the rest of the park. Dead silence
May 30th at 7:29 P.M.
It is a beautiful evening. Still very warm. It is a holiday and I expect families together in the park celebrating Memorial Day. Instead I find no one, not even on the tennis courts. Tell me again why this can't be a dog park? Where are all these hysterical neighbors who say they use this aprk on a daily basis? Classic case of NIMBY!! Shame on them.
June 2, 10:51 AM
Besides the city worker taking a break in his truck, the only person enjoying the park is a woman with her dog on leash. Imagine that!
June 3, 1:41 PM
Finally! I have spotted a Mom and child enjoying the tot lot! Other than that, as usual, the park is empty.
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