Dog Park Questionnaire Version 5
Dog Park Questionnaire Version 5
1. Do you currently have a dog?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 67.5% 1,040
No 26.2% 404
Planning to get one 6.2% 96
answered question 1,540
skipped question 12
2. If yes, how many dogs:
Number of dogs
Response 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Count
Weigh under 25 pounds 37.1% (190) 50.6% (259) 9.8% (50) 2.0% (10) 0.4% (2) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 512
Weigh 25 pounds or more 7.3% (66) 68.6% (621) 20.8% (188) 2.0% (18) 0.8% (7) 0.4% (4) 0.1% (1) 905
answered question 1,103
skipped question 449
1 of 317 3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
Response Response
Percent Count
Swift Run 23.5% 323
Olson 11.5% 158
Don’t use dog parks 69.6% 956
Other (please specify) 175
answered question 1,373
skipped question 179
2 of 317 4. How often do you use dog parks?
Response Response
Percent Count
I don't use dog parks 61.0% 849
A few times annually 16.6% 231
Once a month 7.6% 106
Once a week 6.0% 84
Multiple times per week 6.8% 94
Daily 1.9% 27
answered question 1,391
skipped question 161
5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
Response
Count
730
answered question 730
skipped question 822
3 of 317 6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
Response
Count
878
answered question 878
skipped question 674
7. If a dog park were located at a given distance from your residence, how often would you use it? (check all that apply):
Rating Daily Weekly Monthly Never Count
Less than ¼ mile 47.1% (574) 21.7% (264) 2.5% (30) 28.7% (350) 1,218
¼ - 1 mile 26.3% (321) 37.2% (454) 7.7% (94) 28.8% (352) 1,221
1-2 miles 9.0% (106) 34.7% (409) 21.4% (252) 34.8% (410) 1,177
2-5 miles 3.4% (39) 17.9% (205) 29.7% (340) 49.0% (561) 1,145
answered question 1,304
skipped question 248
4 of 317 8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
Response Response
Percent Count
6-9 a.m. 20.9% 253
9 a.m.-noon 20.9% 253
Noon-4 p.m. 17.6% 213
4-7 p.m. 51.8% 628
7-10 p.m. 35.4% 430
Not applicable 26.8% 325
Other (please specify) 87
answered question 1,213
skipped question 339
5 of 317 9. How important are the following items to a successful dog park? Please select the 3 items that are MOST important to you and the 3 items that are LEAST important to you. Selecting more than 3 for each column will nullify the response.
Rating Select 3 most important Select 3 least important Count
Size 72.1% (349) 27.9% (135) 484
Benches for people 31.2% (147) 68.8% (324) 471
Cleanliness/maintenance 98.1% (790) 1.9% (15) 805
Dog amenities (i.e., dog toys, 4.8% (35) 95.2% (691) 726 sandbox)
Lighting 22.8% (94) 77.2% (318) 412
Location (walkable) 75.0% (477) 25.0% (159) 636
Location (away from housing) 40.8% (217) 59.2% (315) 532
Parking close to site 55.9% (217) 44.1% (171) 388
People/dog water fountain 81.9% (371) 18.1% (82) 453
Restrooms 16.2% (86) 83.8% (445) 531
Separate small-dog area 44.9% (255) 55.1% (313) 568
Shaded areas 82.5% (396) 17.5% (84) 480
Other (please specify) 111
answered question 1,169
skipped question 383
6 of 317 10. Are there issues related to dog parks that concern you? (Select all that apply.)
Response Response
Percent Count
Cleanliness 55.8% 687
Dog conflicts 54.1% 666
Location (proximity to houses) 28.2% 348
Maintenance 41.3% 509
Noise 21.0% 259
User fees 25.7% 317
Dogs getting loose 27.8% 342
Parking and congestion 15.1% 186
Repurposed use of park space 22.2% 273
Change of landscape/viewscape 13.4% 165
None of the above 10.9% 134
Other (please specify) 130
answered question 1,232
skipped question 320
7 of 317 11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
Response Response
Percent Count
My neighborhood park (please provide the name of the park) 61.6% 581
Larger community-wide park (please provide the name of the 50.7% 478 park)
Other community park (please provide the name of the park) 26.6% 251
As many places as the city will provide (please provide locations) 28.3% 267
I do not want a dog park at this location (please provide name of 24.6% 232 park)
I do not want a dog park anywhere in the city (please type an 'X') 13.8% 130
answered question 943
skipped question 609
8 of 317 12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
Response Response
Percent Count
Clean 57.5% 199
Landscape 52.0% 180
Help organize events and activities 45.1% 156
Fundraise 33.2% 115
Other (please specify) 96
answered question 346
skipped question 1,206
13. If you are interested in volunteering at a dog park, please share your name and preferred contact information (e.g. email or phone number).
Response
Count
220
answered question 220
skipped question 1,332
9 of 317 14. There have been requests to designate specific hours in portions of some parks for dogs to run off leash without fences. Would you support off-leash hours for dogs in non-fenced-in park areas?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 40.1% 506
No 46.1% 581
Don't know 13.8% 174
answered question 1,261
skipped question 291
15. Are you?
Response Response
Percent Count
Male 32.9% 421
Female 67.1% 858
answered question 1,279
skipped question 273
10 of 317 16. Age?
Response Response
Percent Count
Under 18 yrs old 0.2% 2
18-24 yrs old 2.1% 27
25-44 yrs old 42.4% 543
45-64 yrs old 45.0% 576
65+ yrs old 10.3% 132
answered question 1,280
skipped question 272
11 of 317 17. Select your ZIP code
Response Response
Percent Count
48103 58.8% 708
48104 18.9% 227
48105 15.2% 183
48108 7.1% 86
Other (please specify) 79
answered question 1,204
skipped question 348
18. Please share any additional comments.
Response
Count
443
answered question 443
skipped question 1,109
12 of 317 13 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
1 can't afford this year Aug 12, 2013 10:03 PM
2 Q Aug 12, 2013 8:50 PM
3 Paw Run Aug 12, 2013 5:30 PM
4 Bird Hills Aug 12, 2013 5:23 PM
5 8lb dog doesn't like them, too many big dogs, but wish there was a true, small-dog park! Aug 12, 2013 3:02 PM
6 Paw Run (a private dog park on Territorial) Aug 12, 2013 2:56 PM
7 We may get a dog in the future when kids are older. I live close to Olson Park and would use that one. Aug 12, 2013 2:34 PM
8 Bird Hills and other parks where dogs are allowed on leashes Aug 12, 2013 1:14 PM
9 very rarely Aug 12, 2013 1:05 PM
10 I would if there were on more conveniently located Aug 12, 2013 11:31 AM
11 Paw Run Aug 12, 2013 10:44 AM
12 Several in other cities Aug 12, 2013 9:37 AM
13 Used to use unofficial elementary school park Aug 12, 2013 8:49 AM
14 Occasionally Aug 12, 2013 6:22 AM
15 Dog Park in my apartment complex Aug 11, 2013 10:46 PM
16 Saline dog park (millpond park) Aug 11, 2013 3:50 PM
17 Bandemer, Eberwhite Woods, etc. Aug 11, 2013 11:47 AM
18 Saline Dog Park Aug 11, 2013 12:07 AM
19 Lyon Oaks Aug 10, 2013 3:55 PM
14 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
20 awaiting licensure to use dog park Aug 9, 2013 8:40 PM
21 Don't use them because my dog is not good with other dogs Aug 9, 2013 4:58 PM
22 Paw Run Aug 9, 2013 2:55 PM
23 i used to, but not well monitored Aug 9, 2013 11:20 AM
24 Mill pond saline Aug 9, 2013 9:42 AM
25 High Bank in Columbus, OH Aug 8, 2013 4:33 PM
26 I use the Adrian Dog park Aug 8, 2013 12:27 PM
27 mill pond Aug 8, 2013 9:07 AM
28 Pinckney Aug 8, 2013 8:47 AM
29 Another park outside the city on North Territorial, plus the Arb Aug 5, 2013 2:58 PM
30 Walk my dogs in parks closer to home - these are too far away to be useful Aug 5, 2013 9:59 AM
31 Paw Run Aug 5, 2013 7:56 AM
32 too far away Aug 5, 2013 6:59 AM
33 The dogs I have now are not dog-park appropriate but I would love to see dog parks and would use them with other Aug 4, 2013 11:04 PM breeds. My current dogs would be better socialized if I could have continued to take them to dog gatherings. I used Slauson when I could and my dog's behavior with other dogs declined after that option disappeared.
34 Paw Run Aug 4, 2013 5:11 PM
35 Paw Run....North territorial and Zeeb Aug 4, 2013 4:15 PM
36 Paw Run Aug 4, 2013 1:47 PM
37 They are too far away, muddy, and not a good choice... Aug 3, 2013 11:32 PM
15 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
38 Copper Leaf dog park (free park) Aug 3, 2013 10:57 PM
39 I walk in Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 6:55 PM
40 Used to attend Slauson on Saturdays Aug 3, 2013 1:42 PM
41 Slauson Yard Aug 3, 2013 9:35 AM
42 saline dog park Aug 2, 2013 10:56 PM
43 too many people are there that who don't have control of their dogs Aug 2, 2013 3:30 PM
44 Paw run Aug 2, 2013 2:28 PM
45 slauson middle school play area. Aug 2, 2013 11:33 AM
46 Saline Dog Park Aug 1, 2013 10:56 PM
47 Mill Pond Aug 1, 2013 2:20 PM
48 Saline Mill Pond Aug 1, 2013 2:00 PM
49 Use Olsen for other activities Aug 1, 2013 10:45 AM
50 Paw's Run (private dog park) Aug 1, 2013 10:00 AM
51 If we do get a dog, it will be small to medium---I don't see myself taking it to a park with 10 or more dogs running loose Aug 1, 2013 9:48 AM
52 Animal Kingdom Aug 1, 2013 9:38 AM
53 PAW RUN Aug 1, 2013 7:27 AM
54 Paw Run Aug 1, 2013 1:40 AM
55 Las Vegas Park, Nichols Arb Aug 1, 2013 12:34 AM
56 Sometimes Paw Run Jul 31, 2013 12:16 PM
16 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
57 Saline - smaller/free Jul 31, 2013 10:54 AM
58 Used swift run once or twice Jul 31, 2013 7:40 AM
59 Our apartment complex has a dog park Jul 31, 2013 6:27 AM
60 Used Swift run one year but dog got kennel cough from another dog there Jul 31, 2013 1:17 AM
61 I've gone by the Platt Rd park several times & haven't seen anyone using it. Jul 30, 2013 10:21 PM
62 Did use Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 9:36 PM
63 We don't use dog parks too often but the one out in South Lyon was our favorite when our dog was younger. We loved it Jul 30, 2013 9:22 PM because it is attached to a swim area for dogs.
64 I do use parks that do not have dog parks currently, and am concerned with how adding a dog park will change use of an Jul 30, 2013 6:25 PM existing park.
65 Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
66 Do not have a dog Jul 30, 2013 5:12 PM
67 our dog plays with other neighbor dogs in our neighborhood park, tho it is not a dogpark Jul 30, 2013 4:52 PM
68 I walk my dog to neighborhood parks Jul 30, 2013 4:50 PM
69 need parks that allow pitbull mix Jul 30, 2013 4:41 PM
70 Mill Pond in Saline Jul 30, 2013 4:30 PM
71 Think dog parks are a great idea. Need more of them! Jul 30, 2013 4:30 PM
72 Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 4:22 PM
73 Some instances from other users where there were undisciplined larger dogs at the parks - threatening to smaller dogs. Is Jul 30, 2013 4:17 PM there any monitoring?
74 N/A Jul 30, 2013 4:04 PM
17 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
75 Swift Run and Olson are too far away from sw side of City Jul 30, 2013 3:50 PM
76 I would use Swift Run but it's on the other side of town. Jul 30, 2013 3:27 PM
77 no Jul 30, 2013 3:18 PM
78 They are too far away from where I live so I don't have time Jul 30, 2013 3:15 PM
79 Unofficial (good dogs OK off leash) dog run areas at Fairview Cemetery & Longshore Park & Beckley Park & Bandemer & Jul 30, 2013 3:04 PM Bluffs Nature, and Black pond woods & Leslie Park wildlands
80 Have been attacked by larger or mean breeds at dog parks. No longer go. Jul 30, 2013 2:54 PM
81 Saline Jul 30, 2013 2:31 PM
82 Use field area at local school in neighborhood Jul 30, 2013 2:21 PM
83 Use Gallup or esch but can't let dog off leash Jul 30, 2013 2:16 PM
84 Have previously used Swift Run Jul 30, 2013 1:31 PM
85 Platt Road Jul 30, 2013 1:27 PM
86 Use free park in Saline Jul 30, 2013 1:01 PM
87 Arise Dog Park in Pinckney, MI Jul 30, 2013 12:35 PM
88 Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 12:23 PM
89 used to go slauson middle school as "informal" dog park Jul 30, 2013 12:11 PM
90 Mill Pond in Saline Jul 30, 2013 11:58 AM
91 doggie play dates with friends Jul 30, 2013 11:55 AM
92 Not convenient to my home location Jul 30, 2013 11:31 AM
93 too far away - need a park on the westside Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
18 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
94 Park on river in Saline by school - don't remember name Jul 30, 2013 11:17 AM
95 Paw Run - a private park Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
96 Saline Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
97 Mill Pond Park in Saline Jul 30, 2013 10:39 AM
98 Saline's Mill Pond Jul 30, 2013 10:29 AM
99 Arise Church (Pinckney) Jul 30, 2013 10:19 AM
100 I do not use dog parks in the AA area because there are nicer "regular" parks that allow dogs. Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
101 The current dog parks are AWFUL Jul 30, 2013 9:34 AM
102 There are currently no dog parks within walking distance from my home. Jul 30, 2013 9:23 AM
103 Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 9:18 AM
104 back yard Jul 30, 2013 9:16 AM
105 But don't often go -- too far away. Jul 30, 2013 9:16 AM
106 I use Swift Run because it's closer. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
107 Tried them once or twice but do not like them at all wont go back parking lots with dirt or just trash Jul 30, 2013 9:14 AM
108 Paw Run (Dexter), Mill Pond (Saline) Jul 30, 2013 8:57 AM
109 Mill Pond in Saline Jul 30, 2013 8:55 AM
110 Any park with dog-accessible trails for walks. Jul 30, 2013 8:44 AM
111 Use both parks but not often Jul 30, 2013 8:36 AM
112 Saline Jul 30, 2013 8:29 AM
19 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
113 Use a park that ins't a dog park Jul 30, 2013 8:23 AM
114 Saline Mill Pond Park Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
115 Don't use those dog parks Jul 30, 2013 8:13 AM
116 Jog with my dogs in Rolling Hills County Park Jul 30, 2013 8:12 AM
117 not near any Jul 30, 2013 8:09 AM
118 Privately owned Paw Run Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
119 Private. Paw Run. Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
120 My neighbors garden :-) Jul 30, 2013 7:23 AM
121 Swift Run in past. And use Mill Pond Park, Saline Jul 30, 2013 7:10 AM
122 Not yet but would if nearby Jul 30, 2013 6:46 AM
123 Mill Pond in Saline Jul 30, 2013 6:39 AM
124 Rarely. Once per year. Jul 30, 2013 6:39 AM
125 Milan Dog Park Jul 30, 2013 6:37 AM
126 Have used swift in past Jul 30, 2013 6:36 AM
127 I'm a responsible owner Jul 30, 2013 5:47 AM
128 I'm a responsible owner Jul 30, 2013 5:46 AM
129 We tried the dog park at Ellsworth/platt but have not purchased the pass to return Jul 30, 2013 5:32 AM
130 See response to #1: I do not own a dog. Jul 30, 2013 2:22 AM
131 mill pond park Jul 30, 2013 1:48 AM
20 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
132 Nice dp in Howell, mi that I use Jul 30, 2013 12:39 AM
133 Private in Washtenaw County Jul 29, 2013 11:21 PM
134 No suitable dog parks on west side Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
135 really sporadically too far Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
136 Bird Hills Jul 29, 2013 9:53 PM
137 private park Jul 29, 2013 9:40 PM
138 used in past but not currently Jul 29, 2013 9:35 PM
139 Paw Run Jul 29, 2013 8:55 PM
140 private dog park Jul 29, 2013 8:49 PM
141 (I didn't know that Olson had a dog park!) Jul 29, 2013 8:24 PM
142 Paw Run - its privately run (requires vaccinations and temperament testing) Jul 29, 2013 8:23 PM
143 Paw Run Private Dog Park in Dexter Jul 29, 2013 8:21 PM
144 Take mine up North to beach Jul 29, 2013 8:12 PM
145 Will use a dog park after our dog is neutered next month Jul 29, 2013 8:04 PM
146 mill pond park in saline Jul 29, 2013 8:03 PM
147 Paw Run Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
148 Go to church dog park in Pinckney Jul 29, 2013 7:47 PM
149 the one on ann arbor saline rd Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
150 paw run Jul 29, 2013 7:35 PM
21 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
151 We are closer to a dog park in Saline Jul 29, 2013 7:22 PM
152 Whichever is closer to where I'm at. Jul 29, 2013 7:10 PM
153 I did use swift run. Jul 29, 2013 6:59 PM
154 PLAN TO USE EVENTUALLY Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
155 I walk other people's dogs Jul 29, 2013 6:00 PM
156 Walking because there is no park near my home Jul 29, 2013 5:57 PM
157 Paw Run and Animal Kingdom Jul 29, 2013 5:23 PM
158 Mill Pond Jul 29, 2013 5:14 PM
159 I use the park across the street from my house: Wellington, sometimes Maryfield Jul 29, 2013 4:17 PM
160 Mills Pond Dog Park in Saline Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
161 I pay for "day care" sometimes at local businesses like Karnik Jul 29, 2013 4:15 PM
162 Would use one if there were more available near our home. Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
163 Paw Run (Private) in Dexter Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
164 used to use Swift Run Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
165 I tried dog parks but the dogs aren't screen for temperament and mine was bit twice by aggressive dogs so I walk him off Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM leash elsewhere. good idea if only the owners were considerate about aggressiveness.
166 Mill Pond in Saline Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
167 too crowded Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM
168 Used to use Swift run when we lived closer Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
169 I seldom use dog parks because there aren't any that are conveniently located to me. Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
22 of 317 Page 1, Q3. Do you currently use any existing dog parks? If so, which dog parks do you use? (Select all that apply)
170 Paw Run (private) Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM
171 Animal Kingdom Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
172 It's abt time Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
173 we use a small private dog park at the church on 5th Jul 29, 2013 3:35 PM
174 I used Swift Run before my dog died. Jul 29, 2013 3:22 PM
175 Mill Pond Park in Saline Jul 29, 2013 3:07 PM
23 of 317 24 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
1 The fact that my dog can run freely Aug 13, 2013 8:53 AM
2 ability to run fast socialization Aug 12, 2013 10:05 PM
3 city supervised. Aug 12, 2013 8:55 PM
4 Dogs and their owners need a place to go to run and play. Aug 12, 2013 8:31 PM
5 Layout. Parking for parks we have to drive to. Aug 12, 2013 7:23 PM
6 They are not right near my house Aug 12, 2013 6:03 PM
7 Convenience, shade Aug 12, 2013 5:38 PM
8 That they exist. Aug 12, 2013 5:36 PM
9 I like that they are large, fenced, regulated and a distance from residential areas. Aug 12, 2013 4:10 PM
10 Large space, shade, convenient seating for owners Aug 12, 2013 3:42 PM
11 Off leash possibility for apartment dwellers. Good place to meet up with other dog parents. Aug 12, 2013 3:05 PM
12 There is a legal place to let your dogs run off lease. Aug 12, 2013 2:56 PM
13 They're a great place for dogs to get exercise and see other dogs without the restrictive leash laws. Aug 12, 2013 2:55 PM
14 dog can play with friends social atmosphere Aug 12, 2013 2:38 PM
15 I'm glad the city offers them even though I don't use them right now. Aug 12, 2013 2:35 PM
16 nearby parking is good seating Aug 12, 2013 1:07 PM
17 They are great locations and offer a way for the local dogs and owners to socialize. Aug 12, 2013 12:58 PM
18 I like that there are places where dogs can run freely and get exercise off leash Aug 12, 2013 12:38 PM
19 Decent amount of space. Aug 12, 2013 11:33 AM
25 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
20 Opportunities for my dog to play w/ friendly well socialized dogs and meeting other like minded people. Aug 12, 2013 10:49 AM
21 n/a Aug 12, 2013 10:10 AM
22 The dogs can run free because it is fence in. Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
23 The opportunity for dogs to socialize off leash Aug 12, 2013 9:39 AM
24 Size and location. Aug 12, 2013 9:16 AM
25 Not familiar with existing dog parks, but have not heard great things. Aug 12, 2013 8:50 AM
26 I've only been to Swift Run - nice place, bad pet owners. Aug 12, 2013 8:29 AM
27 I like that there are specifically designated places for people with dogs, where they can be socialized. Aug 12, 2013 12:35 AM
28 I like that people have a place to take their dogs to run and play Aug 11, 2013 11:03 PM
29 Saline - water source; All - socialization with other dogs IF well behaved Aug 11, 2013 10:50 PM
30 I don't care for the existing dog parks. Aug 11, 2013 9:38 PM
31 That they exist. Aug 11, 2013 8:19 PM
32 That they are totally enclosed such that there is no danger that a dog will be lost. Aug 11, 2013 8:18 PM
33 It's size. Location. Aug 11, 2013 5:35 PM
34 I would hope that if there were a dog park nearer my house, there would be less dog shit left in my yard. Aug 11, 2013 5:28 PM
35 I have visited existing dog parks - owners seem to enjoy talking with other dog owners Aug 11, 2013 5:15 PM
36 Location. Not near other parks where people would be confused about letting their dogs free in public areas. Aug 11, 2013 4:02 PM
37 Secure fencing, provided bags, etc Aug 11, 2013 3:59 PM
38 Secure fence, large area, dog bags provided. Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM
26 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
39 Olsen - the owners there are all very nice and have mostly polite dogs. Swift run - the size is nice, and good to have a Aug 11, 2013 3:35 PM little dog area
40 They are located far away from residential housing so that they do not creates the following nuisances: noise from dogs Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM barking, smell from dog poop/urine, and additional car traffic and parking issues.
41 The size is nice. I live in Ypsi, so the location isn't too bad. Aug 11, 2013 11:35 AM
42 THe camaraderie and the fact that the dogs have such fun. Aug 11, 2013 12:42 AM
43 Olson: Great location. Aug 11, 2013 12:32 AM
44 Ability to let my dogs off lead to run free in a safe environment. Aug 10, 2013 3:57 PM
45 Proximity to my home and responsibility of owners in Olson area only though! Swift Park is a free for all dog fight with pitts Aug 10, 2013 2:33 PM and my service dog was attacked by pitts at Swift so I don't go there anymore.
46 Near trails, space for running. Aug 10, 2013 2:10 PM
47 I like that Swift Run is on the outskirts of town. Seems like dogs have a lot of room to play there. Aug 10, 2013 1:23 PM
48 20 lb and under area Aug 10, 2013 1:03 PM
49 I love that dogs have a place to run & socialize with other dogs! Aug 10, 2013 12:46 PM
50 The ability to exercise freely reduces stress - both for dogs and their owners. Aug 10, 2013 12:20 PM
51 The mere fact that they exist, albeit in limited locations Aug 10, 2013 10:01 AM
52 lots of room for dogs to run Aug 10, 2013 1:38 AM
53 size, lots of room for dogs to run double gated park entrance Aug 9, 2013 10:30 PM
54 Swift run has a very large fenced area that provide my dog with good space to get exercises, specially during early Aug 9, 2013 10:22 PM afternoons that the park is not that busy.
55 A place to let the dogs run without tether and to play and get aquainted with other dogs Aug 9, 2013 10:00 PM
27 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
56 Not near our house Aug 9, 2013 7:06 PM
57 Separate dog park for smaller dogs at Swift Run They appear to be clean Having waste bags available is helpful Aug 9, 2013 5:38 PM
58 The opportunity for dogs to socialize and for people to meet others who have dogs. Aug 9, 2013 5:00 PM
59 I don't know Aug 9, 2013 4:31 PM
60 the opportunity for obedient dogs to mix Aug 9, 2013 4:19 PM
61 Open play Aug 9, 2013 3:57 PM
62 I love that dog parks are available to families with dogs. :) Such a great service. Aug 9, 2013 3:50 PM
63 Houston has amazing dog parks that I used nearly daily. They always have plenty of shade and dog bathing stations. Aug 9, 2013 3:19 PM
64 I like that Swift Run has a small dog area. Even though my dog is 30lbs, I take her there because the dogs are nicer and Aug 9, 2013 3:13 PM the big dog area has way too much rough play that intimidates my dog.
65 NA Aug 9, 2013 2:58 PM
66 opportunity for off-leash play and exercise, water features allow swimming, socialization with other dogs. I like Paw Run Aug 9, 2013 2:57 PM because it is remote, relatively quiet, large (17 acres) and offers hiking trails so your dog can walk in nature
67 They confine the dogs in an area where they can run free. Aug 9, 2013 2:07 PM
68 large Aug 9, 2013 12:51 PM
69 It keeps mostof the dog poop in one place. Aug 9, 2013 12:39 PM
70 the size and most of the dogs and their owners are friendly. Aug 9, 2013 12:39 PM
71 I love the size of swift run! It is a great space for the dogs to run. Aug 9, 2013 12:16 PM
72 The space Aug 9, 2013 11:35 AM
73 i like that they are available Aug 9, 2013 11:21 AM
28 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
74 Seem very spacious and well-kept Aug 9, 2013 11:04 AM
75 Space, benches, grass, and shade. Aug 9, 2013 7:41 AM
76 I like Swift Run best. It is big and I can get as much exercise as the dogs by walking around it. I also like the trees and Aug 9, 2013 7:19 AM benches. The fact that there are bags available to pick up after the dogs is very nice.
77 location developed in previously unused areas of public space; no competition with prior use. Aug 9, 2013 12:27 AM
78 That they exist. Aug 8, 2013 8:50 PM
79 the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with a dog with out been a nuisance to others, and for the dog to experience that Aug 8, 2013 4:38 PM sense of freedom.
80 Nothing. Aug 8, 2013 4:03 PM
81 The SE location is a dedicated use and does not conflict with other uses. Aug 8, 2013 3:58 PM
82 it is the only legal place to be with your dog off leash in the city Aug 8, 2013 2:06 PM
83 This questionnaire seems indicative of being created by someone who doesn't know what they are doing. Why do I get to Aug 8, 2013 1:57 PM answer these questions if I don't have a dog.
84 Nothing for the ann arbor one Aug 8, 2013 12:30 PM
85 The open area, the other dogs, the people. Aug 8, 2013 12:29 PM
86 opportunity for my dog to interact with other dogs off-leash Aug 8, 2013 11:53 AM
87 Lots of space, away from residential areas. Aug 8, 2013 10:03 AM
88 I would like to begin using them. Aug 8, 2013 9:18 AM
89 The ability of dogs to run and interact with each other Aug 8, 2013 8:49 AM
90 Parks with ponds are the best! Aug 8, 2013 8:48 AM
91 The open space of Swift Run. And the fact that there are separate areas for smaller dogs. Trash cans are located Aug 8, 2013 8:46 AM
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92 A place for dogs to play together. Aug 8, 2013 8:44 AM
93 Clean, big, safe, good residents Aug 8, 2013 8:42 AM
94 Small dog park is excellent. Well-maintained. Aug 8, 2013 7:05 AM
95 A good place for my dog to get outside, get exercise, and run around. The parks are very well kept, and there are places Aug 7, 2013 3:49 PM to relax while your dog is running around.
96 It is nice that people are able to take their dogs someplace and let them run and play off leash. Aug 7, 2013 2:18 PM
97 It is large enough for them Aug 7, 2013 2:09 PM
98 That there is a safe, sanctioned place to let dogs run free. Aug 7, 2013 9:12 AM
99 Open areas for running. Aug 7, 2013 8:17 AM
100 Swift run is nice size, people can walk as well. Don't want a small space (like Olsen) where the dogs get bored quickly. Aug 7, 2013 7:55 AM
101 Large area Aug 7, 2013 6:30 AM
102 Just great to have a space where it's okay to let the dog run off-leash! I don't have a big fenced-in yard. Aug 6, 2013 8:36 PM
103 N/A Aug 6, 2013 7:26 PM
104 Size Aug 6, 2013 3:52 PM
105 Big space, close to my house Aug 6, 2013 3:00 PM
106 The location. Aug 6, 2013 1:19 PM
107 I like that my dog can run around and play with the other dogs off leash. He doesn't need obstacles or agility things, like Aug 6, 2013 9:49 AM teeter totters.
108 While I am not a dog owner, I think that it is healthy and desirable to have dog parks in the city. Aug 6, 2013 9:36 AM
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109 Safe place to let dog get exercise at her pace of choosing. Aug 6, 2013 9:35 AM
110 I like the multiple entrances. Helps alleviate the jam-up that can occur when there are lots of dogs at the park. Aug 6, 2013 7:50 AM
111 That they exist Aug 6, 2013 7:04 AM
112 Concept is good. Aug 6, 2013 1:24 AM
113 Location, dog safety, picnic table, shelter, paved parking, bench, Aug 5, 2013 7:19 PM
114 Ability to let dogs run off leash Aug 5, 2013 6:47 PM
115 That they exist! Aug 5, 2013 3:10 PM
116 Swift Run is fairly close and convenient Aug 5, 2013 2:59 PM
117 Space. Places to sit and poop clean up stations. Accessibility of the Swift run park from my home. Aug 5, 2013 1:57 PM
118 shaded seating areas, large grassy part, trees. Aug 5, 2013 1:54 PM
119 That they exist Aug 5, 2013 1:39 PM
120 Open 24/7. Very bit--I can walk/play with my dog and not be around other dogs (pack mentality/too much excitment Aug 5, 2013 12:59 PM often develops and a dog fight can break out). Well kept. Bags available for poop pick-up.
121 Space. Social hour Aug 5, 2013 12:43 PM
122 good parking, clean Aug 5, 2013 12:02 PM
123 My friends meet there with their dogs and like them. I'd rather the dogs get exercised than have to walk on a leash Aug 5, 2013 11:38 AM straining to go faster.
124 Space to run Aug 5, 2013 11:29 AM
125 i like the seperate area for the large dogs and small dogs... some of the large dogs are quite agressive toward smaller Aug 5, 2013 10:38 AM dogs.
126 A place to go for my dog to run free. Aug 5, 2013 10:26 AM
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127 I think the dog parks because dogs need freedom to run in places where people also like to walk but there are too few Aug 5, 2013 10:01 AM parks available for dog walkers
128 they aren't in my neighborhood Aug 5, 2013 8:03 AM
129 Paw Run is private and the best. Tall grass, lots of space and a dog pool. Aug 5, 2013 7:57 AM
130 Ease of parking, benches, public water bowl Aug 5, 2013 12:04 AM
131 The open space for my dog to run Aug 4, 2013 11:03 PM
132 We stopped going to them because we found them unsafe, so I can't say that I like anything about them. Aug 4, 2013 10:24 PM
133 Spacious and well-kept Aug 4, 2013 9:02 PM
134 Quiet. Large but not too large. Shaded area with a bench. Aug 4, 2013 8:04 PM
135 I like that Swift Run exists. Olson, on the other hand, is a really sad excuse for a park, so it doesn't count! Swift Run is a Aug 4, 2013 6:54 PM great space. I was skeptical about it being by the highway and the fact that it was the old City dump. But, it's a good size and I love--and my dog loves--the grass there.
136 separate small-dog area Aug 4, 2013 5:15 PM
137 Big area. On the whole people who bring their dogs are mindful of the dog's behaviour. Aug 4, 2013 5:15 PM
138 Spacious Aug 4, 2013 4:54 PM
139 large, fenced,off leach Aug 4, 2013 4:17 PM
140 Olsen: covered place to sit, nice people and dogs Swift run: spacious Aug 4, 2013 1:50 PM
141 That it exists. Aug 4, 2013 1:16 PM
142 Fenced area. Like that Swift has grass and vegetation. Aug 4, 2013 12:56 PM
143 Like that there is a section for small dogs only. Aug 4, 2013 12:32 PM
144 I love the idea of well-behaved dogs running freely and playing/socializing with each other Aug 4, 2013 12:22 PM
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145 Swift Run is a great size with lots of room for the dogs to run. There is natural grass and natural landscaping, which is a Aug 4, 2013 12:18 PM must for a dog park.
146 Friendly, social, fun. Aug 4, 2013 12:16 PM
147 One of the few places dogs can legally run off leash and socialize Aug 4, 2013 9:53 AM
148 It is a great way for my dog to get exercise and be able to explore and interact with other dogs Aug 4, 2013 9:17 AM
149 They are NOT in neighborhoods where children play often. Aug 4, 2013 8:38 AM
150 No positive comments Aug 3, 2013 11:35 PM
151 Small dog section. Trash cans for poop bags. Water bowls (BYOW). Aug 3, 2013 10:58 PM
152 Off leash Aug 3, 2013 10:20 PM
153 I like *nothing* about the existing parks. Aug 3, 2013 9:05 PM
154 fenced-in Aug 3, 2013 8:39 PM
155 Meets needs Aug 3, 2013 7:39 PM
156 I'm not a big fan Aug 3, 2013 6:52 PM
157 I am very grateful for this ample space provided for off-leash dog activity. Provision for waste bags and removal of waste Aug 3, 2013 2:30 PM from baskets is appreciated as is the availability of water bowls and park benches. I have been happy to see a greater effort recently to patrol the park and to check for owners' park permits
158 Size, safety of a large fenced in area. Aug 3, 2013 12:33 PM
159 Size, benches in shade, elevated areas for dogs to watch what's going on, availability of waste bags. Aug 3, 2013 11:22 AM
160 Trash cans, bags, fenced in, fun for a change from the routine Aug 3, 2013 10:22 AM
161 Chance for dog to reinforce her social skills and fulfill her needs for exercise and sniffing other animal scents, chance to Aug 3, 2013 9:38 AM run into friends (Slauson Yard)
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162 I do not know about the dog parks in the area since I am new Aug 3, 2013 9:00 AM
163 That it is available. Aug 3, 2013 8:51 AM
164 open area Aug 3, 2013 7:33 AM
165 That they exist Aug 2, 2013 11:29 PM
166 Space is large and there are always dog waste disposal bags. Since they filled in the mud pits where water generally Aug 2, 2013 11:06 PM collects ut has been better.
167 Size and atmosphere. Wonderful place for off leash play! Aug 2, 2013 11:04 PM
168 Convenient. Big. Friendly places. Aug 2, 2013 6:09 PM
169 openness and well maintained fences Aug 2, 2013 4:50 PM
170 A chance to socialize with other dog owners and better adjust my dog to being around other animals. Aug 2, 2013 4:31 PM
171 It's relatively close to our house. Aug 2, 2013 4:18 PM
172 location Aug 2, 2013 4:10 PM
173 Dogs have a chance to freely play and meet other dogs without a leash. Aug 2, 2013 2:56 PM
174 Gives a safe place for dogs off leashes Aug 2, 2013 2:45 PM
175 Size of Olson Park Aug 2, 2013 2:36 PM
176 The size Aug 2, 2013 2:29 PM
177 the amount of space Aug 2, 2013 2:27 PM
178 I think it is great that there are designated spaces where dog owners can let their pets get exercise and play together. Aug 2, 2013 2:06 PM
179 Dogs having fun. The owners. Walking. Aug 2, 2013 2:05 PM
180 Haven't been to any... but if they were closer we'd definitely go Aug 2, 2013 1:55 PM
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181 A place for dogs to get needed exercise Aug 2, 2013 1:33 PM
182 Controlled space for my high-energy dog to run Aug 2, 2013 1:32 PM
183 That they exist Aug 2, 2013 12:59 PM
184 Swift is great because it is right next to the city dump and a really long drive from downtown, where I live. I enjoy any Aug 2, 2013 11:35 AM excuse to drive in Ann Arbor traffic.
185 Off-leash area for my dog to play and socialize with other dogs. Nice that it has benches/picnic tables. Aug 2, 2013 11:06 AM
186 I really like a confined area for dogs to run off-leash!! Aug 2, 2013 11:00 AM
187 Swift Run is a really nice park - open, some shade, good location, good size. Olson is just too small. Aug 2, 2013 10:33 AM
188 They are far away from where I live. Aug 2, 2013 9:54 AM
189 It is a great place for humans and dogs to socialize. Aug 2, 2013 7:49 AM
190 Shelter for people. Fence is not too noticeable. Aug 1, 2013 10:57 PM
191 That they exist. Aug 1, 2013 10:40 PM
192 It is good to have a couple of "dog parks." I am not sure that A2 needs more of them. Aug 1, 2013 9:10 PM
193 Don't see a need for them. I would rather walk my dog and get some exercise. Aug 1, 2013 9:02 PM
194 They are in good locations Aug 1, 2013 8:23 PM
195 Is very good for dogs&owners. Dogs can hang out with other dogs. Aug 1, 2013 8:07 PM
196 They give dogs a place to happily run and socialize with other dogs, also giving owners the opportunity to socialize and Aug 1, 2013 7:41 PM meet other people
197 Not much Aug 1, 2013 6:28 PM
198 The park is small enough to monitor the dogs. There is a nice community of regulars. Aug 1, 2013 6:20 PM
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199 No experience Aug 1, 2013 5:35 PM
200 I've seen them work in other cities and think they are fun for both owners and dog, as well as people who pass by. Aug 1, 2013 5:03 PM
201 Don't know enough about them to respond. Aug 1, 2013 4:04 PM
202 NA Aug 1, 2013 3:31 PM
203 na Aug 1, 2013 2:35 PM
204 I just got my puppy, so haven't gone yet. Aug 1, 2013 1:07 PM
205 That they exist for all the benefits to dogs and people. Aug 1, 2013 1:00 PM
206 I like that they exist! I have not been because my dog is only four months old and I feel put off by the whole registration Aug 1, 2013 12:29 PM process.
207 Proximity to my house. Shelter, seating and fenced in area. Aug 1, 2013 12:07 PM
208 There for those who need and want one! Aug 1, 2013 11:58 AM
209 division of park by dog size, drinking fountains Aug 1, 2013 11:08 AM
210 My dog has a huge area to run in, which is what she seems to think it is for. Aug 1, 2013 11:00 AM
211 not much not very interesting terrain at swift for dogs Aug 1, 2013 10:57 AM
212 That they are far out of the city where it is not a bother to residents, and that they use reclaimed land Aug 1, 2013 10:46 AM
213 keeps dogs out of my preferred walking areas Aug 1, 2013 10:02 AM
214 The dogs can be off leash legally and run, play and explore which is important for their physical and mental health. Aug 1, 2013 10:01 AM
215 ability to socialize with other dogs Aug 1, 2013 9:54 AM
216 n/a Aug 1, 2013 9:48 AM
217 That it is the one place I can have my dog run free without worrying about getting ticketed. Aug 1, 2013 9:06 AM
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218 Potentially dog owners can go there rather than parks not well suited to dogs Aug 1, 2013 8:15 AM
219 no experience with them Aug 1, 2013 7:52 AM
220 They might keep people from letting their dogs run loose in the regular parks which are currently overrun with loose dogs, Aug 1, 2013 7:45 AM making it impossible to walk some dogs on leash.
221 Freedom to run the dogs and not bother others. The park we go to has trails and water features. Aug 1, 2013 7:30 AM
222 That they exist; that they're in different parts of the city Aug 1, 2013 7:15 AM
223 Residents who are responsible keep it fun for everyone to see dogs having fun. Aug 1, 2013 12:35 AM
224 It's nice for people to have a place to let their dogs run around in. Aug 1, 2013 12:17 AM
225 safe place to let my dog off her leash Jul 31, 2013 10:46 PM
226 they are not nearby Jul 31, 2013 9:16 PM
227 Size, fenced in Jul 31, 2013 7:44 PM
228 Being able to let my dog run free without a leash, and having my dog socialize with other similar sized dogs. Jul 31, 2013 7:32 PM
229 Location Jul 31, 2013 7:15 PM
230 I like the fact that dog owners have a designated place for their dogs to run. I just wish that everyone would use them. Jul 31, 2013 6:22 PM
231 Large fenced in area for my dog to get their required and much needed exercise. Also an amazing way to socialize our Jul 31, 2013 5:57 PM dog which is very important.
232 space is huge Jul 31, 2013 5:23 PM
233 Please don't turn Wurster Park into a dog park- so many kids in the neighborhood play and sled there. Jul 31, 2013 4:56 PM
234 An open space to exercise my dog Jul 31, 2013 4:28 PM
235 People who have no yard or fenced yard have a place to bring their dogs. Jul 31, 2013 4:13 PM
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236 I like that I get to meet people that have the same interests as me, I am not lonely anymore. Jul 31, 2013 3:23 PM
237 area to play, picnic table Jul 31, 2013 3:12 PM
238 I don't like the dog parks Jul 31, 2013 3:07 PM
239 socialization for both dog and people Jul 31, 2013 1:28 PM
240 The space available to the dogs to run. The location is close to my house. Jul 31, 2013 12:35 PM
241 I love that they exist! There is no way for me to give my dog the amount of exercise he needs without them. I also love Jul 31, 2013 12:21 PM that there's places to sit, communal water bowls, and at some, shelter and/or shade from weather conditions!
242 I think it is good to offer a designated off-leash, enclosed space for dogs. Jul 31, 2013 12:17 PM
243 I enjoy the camaraderie of the friends the dogs and I have met and watching the dogs make new friends and how they Jul 31, 2013 12:15 PM learn how to play.
244 ? Jul 31, 2013 11:53 AM
245 the size of swift run, the water at hudson mills. Jul 31, 2013 11:27 AM
246 always a good time. good people. never any big issues. Jul 31, 2013 11:09 AM
247 Olson is clean and safe. Jul 31, 2013 10:58 AM
248 That they exist at all. Jul 31, 2013 10:20 AM
249 It is great for dogs to be free Jul 31, 2013 10:19 AM
250 That dogs can run and play off leash Jul 31, 2013 10:05 AM
251 they are not near me Jul 31, 2013 9:48 AM
252 A safe place for dogs to play and get exercise Jul 31, 2013 9:15 AM
253 I think it sanctions off-leash activity for dogs which is needed. Dogs need to run! Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
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254 Mostly I don't use the dog parks because I get out and exercise with my dog by taking him (and me) for walks and runs. Jul 31, 2013 7:42 AM
255 They exist Jul 31, 2013 7:32 AM
256 Social space for dogs and people Jul 31, 2013 7:12 AM
257 My dog gets to run. Jul 31, 2013 6:30 AM
258 space & clean-up stations (bags & covered trash bins) Jul 31, 2013 4:54 AM
259 Big place to run Jul 31, 2013 1:18 AM
260 they give people a place to run their dogs away from me! Jul 30, 2013 10:48 PM
261 Nothing is great about them. Jul 30, 2013 10:42 PM
262 The Platt Rd park looks okay, just not interested in using. It doesn't seem to be used much. Jul 30, 2013 10:24 PM
263 I like that there are contained places in the city for dogs to play unleashed. Jul 30, 2013 9:58 PM
264 Allows dogs to socialize and run free/exercise. Jul 30, 2013 9:39 PM
265 The fact that they exist! Jul 30, 2013 9:27 PM
266 Meeting neighbors. Again, the swim option at the South Lyon park is a big draw! Jul 30, 2013 9:24 PM
267 Size Jul 30, 2013 7:50 PM
268 Swift run is nice because it is large enough for the dogs to get their run on. Jul 30, 2013 7:26 PM
269 They are remote from neighborhoods so dogs and owners can play without fear of complaints from neighbors. Jul 30, 2013 7:14 PM
270 Dogs have a place to run off leash. It's good for them. Jul 30, 2013 6:48 PM
271 Other dogs there. Designated space for off-leash play. Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM
272 Good space, and easy to get to Jul 30, 2013 6:28 PM
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273 They are located in new parks that did not have established uses prior to the dog park opening. Jul 30, 2013 6:26 PM
274 n/a Jul 30, 2013 5:46 PM
275 location, security of the perimeter has improved, monitoring of permits, size of the park, benches Jul 30, 2013 5:40 PM
276 That we have them. In an urban area we rely on shared space for recreation, including our pup since we don't have Jul 30, 2013 5:19 PM private recreation area (big yards). Our pup loves her dog parks!
277 I like the separation into small/big dog areas. I like the benches, and the double-gate system. Jul 30, 2013 5:18 PM
278 Enough room to let my dog run, varied landscape, not just a field, secure as my dog is an escape artist Jul 30, 2013 5:15 PM
279 Convenience Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
280 I like that they exist and they they're there for an option. Jul 30, 2013 5:12 PM
281 nothing Jul 30, 2013 4:53 PM
282 It's a safe place for our dog to socialize and close to home. Jul 30, 2013 4:52 PM
283 That they are not in my neighborhood. Jul 30, 2013 4:45 PM
284 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 4:43 PM
285 It is a great place for dogs and people to socialize. Dogs just like people need to play and run. Jul 30, 2013 4:41 PM
286 It is good to get the dogs together to play. Plus talking to other dog people. Swift Run is nice because it has a separate Jul 30, 2013 4:33 PM area for dogs under 25lbs.
287 Swift Run is roomy and nicely fenced Jul 30, 2013 4:32 PM
288 Space for them to run and play. Jul 30, 2013 4:30 PM
289 Nice place to socialize with other people and other dogs Jul 30, 2013 4:29 PM
290 that dogs can run free Jul 30, 2013 4:21 PM
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291 They are outside the city where dogs can have a large space to run. Jul 30, 2013 4:20 PM
292 think that WHEN USED PROPERLY with CONSCIENCIOUS owners that they are useful and good for socialization Jul 30, 2013 4:20 PM
293 They are large and fenced. Jul 30, 2013 4:14 PM
294 Have never seen one. Jul 30, 2013 4:05 PM
295 Lots of space for the dogs to run together or they can just do their own thing. Jul 30, 2013 3:55 PM
296 Good exercise for dogs Jul 30, 2013 3:51 PM
297 Well fenced; separate areas for big as versus small dogs Jul 30, 2013 3:31 PM
298 I love that my dog can get energy out and be socialized with other dogs. Jul 30, 2013 3:28 PM
299 Olsen is small enough to see and control all visiting dogs. No secret poopers. No uncontrolled dangerous or aggressive Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM roaming.
300 I like the big open park on Ellsworth, because both dogs and people get exercise and there is plenty of room to separate Jul 30, 2013 3:16 PM dogs that don't get along.
301 I like that they are available Jul 30, 2013 3:16 PM
302 Spaciousness of swift run Jul 30, 2013 3:14 PM
303 The facilities seem nice however I do not use them and have only seen them from a distance. Jul 30, 2013 3:11 PM
304 Park size Jul 30, 2013 2:58 PM
305 High fences, so that dogs can't run away. Double-gated entrances in order to further ensure dogs can't escape. Jul 30, 2013 2:57 PM
306 That there is one and it is large Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
307 That it is on the edge of town Jul 30, 2013 2:54 PM
308 Great space. Dog loves meeting new friends Jul 30, 2013 2:53 PM
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309 That they exist Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
310 Plenty of room for dog to run since our backyard is small (although fenced). Jul 30, 2013 2:41 PM
311 I think that this is not a priority Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
312 Large space Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
313 Don't think they are necessary. Jul 30, 2013 2:39 PM
314 Not much! Jul 30, 2013 2:22 PM
315 a closed in fence Jul 30, 2013 2:20 PM
316 Saline dog park had water access Jul 30, 2013 2:18 PM
317 That they exist. Jul 30, 2013 2:15 PM
318 That they are far away from where I live. Jul 30, 2013 2:14 PM
319 Place for dogs & dog owners to congregate and play Jul 30, 2013 2:13 PM
320 I think there needs to be spaces where dogs can go and run freely and play without danger from vehicles. Jul 30, 2013 1:58 PM
321 They are fenced, keeping dogs running loose contained. Jul 30, 2013 1:53 PM
322 location Jul 30, 2013 1:46 PM
323 Size Jul 30, 2013 1:39 PM
324 it is a destination for people w/dogs, and possibly frees up other parks for people to use Jul 30, 2013 1:39 PM
325 large size and available parking Jul 30, 2013 1:10 PM
326 Socialization; opportunity to run off-leash Jul 30, 2013 1:03 PM
327 keeps them out of restaurants and not walking in town on the hot sidewalks Jul 30, 2013 1:02 PM
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328 I like the ones that have a separate area for small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 1:02 PM
329 That Swift run is separated into bigs and littles. Jul 30, 2013 12:42 PM
330 I like that Swift Run has a separate park for smaller dogs. Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
331 Big open area Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
332 grassy area, instead of constructed buildings Jul 30, 2013 12:34 PM
333 Gives dogs an area in which to run around at full speed, for good exercise Jul 30, 2013 12:34 PM
334 All dogs are temperament tested, plenty of secured places to run and explore Jul 30, 2013 12:24 PM
335 Size, maintenance Jul 30, 2013 12:21 PM
336 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 12:18 PM
337 The parks are great. I moved from Princeton, NJ and PIttsburgh, PA and the parks here are comparable. They are nice Jul 30, 2013 12:11 PM and big and well maintained.
338 I like the size of Swift Run and its two fenced-in areas -- one for large and one for small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 12:07 PM
339 Watching my dog run like the wind. Jul 30, 2013 12:06 PM
340 Water Jul 30, 2013 11:58 AM
341 I love getting my dog together with other dogs - for socialization and exercise and all around better behavior in general. Jul 30, 2013 11:57 AM
342 That my dog gets to run off leash. Jul 30, 2013 11:54 AM
343 fill a need for some Jul 30, 2013 11:36 AM
344 give dogs a chance to run Jul 30, 2013 11:31 AM
345 keep the dogs @ home, we don't need any more dog parks run by the city using our tax dollar to fund. Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
346 An open place for dogs to run and play with other dogs Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
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347 Swift Run - easy to get to. Friendly owners. Usually well behaved dogs. Paw Run - beautiful Area - never crowded. Jul 30, 2013 11:17 AM
348 Although, I'm not a dog owner I have spent time with friends and their dogs at Swift Run. I think its a great setting with the Jul 30, 2013 11:11 AM small and large dog sections, and the spaces allow plenty of room for each category of dog.
349 Its a great way to socialize dogs! Jul 30, 2013 11:07 AM
350 Nice for the dogs to be able to run off leash Jul 30, 2013 11:01 AM
351 Good place to offer recreation of animals, safe places, good for communities. Jul 30, 2013 10:56 AM
352 We just got a puppy; haven't started using them. Jul 30, 2013 10:56 AM
353 The space Jul 30, 2013 10:55 AM
354 Big open space for dog to run and play off-leash Jul 30, 2013 10:54 AM
355 Not too big so you can keep an eye out on all of the dogs Jul 30, 2013 10:53 AM
356 n/a Jul 30, 2013 10:50 AM
357 I like Saline's because it is free and it has access to the river Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
358 Although I choose not to use them, I am glad that they give an appropriate place for off-leash play for those that do. Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
359 They are on the out om the edge of town sort of away from residential areas. Jul 30, 2013 10:45 AM
360 Small and large dog parks. Jul 30, 2013 10:44 AM
361 How large Swift Run is. The water element at the dog park in Saline. Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM
362 Dog owners in my neighborhood use the woods and school grounds of our local elementary school in the absence of a Jul 30, 2013 10:39 AM dog park It is a lovely social gathering of dog owners and dogs.
363 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 10:37 AM
364 Bags are provided, permit required, water bowls available. Jul 30, 2013 10:36 AM
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365 Lots of space for running and ball-retrieving. Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
366 They are outside of the city Jul 30, 2013 10:33 AM
367 I walked my dog in one of the parks one day to see if it would be worth paying for. Unfortunately his age has greatly Jul 30, 2013 10:32 AM decreased his ability to walk. They seem to have lots of waste bags available.
368 that other dogs are there for my dog to run and play with, that neighbors connect there while dogs are playing Jul 30, 2013 10:24 AM
369 The size of swift run Jul 30, 2013 10:21 AM
370 I like Swift Fun because there is a lot of space for my dogs to run. Jul 30, 2013 10:21 AM
371 It's a great way for my dog to interact with other dogs and get some off leash exercise. I enjoy meeting new people, too. Jul 30, 2013 10:20 AM
372 It is a big park so the dogs have a lot of room to roam. Jul 30, 2013 10:14 AM
373 Swift Run is near my neighborhood and it's large. Jul 30, 2013 10:12 AM
374 Olson is a nice size to keep track of all the dogs. Jul 30, 2013 10:12 AM
375 Fenced in and large enough for dogs to really stretch their legs Jul 30, 2013 10:09 AM
376 Not much Jul 30, 2013 10:04 AM
377 I do not use dog parks Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM
378 Nice size for dogs to run. Double gated/fenced entrances are great. Jul 30, 2013 9:55 AM
379 I like the fact that there is a place that I can take my dog if I desire to that people expect to see dogs at and will not frown Jul 30, 2013 9:54 AM on you for having your dogs there.
380 Lots of space for the dogs to play. It's also nice the parks have poop bags and water bowls. Jul 30, 2013 9:54 AM
381 Large open space, close to home Jul 30, 2013 9:46 AM
382 There aren't many Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
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383 Large open space, secure fencing, benches, bags/trash containers, porta-john, location (Swift Run) Jul 30, 2013 9:42 AM
384 That they exist Jul 30, 2013 9:41 AM
385 Lots of space to run, safety ensured by fences Jul 30, 2013 9:38 AM
386 I like the fact that there are existing dog parks. Jul 30, 2013 9:37 AM
387 Nothing, they are horrible and the locations aren't convenient whatsoever. Jul 30, 2013 9:35 AM
388 Separate areas for large and small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 9:35 AM
389 The people there are very friendly Jul 30, 2013 9:34 AM
390 The dogs enjoy going and the park is nice. Jul 30, 2013 9:31 AM
391 The opportunity for the dogs to roam freely within a limited space and socialize with other dogs. Jul 30, 2013 9:27 AM
392 swift run is large, convenient, safe Jul 30, 2013 9:25 AM
393 They are safe places to let the dog off the leash. Jul 30, 2013 9:24 AM
394 That dogs can run free on them and have a lot of space. ALso that there are always other dogs there to play with. Jul 30, 2013 9:24 AM
395 that they exist Jul 30, 2013 9:23 AM
396 Running. Dogs need to run, sometimes long distances. Swift Run allows that., but Olson is also a good size. Jul 30, 2013 9:20 AM
397 At our dog park, your dog is vetted for shots and temprement. Certain breeds are not allowed Jul 30, 2013 9:19 AM
398 Large - at Swift run. Separate park for smaller dogs. Jul 30, 2013 9:18 AM
399 That they're available for folks who don't have a good walkable neighborhood or fenced in yard. They give dogs a chance Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM to be off leash, and they help concentrate, contain, clean up the dog waste.
400 Good size. Generally responsible owners. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
401 They seem well tended and clean. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
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402 Place to let them run Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
403 That there are some. It's good that owners have a place specifically for them. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
404 no opinion Jul 30, 2013 9:11 AM
405 Easy to get to, Very big, Dogs and people there are friendly Jul 30, 2013 9:08 AM
406 Big open spaces Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
407 Only been to Swift. Like its size and that they have a separate area for the small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 9:01 AM
408 They are away from densely populated neighborhoods. Jul 30, 2013 8:59 AM
409 The large size. Jul 30, 2013 8:59 AM
410 Water features, cost Jul 30, 2013 8:58 AM
411 Dogs need to run around off leash, and this is the exact right place to do it - fenced in and safe. Jul 30, 2013 8:57 AM
412 That they are outside of established parks. Jul 30, 2013 8:56 AM
413 N/A Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM
414 Size, and the fact that it is divided into "small" and "large" dog parks. Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM
415 I like the size of Swift Run and the convenience of the park accommodations. Jul 30, 2013 8:45 AM
416 Size, location, people & the dogs Jul 30, 2013 8:45 AM
417 Its fenced Jul 30, 2013 8:43 AM
418 Have not yet used a city dog park - none are located near enough to me. Jul 30, 2013 8:42 AM
419 Separate areas for big dogs and small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 8:41 AM
420 I have only been to Swift Run once, and it was very disappointing. Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
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421 I like that there are places where dogs can run around without their leashes on and socialize. I also like the idea of a Jul 30, 2013 8:37 AM place where dog owners can socialize and bond over their common interest in canines.
422 Separate small and large dog parks. Available doggy bags and trash. Large area. 2 benches. Jul 30, 2013 8:33 AM
423 Saline has water, which is fantastic. Swift run is close, and big. Jul 30, 2013 8:32 AM
424 Wide open space Jul 30, 2013 8:27 AM
425 spacious, well maintained Jul 30, 2013 8:25 AM
426 The sheer fact that they exist. Jul 30, 2013 8:20 AM
427 All too far away. Jul 30, 2013 8:20 AM
428 Being able to let the dogs run and play off leash. Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
429 It is not muddy due to the material covering the ground. Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
430 Lots of space Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
431 Na Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
432 I am grateful that it exists! So are my dogs. :-) Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
433 Large, well maintained, good signage, poo bags available. Great place for dogs to socialize and get exercize. Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM
434 i don't Jul 30, 2013 8:14 AM
435 Small, nice dogs, convenient - Olson Jul 30, 2013 8:13 AM
436 It is great to have room to run for my dog Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
437 Fenced in area so dogs can be off-leash. Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
438 Space to run. Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
439 I'm glad they exist. Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
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440 seems well maintained - mulch laid down to keep the mud down, etc. people who use it clean up after themselves well. Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
441 good size, opportunity to interact with other dogs Jul 30, 2013 8:02 AM
442 Good place to take dogs to run off-leash and really get some exercise. Jul 30, 2013 7:51 AM
443 The amount of space they can run in. Jul 30, 2013 7:49 AM
444 Lots of room for the dogs to run, lots of interaction with other dogs and owners. Jul 30, 2013 7:43 AM
445 They are really nice to have in a community. I take my dogs to Pinkney recreation every morning. They can have a good Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM run and I get exercise also.
446 The large size and how they are constructed, specifically having large and small dog areas. Jul 30, 2013 7:35 AM
447 The A2 ones? Nothing. I refuse to use them. Jul 30, 2013 7:32 AM
448 My dog can run free and play Jul 30, 2013 7:26 AM
449 A chance for social interaction for my dog. Jul 30, 2013 7:25 AM
450 Close Jul 30, 2013 7:24 AM
451 Nothing. Jul 30, 2013 7:24 AM
452 I don't Jul 30, 2013 7:18 AM
453 amount of space, responsible dog owners, the ability to allow my dog off leash and to play with other dogs Jul 30, 2013 7:17 AM
454 Large space and different areas for large vs small dogs Jul 30, 2013 7:16 AM
455 My dog has a blast. Jul 30, 2013 7:10 AM
456 Swift Run has large spaces to run, some shady spots to sit, enough room to park, and a double entrance enclosure. Jul 30, 2013 7:05 AM
457 I think dog parks in general is a great thing. I wish there were more of them. Jul 30, 2013 7:02 AM
458 The fenced in, fairly large, open space is nice. Jul 30, 2013 6:58 AM
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459 Size location Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
460 This survey should allow for folks using regular parks for play with dogs Jul 30, 2013 6:48 AM
461 Fencing and entrances. That they exist. Availability of water. Jul 30, 2013 6:46 AM
462 Watching the dogs socialize Jul 30, 2013 6:45 AM
463 Good locations that don't disturb dog loving but still non dog park using families like ours. Jul 30, 2013 6:45 AM
464 Mill Pond is on a river so dogs can get in and cool off. Jul 30, 2013 6:41 AM
465 Good location on water Jul 30, 2013 6:39 AM
466 They exist Jul 30, 2013 6:36 AM
467 Nothing. Jul 30, 2013 6:14 AM
468 Not much. At least they are fenced in Jul 30, 2013 5:46 AM
469 Large area available at Swift Jul 30, 2013 5:36 AM
470 I like the opportunity for my dog to interact and maintain socialization with other dogs. Jul 30, 2013 5:34 AM
471 it's size and the seating space Jul 30, 2013 3:33 AM
472 Nothing. I don't see why I should have to pay to support a park for a hobby in which I don't participate. Jul 30, 2013 3:15 AM
473 I don't currently use dog parks, and I have never visited any in Washtenaw County, but I did when I lived in Kalamazoo. Jul 30, 2013 2:49 AM My dogs and I LOVED Prairie View Dog park (http://www.kalcounty.com/parks/Praire%20View%20Dog%20Park%20Brochure.pdf), and I think it should be modeled after. The 6 acre dog park portion is entirely fenced in, and separated into three units: a small dog exclusive section, a 3 acre open field area, and a wooded trail area. If my dogs had a problem with another dog in one area, we could separate them with a fence by going into the other area. Accessibility to waste bags, water (humans and dogs), and trash receptacles is a must.
474 The city's two off-leash dog parks are located in areas that will not disturb nearby residents. Jul 30, 2013 2:28 AM
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475 that it is avaiable Jul 30, 2013 2:18 AM
476 they are well maintained Jul 30, 2013 2:07 AM
477 they are big Jul 30, 2013 1:50 AM
478 That we have some! Jul 30, 2013 12:20 AM
479 Fenced area; big and small dog separation; shaded area Jul 30, 2013 12:11 AM
480 good for the dogs Jul 29, 2013 11:58 PM
481 fence. bag station. garbage. dog water fountain Jul 29, 2013 11:43 PM
482 socialization opportunity for dogs Jul 29, 2013 11:31 PM
483 Swift Run - size is good Jul 29, 2013 11:23 PM
484 Swift is really nice bc it separates bigger dogs from smaller ones. It's size is also awesome. Bigger = Better. Jul 29, 2013 11:21 PM
485 large area, maintenance is good, poop bags supplied, looks like big mud puddles are about to be filled Jul 29, 2013 11:09 PM
486 The opportunity for my dog to socialize with other dogs (and humans). Jul 29, 2013 11:05 PM
487 Good space if you want to let your dog off leash Jul 29, 2013 11:04 PM
488 I like that it fives people who want to let their dogs off leash a place to do it without bothering those of us with dogs we Jul 29, 2013 11:03 PM prefer to have on a leash and not bothered by or attacked by other dogs.
489 Large area for the dogs to run. Jul 29, 2013 11:01 PM
490 Their mere existence! Jul 29, 2013 10:59 PM
491 I like the size of Olson. Jul 29, 2013 10:54 PM
492 Opportunity for my dog to run off-leash, play, and interact with other dogs. Good exercise! Jul 29, 2013 10:48 PM
493 ability to run my dog off leash & socialize with other dogs and owners Jul 29, 2013 10:35 PM
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494 Been a few times - not convenient. Great to have the dogs getting real exercise. Jul 29, 2013 10:34 PM
495 1. The fact that they exist. 2. Swift run has large & small dog areas. 3. Olson doesnt get mushy in rain, it also has a rain Jul 29, 2013 10:26 PM shelter.
496 That they exist Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
497 They are well-enclosed and dedicated spaces that are not coincident with existing parks, so there is no run-over of heavy Jul 29, 2013 10:23 PM dog activity in non-controlled areas.
498 they allow dogs Jul 29, 2013 10:23 PM
499 Swift Run is a good size. Jul 29, 2013 10:21 PM
500 A large area for the dog to run. Benches and separation of small/big dogs. Jul 29, 2013 10:20 PM
501 they are off leash, poop bags are provided Jul 29, 2013 10:18 PM
502 Not too close to houses Jul 29, 2013 10:16 PM
503 Lots of space, easy access, usually full of dogs. Jul 29, 2013 10:15 PM
504 The large spaces for the dogs to run and the path around the perimeter of the park. Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM
505 I like that it is on the edge of the city, far away from any place that I frequent Jul 29, 2013 10:08 PM
506 that they exist Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
507 Lots of space at Swift Run Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM
508 Olson park has limited area for the dogs but seems to have better behaved dogs. Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM
509 It's a nice, big open space for my dog to run. Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM
510 They are far away from my house. Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
511 Our dogs can run off the leash and socialize with other dogs! Jul 29, 2013 9:58 PM
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512 I like the fact that we actually have dog parks in AA and I like the idea of potentially having more. Jul 29, 2013 9:55 PM
513 I use Olson. I like the shaded picnic table & the "bus waiting bench" that blocks the wind when it's really cold. Jul 29, 2013 9:55 PM
514 Large spaces Jul 29, 2013 9:48 PM
515 Open spaces Jul 29, 2013 9:45 PM
516 The amount of space, that people watch out for and pick up dog waste, giving dogs a chance to socialize Jul 29, 2013 9:45 PM
517 Room to run Jul 29, 2013 9:43 PM
518 Love the open space to wander on the days she's feeling overwhelmed by the other dogs. Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
519 Large, enough room for my energetic dog to run around Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
520 That we have them Jul 29, 2013 9:40 PM
521 That Ann Arbor has them Jul 29, 2013 9:38 PM
522 size, fenced in Jul 29, 2013 9:36 PM
523 Ample space and well kept Jul 29, 2013 9:33 PM
524 They are on the outskirts of the city on land that is not good for anything else Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM
525 Nothing. They are a hazard for people and the dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM
526 socializing with dogs and people Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM
527 Away from people Jul 29, 2013 9:28 PM
528 They exist. Jul 29, 2013 9:26 PM
529 generally clean, good maintenance, generally nice people Jul 29, 2013 9:25 PM
530 Large size, general design Jul 29, 2013 9:17 PM
53 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
531 The large expanse of fenced in land for the dogs to run. Jul 29, 2013 9:13 PM
532 I love that I have this opportunity to socialize and exercise my dogs for free. My dogs love it. For the most part, dog Jul 29, 2013 9:07 PM parents are generous, social, and very good about keeping their dog under control. I appreciate that there is a covered structure and that trees have been planted and wood chips put down. It would be great if there was a watering spigot closer, or inside the dog park. I really appreciate that parking is close to the park and that the dog park is close to my residential area.
533 freedom to allow the dogs run, walk, explore without being on a leash Jul 29, 2013 9:01 PM
534 I haven't really been to one yet. Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM
535 They give a place for people to run their dogs off-leash & hopefully cut down on off-leash dogs in other publix parks & Jul 29, 2013 8:58 PM trails.
536 Lots of space and larger dogs are separated for the small ones Jul 29, 2013 8:58 PM
537 Do not like general public dog parks Jul 29, 2013 8:57 PM
538 They are completely fenced in. I feel safer taking my children to parks when I know dog owners have a place to have Jul 29, 2013 8:54 PM their dogs off-leash where they won't come near my kids.
539 Size, easy parking, separate area for large and small dogs. Jul 29, 2013 8:51 PM
540 Dogs are temperament tested; setting is natural. There is enforcement of rules Jul 29, 2013 8:50 PM
541 Size Jul 29, 2013 8:47 PM
542 Salines dog park on the river Jul 29, 2013 8:47 PM
543 Space for dogs to run freely Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM
544 I haven't been to Swift - it's on the other side of town, but I hear it's much nicer than Olson, which I have used. Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM
545 thehy're fine Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
546 They are not in anyone's back yard. Jul 29, 2013 8:38 PM
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547 The open space. The tag enforcement, it's nice to see the city maintaining our parks. Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
548 Size and fenced in space, flexible hours. Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
549 Place to take dogs off leash Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
550 everything Jul 29, 2013 8:35 PM
551 That it exists Jul 29, 2013 8:34 PM
552 I like that there is a lot of room for dogs to play and that the areas are well maintained. Jul 29, 2013 8:33 PM
553 I like that Ann Arbor finally got an unleash park, and that it is fully enclosed. Jul 29, 2013 8:26 PM
554 the dogs are fun to watch. Jul 29, 2013 8:26 PM
555 I like that there are some and that they are reasonable maintained. Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM
556 Swift Run is a great sized park with nice benches Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM
557 I like the availability of plastic bags and garbage cans. Jul 29, 2013 8:24 PM
558 Swift run is nice an large Jul 29, 2013 8:22 PM
559 Not in neighborhoods, so smells, barking don't affect many. Jul 29, 2013 8:18 PM
560 I cross town (from Water Hill) to walk with my dog at Swift Run at least five mornings a week. It is large and we can both Jul 29, 2013 8:17 PM get our exercise there. There are benches, poop bags (usually) and someone (not the city) has put metal water bowls out and others fill them with water. Feels good and safe to be there even though my car is NOT happy driving over the major holes in the drive/parking area..
561 space for dog to run and run and run... Jul 29, 2013 8:14 PM
562 Large, open sight lines to watch behavior Jul 29, 2013 8:13 PM
563 Keeps the dogs away from people enjoying the parks who want a safe clean place for their families. Jul 29, 2013 8:11 PM
564 They are far from Kerrytown. Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
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565 size, location, fact that there's a space for smaller dogs. Like the Saline dog park for the river Jul 29, 2013 8:05 PM
566 Paw Run is a pleasant area for both people and dogs off leash. It has open spaces, trees, bushes, water. Jul 29, 2013 8:02 PM
567 size Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
568 big and small dog areas, benches, bag supply Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
569 Olson Park is the right size for me to keep an eye on my dog. With the exception of the area adjacent to the parking lot, Jul 29, 2013 7:59 PM there aren't large trenches or dips prohibiting my view of the dogs. We like the double gate entry way, the benches, the overhang and the shelter. The fence appears to be sturdy which is a plus. Great location.
570 not too far away, though would like a closer one. Not heavily used Jul 29, 2013 7:58 PM
571 Space for dog to run freely. Jul 29, 2013 7:58 PM
572 The separate Areas for Big And Little dogs Jul 29, 2013 7:55 PM
573 I don't like the dog parks in Ann Arbor, we drive to the one in Saline Jul 29, 2013 7:49 PM
574 Great for exercise. Few issues with other dogs/dog owners. Jul 29, 2013 7:48 PM
575 In Pinckney, it's unregulated and dogowners police themselves. No expensive tags and fees. Jul 29, 2013 7:48 PM
576 Off leash running Jul 29, 2013 7:46 PM
577 The split between dog size sides. My dog loves to play and run with other dogs his size and they wont hurt him by just Jul 29, 2013 7:42 PM being a dog. The big dogs are simply too big. That is all.
578 That the city actually did something like make a dog park Jul 29, 2013 7:39 PM
579 Fenced in Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM
580 pond, trails fence dogs are screened for behavior Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM
581 Olson is very good for our dog. Owners are usually responsible and the setting and location are convenient for us. The de Jul 29, 2013 7:33 PM facto leadership (people who use the park daily) helps "police" the park.
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582 I am not required to use them. Jul 29, 2013 7:30 PM
583 Separate areas for small and large dogs Jul 29, 2013 7:28 PM
584 Dog get to run free in a contained space away from people parks where they can frighten walkers or runners. I'm all for Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM another dog park.
585 Large area not much traffic around the park Jul 29, 2013 7:25 PM
586 Dogs socialize nicely Jul 29, 2013 7:25 PM
587 That they exist, separate enclosures for smaller dogs. Jul 29, 2013 7:18 PM
588 Availability Jul 29, 2013 7:13 PM
589 Gives them exercise off leash. My pleasure in just watching them play, explore, and just be dogs. Jul 29, 2013 7:13 PM
590 Fenced in, large, open area for dogs to run, other dogs Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
591 Olson is a nice small park with generally well-behaved dogs and owners Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
592 noise, feces Jul 29, 2013 7:09 PM
593 good size -swift run; wonderful fun for dogs and owners. recently better maintenance of fencing and weeds Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM
594 BIG AND FENCED. Jul 29, 2013 7:05 PM
595 Open long hours, nice, clean, secure Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM
596 I like that dog owners have a safe place to take their dogs. Jul 29, 2013 7:03 PM
597 dogs are happy and safe Jul 29, 2013 7:01 PM
598 room for dog to run, can play with other dogs, a good place for people to make friends too. Jul 29, 2013 6:52 PM
599 The large space and waste bags Jul 29, 2013 6:50 PM
600 that we have them Jul 29, 2013 6:49 PM
57 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
601 They offer people and dogs a chance to socialize away from those with irrational fears. Jul 29, 2013 6:48 PM
602 They would be great if someone used them. Jul 29, 2013 6:36 PM
603 its a large open area.. thats it. Jul 29, 2013 6:28 PM
604 Not crowded, the camaraderie between owners, between dogs, and between dogs and owners. Jul 29, 2013 6:21 PM
605 Place for dogs to socialize and run Jul 29, 2013 6:18 PM
606 That they are far away from neighborhoods, especially mine. Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
607 keeping dogs away from me when I use parks Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM
608 nothing Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM
609 Olsen has trees and paths. on a Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM
610 well maintained Jul 29, 2013 6:04 PM
611 Nothing Jul 29, 2013 6:01 PM
612 Its a great, safe place to socialize the dogs. Jul 29, 2013 5:52 PM
613 I don't like them Jul 29, 2013 5:50 PM
614 Lots of benches and small and large dog sections at Swift. Jul 29, 2013 5:40 PM
615 They are not near my house Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
616 na Jul 29, 2013 5:25 PM
617 size, location Jul 29, 2013 5:25 PM
618 Dogs are pre=screened. No aggressive dogs allowed Dogs must have current shots Jul 29, 2013 5:24 PM
619 the large open space and separation of large dogs from small dogs. Jul 29, 2013 5:20 PM
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620 gives people w/ dogs who have no place to let them play a place that is fenced in Jul 29, 2013 5:17 PM
621 Space for the dog to run. Ability to interact with other dogs without a leash on. Jul 29, 2013 5:16 PM
622 It would be great - if dog owners used them! Jul 29, 2013 5:16 PM
623 Safe, controlled place for dogs to play Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
624 Love the open space for off-leash running - dogs need that!!! Jul 29, 2013 4:53 PM
625 na Jul 29, 2013 4:51 PM
626 that there aren't more of them Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
627 Off leash option Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
628 I love having a place where my dogs can run off leash and socialize with other dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM
629 Not near young children or endangered wildlife. Jul 29, 2013 4:44 PM
630 Great place for my dogs to get exercise off leash. Jul 29, 2013 4:42 PM
631 They keep unleashed dogs out of general parks Jul 29, 2013 4:40 PM
632 Chance for dogs to run off leash Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
633 Leash free, free run play for the dogs. Meeting other dog owners and their dogs. Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
634 loads of open space Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM
635 Nothing Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM
636 I wish more people would use them. Jul 29, 2013 4:30 PM
637 Na Jul 29, 2013 4:29 PM
638 They are clean and safe, also low cost to users. Jul 29, 2013 4:29 PM
59 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
639 Swift Run: Separate areas for small dogs and big dogs. HUGE grassy field for running. Water bowls and trash cans Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM provided. Trees for shade. Olson: Close by, convenient. Shelter from the wind, snow, rain, and sun. Paw Run: nature trails and vegetation! Streams and fields and grasslands. A pond for swimming. A nice place to walk. Birds and wildlife!
640 They provide an option for dog owners--and takes away any rationale for allowing dogs to run free in other public areas. Jul 29, 2013 4:19 PM
641 My comment is about my neighborhood parks Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
642 I like that they are large, fenced in spaces where my dog can run. Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
643 I like the size of swift run Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
644 Swift Run is big. I also like that the registrations are checked, and that owners must have up-to-date licensing to get one. Jul 29, 2013 4:17 PM
645 Friendly people. Nice that AJ set up the dog park email list for Olson park and does so much to advocate for features for Jul 29, 2013 4:17 PM the park. Nice that everyone regulates the accepted behaviors of the park (picking up poop, keeping track of your dog, making sure their behavior is appropriate).
646 I would like to use them but they are too far away. Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
647 I like that there are some available, but wish there were more options. Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
648 Nothing. They are uninteresting to my dog and to me. Have gone to both a few times and my dog looks bored Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
649 Grass, big open space Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
650 Far enough from my neighborhood and downtown so noise and smell do not affect me. Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
651 n/a Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
652 They reduce the number of people letting dogs loose in the regular parks. Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
653 I like the fact that they are fenced in. They just need to be roomier. Not a "dog square." Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
654 That Swift has a big dog and a little dog area. Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
655 My dog loves to run and needs this unbridled release of energy! As a city dweller, dog parks are only opportunity for this. Jul 29, 2013 4:09 PM
60 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
656 Let dogs run off leash so owners arent tempted to do so otherwise Jul 29, 2013 4:09 PM
657 They're not near my house Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
658 I like the idea of them. I would love to use them more often. Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
659 Lots of room, area for smaller dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
660 Locations Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
661 Good service for city dog owners Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
662 They're fenced in. Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
663 Large space Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM
664 Being able to let my dog run with no worries Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM
665 There is a nice space that separates my smaller dog from the bigger dogs. Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
666 Like the grass at swift run and the LARGE oenspace. More trees along the edges Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
667 I like the space, its a decent drive from west ann arbor. Most dogs are friendly. Jul 29, 2013 4:02 PM
668 great place for good dogs to socialize and exercise safely Jul 29, 2013 4:02 PM
669 Do not spend tax payer money on dog parks Jul 29, 2013 4:01 PM
670 dogs can run free and socialize with other dogs Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
671 The open fields, and mostly friendly and respectful dog owners. Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
672 Open layout; usually pretty clean Jul 29, 2013 3:58 PM
673 Extremely close to home Jul 29, 2013 3:56 PM
674 They are conveniently located. Jul 29, 2013 3:55 PM
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675 They allow dogs to run off leash and play with each other without imposing on non-dog sometimes dog fearing people. Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
676 That it offers people that refuse to control their dog a place where they can legally not control their dog. I feel my dogs Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM are safer on lead, and when others have off leash dogs - my dogs go crazy and drag me and have even jolted so hard as to pull the lead right out of my hand.
677 They are located away from residential areas Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM
678 Swift Run has a lot of room for the dogs to run. That is nice. Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM
679 Lots of space, separate areas for smaller (or more timid) dogs and bigger (or more friendly/social) dogs, good entry/exit Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM system with double gate
680 Not much. Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
681 Pretty well maintained, good space for the dogs, convenience Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
682 Swift Run - provides a safe place for my dog to socialize with other dogs - provides a lot of room for my dog to run and Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM play fetch - has ample parking - provides poo bags for clean up - separate area for smaller dogs
683 Good space, well fenced, nice people with nice dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM
684 Location, size Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM
685 I like that (theoretically) they give a sanctioned, appropriate area to let dogs run off leash, away from kids, playgrounds, Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM and nature areas
686 The size of Swift Run is nice, as is the trail on the outside so that I can walk around with my dog. I appreciate the Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM socialization that the dog parks provide, the double gate, and the generously provided poop bags.
687 Our dog enjoys running, which we can't let her do in many places. Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
688 Both are pretty spacious. Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
689 nothing Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
690 Large and small areas. The natural space and scale of swit run, but its a bit too far out of town and not on my regular Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM path.
62 of 317 Page 2, Q5. What do you currently like about the existing dog park(s)?
691 N/A Jul 29, 2013 3:45 PM
692 The seperated areas for small and large dogs Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM
693 It's a large fenced area. Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
694 Provides an area for dog owners to use that would keep them away from other facilities Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
695 Size, benches, grass. Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
696 exercise dogs Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
697 That they give people a place to take their dogs. School yards are not meant to be used as dog parks. Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
698 Nothing Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
699 I think they provide an excellent opportunity for people to exercise their dogs off leash if they do not have a garden large Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM enough to do this.
700 The size is great! Also most people are very respectful of rules there. It functions well. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
701 There is seating and shade. Also, there is a water spout nearby. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
702 I do not have a dog, HOWEVER, my son does and I think they are the best think ever ! I have been to one with him and Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM found the enjoyable and wonderful.
703 I live right by Olson Park and I think the dog park is a great space (even though I don't have a dog). It seems like a good Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM place for people with dogs to mingle, and my toddler loves to go watch all the doggies run around.
704 Large fenced-in area Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
705 None except dog will get cancer running on that trash more mountain Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
706 N/A Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
707 When I ride by a dog park, Swift Run, it is so nice to see the dogs being so happy to be able to run freely with other dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
708 Great places for dogs to run free without bothering people who don't want to be around leashless dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
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709 It's nice to have a fenced in area where the dogs can run around off leash and play with other dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
710 I have really only walked past them (I use the Ann Arbor park system often for hikes and recreation), but they look clean, Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM open and big enough for dogs. I see that there are stations for people to get poop bags, which seems wise.
711 size Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
712 I would like to use a dog park, but currently they are too far away from my residence. Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
713 fenced in. Large area. Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
714 location, double gate system, separation of smaller dogs from larger ones. Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
715 swiftrun dog park is a great size Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
716 That they exist and are free Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
717 size, well maintained fences Jul 29, 2013 3:33 PM
718 That we have them. Jul 29, 2013 3:32 PM
719 They keep dogs out of other dog parks Jul 29, 2013 3:29 PM
720 Swift Run is nice and big Jul 29, 2013 3:28 PM
721 I like that my dogs have an opportunity to run off-leash. Jul 29, 2013 3:26 PM
722 I like that Swift Run is away from the center of town and doesn't seem to present many problems with noise, traffic, or Jul 29, 2013 3:25 PM with the animals. Good location.
723 clean and neat Jul 29, 2013 3:24 PM
724 Swift run is close and convenient. Jul 29, 2013 3:23 PM
725 Size Jul 29, 2013 3:14 PM
726 The fact that my dogs can run about freely but safely. Jul 29, 2013 3:14 PM
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727 N/A Jul 29, 2013 3:13 PM
728 Open area for dogs to play, socialization with other dogs, easy freeway access to Olson (a little harder to Swift Run) Jul 29, 2013 3:09 PM
729 space for them to exercise Jul 29, 2013 1:43 PM
730 not near my house Jul 26, 2013 3:27 PM
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1 My dog plays best with fewer dogs, or just one at a time. I will time my visits to times when there aren't too many dogs. Aug 13, 2013 8:53 AM Also, the location is not that convenient
2 No water for dogs Aug 12, 2013 10:05 PM
3 No control over badly behaving dogs that bite. Aug 12, 2013 8:55 PM
4 Too far away for them to be convenient. Aug 12, 2013 8:31 PM
5 Having to drive Aug 12, 2013 7:23 PM
6 nothing Aug 12, 2013 6:03 PM
7 I don't use Swift Run due to hostile dogs (and owners) - some deaths reported and many attacks requiring surgery Aug 12, 2013 5:38 PM
8 How far they are. Aug 12, 2013 5:36 PM
9 They are too far from my home and they are not friendly for people walking. A great example of a dog park I used Aug 12, 2013 5:27 PM frequently at my previous home (in CA) had walking trails for humans and dogs - Piedmont, CA - http://www.yelp.com/biz/piedmont-park-piedmont
10 I used to go to Swift Run weekly, until my small dog was attacked twice by larger dogs in the small dog area. Aug 12, 2013 5:26 PM
11 I have not used them so have no opinion. Aug 12, 2013 4:10 PM
12 Too far out of town. Aug 12, 2013 3:42 PM
13 1. They are too far from downtown. Can't afford the gas. 2. Although Swift Run has a small dog area, the dogs there too Aug 12, 2013 3:05 PM big to safely play with my dog. 3. The possibility of the dog picking up illnesses.
14 locations: too far out. Aug 12, 2013 2:56 PM
15 There aren't enough of them. Aug 12, 2013 2:55 PM
16 no shade and pathetic for price -- please visit Lexington Dog parks for an example of an incredible place for dogs Aug 12, 2013 2:38 PM
17 Olson looks really muddy... Aug 12, 2013 2:35 PM
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18 Too far away, too few in town Aug 12, 2013 1:47 PM
19 some people don't watch their dogs or pick up poop would be good to have water access for dogs keep trees healthy for Aug 12, 2013 1:07 PM shade for dogs, eventually
20 License Requirements = Major reason for not going to any. Aug 12, 2013 12:58 PM
21 That there are not enough of them! Aug 12, 2013 12:38 PM
22 I think Ann Arbor's dog parks are subpar. They are poorly located on the fringes of town with little cover and few Aug 12, 2013 11:33 AM amenities. Driving 5 miles to a dog park is silly.
23 1-No water, (to swim in), availability. 2-Lack of enforcement or montoring for bad dog/owner behavior. Aug 12, 2013 10:49 AM
24 They're not convenient to residents living in the southwest part of Ann Arbor especially since our dog (unlike most dogs) Aug 12, 2013 10:19 AM is fearful of car rides.
25 n/a Aug 12, 2013 10:10 AM
26 The parks are too far from my residence in Milan (Michigan) Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
27 Location. Have to drive to get there Aug 12, 2013 9:39 AM
28 dogs might attack Aug 12, 2013 9:27 AM
29 Would like water more readily available. Possibly water feature for dogs to help in summer. Aug 12, 2013 9:16 AM
30 Not familiar. Aug 12, 2013 8:50 AM
31 Inattentive owners, no separate runs for dogs who don't like other dogs. Aug 12, 2013 8:29 AM
32 Nothing Aug 12, 2013 12:35 AM
33 Ann Arbor - no water source; also only experience this in A2 - poorly behaved dogs (dogs that persistently mount; general Aug 11, 2013 10:50 PM aggression doesn't seem to be a problem, at least that I have experienced)
34 Smell and noise. Aug 11, 2013 9:38 PM
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35 Driving far to reach them. Aug 11, 2013 8:19 PM
36 Nothing. Aug 11, 2013 8:18 PM
37 Not close to my house Aug 11, 2013 8:14 PM
38 LACK OF DRINKING WATER!!!!!! Mediocre maintenance Aug 11, 2013 5:35 PM
39 Poop trash can not emptied regularly; owners do not keep eye on dogs/supervise Aug 11, 2013 5:15 PM
40 The gate system. I have personally had my dog escape from the Swift Run dog park and run out into traffic. It was Aug 11, 2013 3:59 PM terrifying to say the least. A woman coming into the park was careless and left the first gate open, and then continued into the park, allowing my dog to slip past both gates. If a good Samaritan hadn't grabbed him in the park across the street, my dog might not be alive today. I suggest either investing in making the first gate a spring loaded, self-latching exterior gate (so that even when careless people enter the park, it still shuts), or installing a new, long gate across the path by the porta-potty, to total three gates, all a good distance away from each other to discourage leaving them open. Also there could be mores signs posted to advise shutting the gates, to remind people who seem to forget.
41 Gates should be spring loaded with a latch! No water source, pass is too expensive, not enough shade. Small children Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM should be banned.
42 Olsen - no water amenties, limited covered seating, no shade. Swift park - the dog owners there are less responsible and Aug 11, 2013 3:35 PM let their dogs act poorly.
43 Not comfortable allowing our dogs running around off-the-leash with other dogs of unknown temperament (i.e., Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM aggressive, vicious) & unknown health (i.e., not vaccinated, other contagious illness)
44 NIMBY design, barely within city limits Aug 11, 2013 11:49 AM
45 The grass is not cut often enough. There is no water pump to clean the dogs off with or get them fresh drinking water. Aug 11, 2013 11:35 AM
46 Sometimes the owners do not clean up after their dogs. this is a huge problem because it can affect the health of the Aug 11, 2013 12:42 AM other dogs.
47 Olson: Replace surface with pea gravel. The clay-like (or whatever it is) kicks up way too much dust, more than dirt, Aug 11, 2013 12:32 AM when dry. When wet it's a sticky mess. What is it? I don't like breathing it. Shelter needs more protection in winter. Why not install a water fountain for the dogs? SWIFT RUN: Dangerous. Mean dogs & irresponsible owners. BOTH PARKS need attendants to make bully dogs & their owners leave.
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48 The distance from Ann Arbor Aug 10, 2013 3:57 PM
49 Northville MI has an electronic swipe for people to be able to access the dog park which ensures responsible dog owners Aug 10, 2013 2:33 PM using the parks. Do this now!
50 Dirt rather than grass, far from downtown, can't walk there. Aug 10, 2013 2:10 PM
51 No separation (physical or time) for big v little dogs. Aug 10, 2013 1:06 PM
52 The occasional owner who doesn't take responsibility for their pet. Aug 10, 2013 12:20 PM
53 I understand you need a special permit to be allowed to use it Aug 10, 2013 10:35 AM
54 Location. The parks are too far away from home to be practical for a quick or moderate length walk or exercise session. Aug 10, 2013 10:01 AM Not "green"; have to drive to them.
55 No water/hoses, can get very muddy. Aug 10, 2013 1:38 AM
56 parking lot is full of pot holes no water mud holes in the park Aug 9, 2013 10:30 PM
57 Users could do a better job of scooping. Aug 9, 2013 10:00 PM
58 dogs poorly supervised by owners, Aug 9, 2013 8:21 PM
59 Owners who don't pick up their dog's poo Aug 9, 2013 7:06 PM
60 The distance from my home Aug 9, 2013 5:44 PM
61 Need more park supervision Olsen is very small and the large /small dogs are mixed which has been a problem for me Aug 9, 2013 5:38 PM Olsen needs more grass Water at Swift Run would be good
62 It seems cumbersome to use it. There is some registration and payment. I don't see why we should pay to use the dog Aug 9, 2013 5:00 PM parks, we are paying taxes and I think it should be covered in that. Afterall, children don't pay to go to public school.
63 Poorly behaved dogs Aug 9, 2013 4:31 PM
64 not enough supervision and examination of dogs (and owners) entering the park Aug 9, 2013 4:19 PM
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65 Irresponsible owners Aug 9, 2013 3:57 PM
66 Swift run is often muddy. There is insufficient seating, water, & interesting features for the dogs. Aug 9, 2013 3:19 PM
67 Olsen is way too small to be a dog park that is for all size dogs. I will only take my dog in when there are 5 or less dogs Aug 9, 2013 3:13 PM that appear to be playing nice.
68 Too Far away Aug 9, 2013 3:06 PM
69 NA Aug 9, 2013 2:58 PM
70 Too far away Aug 9, 2013 2:57 PM
71 Distance from home Aug 9, 2013 2:57 PM
72 Swift Run: Too open - not enough rustic or "natural areas". Too crowded during peak events. Too close to major roads. Aug 9, 2013 2:57 PM Paw Run: Too remote, relatively expensive.
73 the people Aug 9, 2013 12:51 PM
74 dogs poop and owners are not always repsonsbile to pick up after them. I'm a walker and I want a clean scent free park. Aug 9, 2013 12:39 PM
75 Not everyone cleans up after their animals. My dog and I like to walk the entire park multiple times and have almost Aug 9, 2013 12:39 PM stepped in poop on a few occasions. It would also be nice to have a water fountain system to get the dogs fresh water. I bring my own water for my dog and I am happy to share, but it starts getting dirty and full of slobber and I would love to get fresh water for my dog while we are still there.
76 The driveway getting in is rough. Aug 9, 2013 12:16 PM
77 The grass is almost never cut. There needs to be a body of water for the dogs to go in, mine always end up in the dirty Aug 9, 2013 11:35 AM mud puddles
78 that they are not monitored and nothing is enforced. i have stopped going because too many fights have occured. Aug 9, 2013 11:21 AM
79 Annual fee, too far to go very often Aug 9, 2013 11:04 AM
80 Mill pond gives access to the river causing the dog to get very muddy. Aug 9, 2013 9:43 AM
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81 I think that dog parks are a waste of taxpayer dollars when there are hungry children in Washtenaw County Aug 9, 2013 8:42 AM
82 Location. Its too far for west side residents and traffic to that side of town during evening hours is just too busy. The Aug 9, 2013 7:41 AM north side park is too remote and not enough people use it, so our xxdog doesn't get to socialize much there.
83 Olsen is too small. Aug 9, 2013 7:19 AM
84 I have inly visited Swift Run. It's very utilitarian and unkempt. Aug 8, 2013 8:50 PM
85 when there are to many restrictions Aug 8, 2013 4:38 PM
86 Taxpayer support of dog owners, filth. Aug 8, 2013 4:03 PM
87 Olson's gravel is very hard on my dogs face and paws; Swift Run has serious drainage issues. Also, neither park has a Aug 8, 2013 2:06 PM good place to be with your dog to do one-on-one activities, such as playing catch (Chuck-It), frisbee, or, in my dog's case, Treiball (soccer)
88 Swift Run is way too big, meaning too many dogs, and there is next to no shade nor water. Too many dogs means its a Aug 8, 2013 12:30 PM massive pack mentality and dogs get beat up. Also being so big, it is easy for people to either loose track of their dog or loose control of their dog. The latter being really bad
89 Its distance from our house. Aug 8, 2013 12:29 PM
90 far from home Aug 8, 2013 11:53 AM
91 They should not be funded with public tax dollars Aug 8, 2013 9:29 AM
92 NA Aug 8, 2013 9:18 AM
93 Drive into the park. The entry road is full of potholes Aug 8, 2013 8:49 AM
94 sometimes they get really muddy. Aug 8, 2013 8:48 AM
95 It can get very very muddy, but not necessarily bad since the dogs love it. Aug 8, 2013 8:46 AM
96 Too few. Not close to me. Little cover. Aug 8, 2013 8:44 AM
97 Too far away Aug 8, 2013 8:42 AM
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98 Dogs are sometimes allowed to be out of control with other dogs. Aug 8, 2013 7:05 AM
99 No temperament test. Used to take my dog to Paw Run where you could be reasonably confident the dogs would not Aug 8, 2013 7:03 AM fight.
100 There is no dog park very close to where I live. The nearest one is about 25 minutes away. Aug 7, 2013 3:49 PM
101 Too far away. Only for dogs. Not integrated into larger community. Separate, but not equal. Dog lovers, ordinary citizens Aug 7, 2013 3:41 PM and dog owners should share in certain parks."Dual Use" - parks for dog owners and dog friendly people or special hours (as in NYC's Central Park) should be considered for local parks.
102 Nothing, really. Aug 7, 2013 2:18 PM
103 Nothing Aug 7, 2013 2:09 PM
104 Too far away. Aug 7, 2013 12:55 PM
105 the current dog park is not convenient. I have heard of dogs getting in fights and getting hurt. Aug 7, 2013 10:29 AM
106 Not enough available. Aug 7, 2013 9:12 AM
107 Fees Aug 7, 2013 8:17 AM
108 Too far out, have to take car. Would be nice to be able to walk there, play and walk back. Aug 7, 2013 7:55 AM
109 Lack of shade, no access to water. Aug 7, 2013 6:30 AM
110 People who use the parks don't understand basic issues about how to manage their dog(s) around others. Many people Aug 6, 2013 8:36 PM think they can just let the dog off leash and everything will be fine. Not so! It would be so much better if there was at least some signage for people to read informing them of very basic doggie etiquette! After a few run-ins with clueless owners (with aggressive dogs), I stopped using the parks.
111 N/A Aug 6, 2013 7:26 PM
112 Location Aug 6, 2013 3:52 PM
113 No faucet (have to bring our own water for dogs), the sand on the ground makes the dogs very dirty Aug 6, 2013 3:00 PM
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114 Lack of water. Aug 6, 2013 9:49 AM
115 Sometimes people have too many dogs to control Aug 6, 2013 9:35 AM
116 It'd be nice if there was a water spigot to fill bowls for the dogs - especially on hot days. Aug 6, 2013 7:50 AM
117 Too far away from home Aug 6, 2013 7:04 AM
118 Way too many dogs at one place. Aggressive dogs. Owners not watching their dogs. Aug 6, 2013 1:24 AM
119 Lack of water, maintenance, shade, grass, Aug 5, 2013 7:19 PM
120 Not enough of them Aug 5, 2013 6:47 PM
121 That they're so far away from downtown. Aug 5, 2013 3:10 PM
122 Not big enough of terrain varied enough Aug 5, 2013 2:59 PM
123 No water source. No wind barrier in the winter. The parking lot needs to be paved. Aug 5, 2013 1:57 PM
124 too far from my house Aug 5, 2013 1:54 PM
125 Lack of water source, few trees, far from downtown. Aug 5, 2013 1:39 PM
126 1) people without a dog tag for the park are not deterred by being told to leave. Why not ticket with the money going to Aug 5, 2013 12:59 PM the yearly fee. 2) dogs not on leashes when going from the car to the park. 3) I called about the potholes in the driveway being filled. Nothing has happened. My car's suspension cries every time I come and go.
127 Distance and Aug 5, 2013 12:43 PM
128 too far away from my home on the west side of ann arbor. Aug 5, 2013 12:02 PM
129 nothing Aug 5, 2013 11:29 AM
130 very muddy for several days after a rain. Aug 5, 2013 10:38 AM
131 Most people don't register or pay the fee to use it so their dogs could have diseases and spread to other dogs which is Aug 5, 2013 10:26 AM why I no longer pay the fee and I don't go there
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132 Location - I walk my dog every day but don't use the dog parks because it would take me 30 minutes to get there and i Aug 5, 2013 10:01 AM don't have time before or after work.
133 they are not near my house Aug 5, 2013 9:57 AM
134 My dogs are blind and so I worry for their safety, and confussion so I wouldn't be using. Aug 5, 2013 9:34 AM
135 They are too far away Aug 5, 2013 9:09 AM
136 It's by the dump; it's an increadibly over-exposed space in both summer and winter (very windy and cold or scorching hot) Aug 5, 2013 8:18 AM with little protection and shade. It floods really easily and gets bad puddles, and it's far from my neighborhood.
137 Swift Run is mowed, has few trees and no water for dogs. Aug 5, 2013 7:57 AM
138 too far from my home Aug 5, 2013 7:33 AM
139 Too far away Aug 5, 2013 6:59 AM
140 Needs: more benches, features to play around, Aug 5, 2013 12:04 AM
141 Poorly located for me. I'm on the west edge of town. I used Swift Run when it first opened. It was a long drive and very Aug 4, 2013 11:05 PM muddy.
142 There is no monitoring for tags and many owners do not watch their dogs or do not appropriately control their behavior. I Aug 4, 2013 10:24 PM was concerned for my dog's and my children's safety when we were there. The last straw was when my dog got Giardia after a visit. Our vet said to avoid the city dog parks.
143 Too far from my home on the old west side. Aug 4, 2013 9:02 PM
144 No shade trees, just a cover. Hard to see a nearby source for water other than the water fountain across the parking lot. Aug 4, 2013 8:04 PM
145 Olson. Olson is a terrible place. Who ever decided that gravel with no shade (for the dogs) and no water source would Aug 4, 2013 6:54 PM make for a good "park"?! I was particularly offended when I went over there having paid the City dog park fees in addition to pet registration fees! Both dog parks are also not within walking distance of downtown. This is the main reason why I don't get out to the park(s) often. I'm thrilled that the City is now seriously considering a downtown location! I was disappointed with the way the City handled the complaints about a potential dog park location in West Park. While I'm sympathetic to the historical reasons behind the black Church's displeasure at the dog park's proposed location, I thought the other neighbors' complaints were completely unfounded. I was appalled that the City took those complaints seriously
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despite the lack of ANY REAL EVIDENCE that dogs bark incessantly in dog parks! Also, both parks are clear of dog poop. Dog owners are good about picking up after their pets in those spaces. If they're not, they can be disciplined/ticketed/shamed by other dog owners. Scrapping plans for a dog park is not a legitimate response to complaints about non-existent noise and shit, especially given that West park is a good, viable downtown
146 overgrown grass, dog poop not picked up by some dog owners Aug 4, 2013 5:15 PM
147 Drainage is terrible, many large puddles full of stinking mud. My dog loves to go in them (can't stop that) but he truly Aug 4, 2013 5:15 PM stinks and I worry if there could be a health concern as it is next to the landfill. It is also a distance from my house.
148 No trees or shade or wind barriers Aug 4, 2013 4:54 PM
149 to far away Aug 4, 2013 4:17 PM
150 Olsen and Swiftrun lack a water fountain. Swiftrun lacks covered place to sit. Olsen should use pea gravel or other Aug 4, 2013 1:50 PM alternative to powered slate sand which is hard to get out of dog fur and not good to breathe.
151 It feels like a stand alone empty field. It would be nice to have a park integrated with other city parks with other Aug 4, 2013 1:16 PM amenities.
152 Not monitored--no one checking permits. Also, don't llike mulch at Oseon. Aug 4, 2013 12:56 PM
153 Do not like that it is not well-maintained, very muddy at times during the year, and lots of folks don't pick up their dogs' Aug 4, 2013 12:32 PM poop.
154 No complaints Aug 4, 2013 12:22 PM
155 They are too far away. I don't own a car, and I live downtown. I visit the dog parks a couple of times a year when I have Aug 4, 2013 12:18 PM access to a car. Olson Park is too small and depressing with its gravel and lack of trees. Without trees, it's too hot for my dog. And without any natural landscaping, my dog just stands there wondering why I dropped her off in the desert.
156 Location. I live near Kerrytown and both parks are pretty far away. Aug 4, 2013 12:16 PM
157 Have to drive to get there Aug 4, 2013 9:53 AM
158 The puddles after it rains (necessary evil, possibly) Aug 4, 2013 9:17 AM
159 Too far away, not centrally located for downtown area residents which is contradictory to the City's push for people to Aug 3, 2013 11:35 PM
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drive less. They get very muddy and are not a good option.
160 EXPENSIVE FEE!! Aug 3, 2013 10:58 PM
161 Too small and mst drive to. Aug 3, 2013 10:20 PM
162 Swift Run has no shade and is nowhere near downtown Ann Arbor. It is too inconvenient. Aug 3, 2013 9:05 PM
163 Not the best of conditions Aug 3, 2013 8:39 PM
164 poorly maintained--tall grass, uneven terrain, no shade, tremendous mud puddles in wet weather Aug 3, 2013 7:05 PM
165 Close the landfill, far away. Aug 3, 2013 6:52 PM
166 Health risk due to dog feces Aug 3, 2013 3:21 PM
167 Noise Aug 3, 2013 2:57 PM
168 The existence of small ponds of water which sit for days after a rainfall and which are full of a foul-smelling "sludge" and Aug 3, 2013 2:30 PM dog waste is a health hazard. There was recent spraying of pesticide in the park without notifying owners of the time of such spraying and the product used. Due to heightened tick activity, it would help to maintain the grass as short as the park ecology allows. It would be wonderful to have on-site water availability, provision for shade for summer, a wind barrier for winter and a paved parking lot.
169 They're not walking distance from downtown. Aug 3, 2013 1:43 PM
170 Location. Aug 3, 2013 1:39 PM
171 Distance from my house (20-30 min), that some people don't pick up poop, the low areas that fill with water, burrs along Aug 3, 2013 11:22 AM the fence line.
172 Location could be closer to me, path around perimeter could be smoother, parking lot has too many pot holes at the Aug 3, 2013 10:22 AM entrance.
173 Current parks are too far away to be practical for daily use Aug 3, 2013 9:38 AM
174 I do not know about the dog parks in the area since I am new Aug 3, 2013 9:00 AM
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175 The very poor conditions, particularly of the grounds. Aug 3, 2013 8:51 AM
176 location -- too far away from home limited shade unappealing site Aug 3, 2013 7:50 AM
177 not all owners responsible Aug 3, 2013 7:33 AM
178 No potable water on site Aug 2, 2013 11:29 PM
179 Distance from my home, no wind shelter, terrible pot holes in entrance Aug 2, 2013 11:06 PM
180 No water mostly. But also no shade or wind barriers for the weather. City and park tags should be less expensive so more Aug 2, 2013 11:04 PM people can go and where you get the tags should be more accessable than a city you can't park in!!!
181 some people don't clean up after their dogs and they don't watch them at the park. Aug 2, 2013 4:52 PM
182 owners who do not contro their dogs Aug 2, 2013 4:50 PM
183 No landscape or walking paths. No water access for dogs. Permit required. Aug 2, 2013 4:18 PM
184 poor maintenance, too many people that don't have control of their dogs at the park. Aug 2, 2013 4:10 PM
185 location Aug 2, 2013 2:56 PM
186 Owners that do not keep their dogs under control. And owners that do nothing but take their dog to dog parks rather than Aug 2, 2013 2:56 PM anywhere else, like a walk.
187 Location, no water Aug 2, 2013 2:36 PM
188 The location, would love more centrally located Ann Arbor Aug 2, 2013 2:29 PM
189 the amount of mud, no water, no obstacle course for dogs Aug 2, 2013 2:27 PM
190 I don't use them myself. I have no dislikes. Aug 2, 2013 2:06 PM
191 None of the attributes in Oakland County and no running water. Many walk the perimeter of the park. No flat path, all on a Aug 2, 2013 2:05 PM slope. The car entrance to Swift Run is like an off-road adventure. A year ago a sign was put up that the area would be paved – No longer a sign or paving.
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192 never been... Aug 2, 2013 1:55 PM
193 Not doggy enough Aug 2, 2013 1:36 PM
194 Owners who don't pay attention to and/or have little to no control over their dog. Aug 2, 2013 1:32 PM
195 That they still restrict dogs and there are not enough of them Aug 2, 2013 12:59 PM
196 I don't use them because they seem too far away and too complicate to get to. Aug 2, 2013 12:31 PM
197 The size. Aug 2, 2013 11:35 AM
198 Olson is a bit small. Gates are sometimes difficult to open or latch closed. Aug 2, 2013 11:06 AM
199 We quite going to the dog parks because there are too many people bringing inappropriate dogs, talking on their cell Aug 2, 2013 10:33 AM phones while drinking their coffee, paying absolutely not attention to what's going on.
200 poop everywhwer Aug 2, 2013 10:09 AM
201 That they exist. Aug 2, 2013 9:54 AM
202 I think many dog owners feel they can use any of the parks as a dog park - I've especially noticed this at Wurster Park Aug 2, 2013 9:14 AM and Slauson School.
203 It's just a field. Better than nothing, but many communities out west have entire parks open to dogs off leash, with no Aug 2, 2013 9:05 AM more problems than any other park.I think a trail system open to dogs would be fine. I've seen no indication that dogs cause any more trouble to wildlife than people do. In San Francisco, all of Fort Fundtead is open to dogs off leash, In Sanat Fe the whole community hikes with their dogs off leash in designated areas. The Adirondack Mountains also allow dogs... and Desolation Wilderness in Tahoe. But not Ann Arbor. Not in Barton or Bird Hills. Why?? It's fun. It's fine. The whole thing is WAY over-regulated here. Unnecessary and it creates antagonism.
204 fences, the smell and negative impact on plants in the dog parks Aug 2, 2013 8:31 AM
205 It seems to be kept up well and most people are respectful. Aug 2, 2013 7:49 AM
206 Distance from where I live. Aug 1, 2013 11:20 PM
207 Location is too far away. Lack of nearby water for drinking. Aug 1, 2013 10:57 PM
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208 They are too far from home to be useful. Aug 1, 2013 10:40 PM
209 Fees. Why should there be fees to take one's dog to a park? Fees are not charged to take children to a park, yet money Aug 1, 2013 9:10 PM is spent to install and maintain playground equipment.
210 People who don't control their dogs. Aug 1, 2013 9:02 PM
211 ? Aug 1, 2013 8:07 PM
212 People who bring unsocialized dogs who should not be around other dogs and people Aug 1, 2013 7:41 PM
213 1 dogs run loose as owners walk to and from or around enclosure. 2. Many owners appear offended when asked to use Aug 1, 2013 6:28 PM the leash as per the law. Those of us who have been attacked by "friendly" unleashed dogs no longer accept owners assertions. When I get a new dog, I will,never use a dog park!!
214 Not enough enforcement for non-tag dog owners. Olson is very open to the elements and wind kicks up the gravel a bit. Aug 1, 2013 6:20 PM The area could use so more regular maintenance. Possibly a little more greenery would be nice in the park walls.
215 No experience, other than informal off-leash activities in every park. Aug 1, 2013 5:35 PM
216 if not kept up they can be a pain. Aug 1, 2013 5:03 PM
217 Don't know enough about them to respond. Aug 1, 2013 4:04 PM
218 Noise, proximity to residential locations, smell, etc... Aug 1, 2013 3:31 PM
219 na Aug 1, 2013 2:35 PM
220 Location - too far away for me. Aug 1, 2013 1:11 PM
221 I would be worried about aggressive dogs. Aug 1, 2013 1:07 PM
222 usually treated as an afterthought or "must do". Some parks are overly small and dont provide the "free run" space Aug 1, 2013 1:00 PM needed. Not enough access to water (sometimes shade).
223 STEPPING IN DOG FECES Aug 1, 2013 12:55 PM
224 The registration process. Aug 1, 2013 12:29 PM
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225 People not keeping their dogs under control Aug 1, 2013 12:24 PM
226 The "new" gravel at Olson is terrible. It holds water, and makes a mess because it gets trapped in the dog's paws. Aug 1, 2013 12:07 PM
227 too far away, not convenient.....I'd like to be able to walk to the park, not have to drive to the park. Aug 1, 2013 11:08 AM
228 My dog is about knee high and weighs 30 lbs. but has a rather "terrier-like" take on the world. She needs to be in the "big Aug 1, 2013 11:00 AM dog" part of the park, but will try to "roll" other people's mid-sized dogs that that come in thinking their dog is too large for the Yorkies in the "small dog" pen. Obviously, it creates ill will.
229 how few of them there are Aug 1, 2013 10:57 AM
230 when a dog owner brings more than 2 dogs at the same time to the park, those dogs act as pack towards other dogs Aug 1, 2013 10:03 AM
231 too far away Aug 1, 2013 10:02 AM
232 Location: you must drive to both locations and they are not accessible to those without cars. Aug 1, 2013 10:01 AM
233 Swift had thistles growing throughout the area making uncomfortable for people and dogs to walk. Aug 1, 2013 9:54 AM
234 I have been looking into this since learning that all central city parks are in contention, including ours. It looks like they are Aug 1, 2013 9:48 AM very difficult to monitor and maintain, require very dedicated volunteers, in addition to city staff, need considerable space.
235 Sometimes too many dogs which are not supervised Aug 1, 2013 9:44 AM
236 I dislike using tax payer money to finance multiple dog parks. Pets are a discretionary expense and the funding of that Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM expense should be fully on the shoulders of the pet owner.
237 too far away from where I live Aug 1, 2013 9:39 AM
238 Safety Concerns Aug 1, 2013 9:39 AM
239 Not close to my house. Aug 1, 2013 9:06 AM
240 no experience with existing dog parks Aug 1, 2013 7:52 AM
241 I don't know much about it, but that it is not convenient for most Ann Arbor residents so they don't use it and continue to Aug 1, 2013 7:45 AM use our regular parks for dog parks.....
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242 Swift Run has a history of mean dogs. Aug 1, 2013 7:30 AM
243 There's not one downtown/West Side. Aug 1, 2013 5:45 AM
244 Dog poop that doesn't get picked up. Dog water fountains that don't work well. Aug 1, 2013 12:35 AM
245 Too far from Ann Arbor's Center - I'd have to drive to use one. Aug 1, 2013 12:17 AM
246 Too far away from me Aug 1, 2013 12:05 AM
247 having to go downtown to buy a permit. Jul 31, 2013 10:46 PM
248 ugly Jul 31, 2013 9:16 PM
249 the location is a little remote Jul 31, 2013 7:44 PM
250 Nothing within walking distance of my house. No separate area for small dogs (my dog is easily intimidated). Jul 31, 2013 7:39 PM
251 I use the small dog park at Swift Run. When it rains, there is a big pool that forms, and it is muddy, and sometimes old Jul 31, 2013 7:32 PM feces in it. The dogs (being dogs) end up running into it, through it, or takes long drinks from it. It is pretty gross and wish it wasn't there. Also, a number of dog owners leave their dog feces on the grounds without picking it up, and we sometimes end up accidentally stepping in it.
252 Too close to city Jul 31, 2013 7:15 PM
253 Dogs running off leash and owners not picking up after dogs Jul 31, 2013 6:41 PM
254 The dog owners in my neighborhood prefer to use Woodbury Park as their personal dog park, rather than using one of Jul 31, 2013 6:22 PM the existing dog parks. I see people running their dogs in Woodbury Park almost daily. They tear up the park, leave messes behind, and have threatened children who were playing in the park.
255 The fact that they are far away from downtown, and are not walkable. Jul 31, 2013 5:57 PM
256 driveway and parking have lots of holes and my car bottoms out frequently Jul 31, 2013 5:23 PM
257 Please don't turn Wurster Park into a dog park- so many kids in the neighborhood play and sled there. Jul 31, 2013 4:56 PM
258 I dislike that anyone can show up with any dog of any temperment. More specifically, there are often aggressive dogs and Jul 31, 2013 4:28 PM
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we have to leave. I used to go more often, but it is not safe, so I do not take my dog there much anymore.
259 too far Jul 31, 2013 4:26 PM
260 Individuals are not consistent about cleanup. Jul 31, 2013 4:13 PM
261 Nothing, they are great, excet a couple people here and there, but there is nothing you can do about that. Jul 31, 2013 3:23 PM
262 owners who don't clean up after their pets Jul 31, 2013 3:12 PM
263 I was very disturbed by the stories about dogs at Slauson leaving deposits and sometimes threatening kids. Jul 31, 2013 3:11 PM
264 I hate the smell, the mess, and the owners that have an attitude. Jul 31, 2013 3:07 PM
265 Not all dogs like other dogs. I wish there was a place where dogs could run in separated runs, these dogs need exercise Jul 31, 2013 2:48 PM too!!
266 Overcrowding. Too many dogs that socially overwhelm my dog. My dog's demeanor isn't well-suited to a dog park. Jul 31, 2013 2:29 PM
267 I DON"T use the parks because no one checks dog immunizations, which endangers dog health. I also don't use the Jul 31, 2013 2:06 PM existing parks because they are mostly large, open spaces -- which poses a danger for many dogs given the idiots who let their dogs roam and harass others!
268 poor up-keep, the slag on the group, no water access for drinking Jul 31, 2013 1:28 PM
269 I dislike the locations. Common sense suggests that population most likely to use/need a dog park are those living Jul 31, 2013 1:08 PM downtown, i.e. not having large yards, population used to taking walks, going to city parks, etc. I am not going to get in my car to drive to a dog park to then walk my dog. Defeats the purpose in some regards.
270 When it rains for several days after there are large puddles of water that smell and could really pose a health hazard for Jul 31, 2013 12:35 PM the pups.
271 Too far away (I live in Dexter - I drive 10 miles to Olson and even more to Swift Run), most dogs are unlicensed, Jul 31, 2013 12:21 PM irresponsible owners (especially in the big dog section of Swift Run), Olson gets the short shrift on dog bag availability (Olson has a give-a-bag take-a-bag box and open trashcans - Swift Run has enclosed dispensers and lidded trash cans), Swift Run has more puddles.
272 Since it is a smaller park, we try very hard to keep it clean. But there are a few bad apples who tend to "Not see" their Jul 31, 2013 12:15 PM
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dogs poop. Not fun picking it up.
273 Afraid to go because of irresponsible owners. My dogs are medium-size (about 30lbs) so it would be nice if there were Jul 31, 2013 12:01 PM separate sections for small, medium, and large. Right now I believe there are only small and large areas.
274 ? Jul 31, 2013 11:53 AM
275 unregistered dogs and dog fights at swift run Jul 31, 2013 11:27 AM
276 I do not like dog parks nor support public dollars for them. I have only been a couple times and people are on cell phones Jul 31, 2013 11:10 AM with large untrained dogs and it's too scary with them running right up to me and my dog. I've seen fight and aggression and poop not picked up. Pit bull and aggressive breeds should be banned. Very very unpleasant and unhealthy.
277 Not enough people know about them or feel safe going to them Jul 31, 2013 11:09 AM
278 Swift run is dirty, full of dog poop that people don't pick up. Also, it's muddy, icy, and unsafe. I had my car broken into Jul 31, 2013 10:58 AM there, so I stopped going.
279 Cost/registration/lack of rules - swift run is almost too large for mid-size dogs and owners don't pay attention to their dog's Jul 31, 2013 10:57 AM behavior
280 Too far from the central city area where I live. Jul 31, 2013 10:42 AM
281 They are too far away for me to use. Jul 31, 2013 10:20 AM
282 I have had bad experiences with undisciplined dogs and humans and no longer go to "dog parks." In theory, it's a nice Jul 31, 2013 10:12 AM idea, but people are just too stupid to do it responsibly.
283 Too far away from where I live Jul 31, 2013 10:05 AM
284 the precedent that they exist Jul 31, 2013 9:48 AM
285 inconvenient. too wide open---space is not fun. don't trust other owners. Jul 31, 2013 9:26 AM
286 Dog poop left behind Jul 31, 2013 9:16 AM
287 Too far away, no way to automatically renew the tags Jul 31, 2013 9:15 AM
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288 I think Swift Run gets very crowded at certain times. More parks would encourage people to both use the parks and Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM reduce the overcrowding deterrent.
289 Just don't think they're that necessary. Do they get much use? No one else was there when I went. Jul 31, 2013 7:42 AM
290 Not convenient to me. If I have to drive very far to walk the dog I will go to family members place in the country. Jul 31, 2013 7:35 AM
291 Permit cost discourages occasional use They're on the edges of town, 15 minute drives from me Jul 31, 2013 7:32 AM
292 Far away Jul 31, 2013 7:12 AM
293 Fear of dogs not getting along. Jul 31, 2013 6:30 AM
294 irresponsible owners Jul 31, 2013 4:54 AM
295 Too far away from our homef Jul 31, 2013 4:35 AM
296 contagious dog diseases Jul 31, 2013 1:18 AM
297 This is a waste of the city's money and space. I love dogs, but people have backyards and can take their dogs for walks Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM in neighborhoods. More dog parks are NOT necessary.
298 Extremely muddy, far from downtown, lack of running water. Jul 30, 2013 10:42 PM
299 not close to my home ("Water Hill" neighborhood) Jul 30, 2013 10:13 PM
300 They are far and unless they have a separate place for small dogs, I can't take my dog. He is tiny - only 7 lbs. Jul 30, 2013 9:58 PM
301 Some dog owners are careless with dogs who do not socialize well with other dogs (i.e. are aggressive). Jul 30, 2013 9:39 PM
302 The park available now is too far away. I fondly recall a very small dog park right in the city of Helsinki, Finland. A tiny Jul 30, 2013 9:38 PM patch of green space works great.
303 Not enough vegetation, lack of grass for dogs to run around, no shade for humans. Jul 30, 2013 9:27 PM
304 Olson offers a limited grassy area for dogs to run off-leash. Jul 30, 2013 9:24 PM
305 too far. Only know of one in existence Jul 30, 2013 9:19 PM
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306 No faucet for water Jul 30, 2013 7:50 PM
307 Olson is to small Jul 30, 2013 7:26 PM
308 I am a pet-sitter, and no longer walk dogs, but I used to, and would have loved it if there were more dog parks to take my Jul 30, 2013 7:14 PM clients' dogs to, to play off-leash and get better exercise and socialization. I think my largest concerns were lack of supervision to ensure that owners of aggressive or overly-frisky kept their pets under control. Also lack of enforced cleanliness.
309 Location. Jul 30, 2013 7:11 PM
310 The ground cover at Olson is awful. We stopped going because of it. Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM
311 Wish there was one in a less high traffic area. Jul 30, 2013 6:28 PM
312 Small. Permit required. Jul 30, 2013 6:21 PM
313 Owners' dogs that are not properly socialized to be around other dogs and which jump up on people. Jul 30, 2013 6:13 PM
314 i have used olsson park once and it was a dirt mess. never go back there again. Jul 30, 2013 6:05 PM
315 n/a Jul 30, 2013 5:46 PM
316 no available water source, stagnant water puddles that smell like sewage, lack of shade and wind barriers, lack of Jul 30, 2013 5:40 PM pavement in parking lot,
317 Inconvenient Jul 30, 2013 5:34 PM
318 Swift run can be muddy. Other than that, it's great. Jul 30, 2013 5:19 PM
319 People in big dog areas often tolerate aggressive behavior I find frightening. Jul 30, 2013 5:18 PM
320 too far out of center of town Jul 30, 2013 5:14 PM
321 n/a Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
322 I wish I could take my dog at a time that's convenient for me. I also wish information about them was more easily Jul 30, 2013 5:12 PM accessible - I didn't know about either of the ones mentioned here. I wish I could walk my dog to the dog park, especially
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since getting him in the car is stressful, and then he'd be super riled up and maybe not interact with other dogs very well (which is one reason why I don't use the dog parks now). Also, an on-leash dog park would be pointless for me - I have a big dog that needs to run around, and if he were on a leash the whole time, he would just stress myself and himself out, as well as all the other dogs and dog-owners there. I will not go to a dog park that is NOT an off-leash park. Seriously, if you knew my dog, you wouldn't either.
323 I used them a bit when my dog was a puppy. Their location is too distant from where I live. Jul 30, 2013 5:10 PM
324 inconvenient, far away not sanitary bc not everyone cleans up after their dogs Jul 30, 2013 4:53 PM
325 too far away from my house Jul 30, 2013 4:52 PM
326 That the dog owners want more of them. Jul 30, 2013 4:45 PM
327 Too dangerous with aggressive or sick dogs Jul 30, 2013 4:43 PM
328 People not picking up after their dogs. Jul 30, 2013 4:41 PM
329 Only been to one. Jul 30, 2013 4:33 PM
330 The annual charge is high and no shade (swift run) Jul 30, 2013 4:32 PM
331 Not big enough. Jul 30, 2013 4:30 PM
332 People tend to not clean up their messes at Olson. Lot's of shredded tennis balls and such are left behind. Jul 30, 2013 4:29 PM
333 No shade, muddy, some of the dogs there are not socialized, far away for just needing to get some extra energy out. Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
334 dogs present Jul 30, 2013 4:22 PM
335 The dog park at Olson park is always muddy. Jul 30, 2013 4:21 PM
336 The existing ones outside of the city are just fine. Jul 30, 2013 4:20 PM
337 problems with some larger and/or misbehaving dogs (owners?) Jul 30, 2013 4:20 PM
338 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 4:14 PM
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339 too far away Jul 30, 2013 4:07 PM
340 N/A Jul 30, 2013 4:05 PM
341 Too many dogs at prime times/days. Can get a little crazy. Also Swift Run - the size is great - but there is NO shade and Jul 30, 2013 3:55 PM very little in the way of landscaping/anything to make it aesthetically pleasing.
342 Too far away from SW side of city Jul 30, 2013 3:51 PM
343 They're small, little to no vegetation or shade, you have to pay an extra fee (humans don't have to pay extra to use Jul 30, 2013 3:31 PM human parks), the locations are less than optimal.
344 The existing dog parks are difficult to access due to distance. I would love to have some (even small) dog park options Jul 30, 2013 3:28 PM that are more centrally located so we could make it to the dog park on weekdays after work.
345 Not large enough Jul 30, 2013 3:25 PM
346 "No winter maintenance" sign is an embarrassing shirking of duty somehow made into official policy and posted in print. Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM UNACCEPTABLE! The dog park is used heavily year-round! Broken glass was not cleaned up by city. I swept it up and carefully removed shards from soil with a shovel. The apes that emptied the soil from the trash can spilled glass shards at the West entry where dogs enter the park bare footed. Careless maintenance. The glass has not been replaced going of 6 months now. It seems that the mowing crew has never gotten off the riding mower to survey this one acre for hazards & remove many rocks and a 2.5" tree stump from the path of their mower blades. They must suffer multiple blade strikes on grapefruit sized stones each time they mow. It would be money well spent to comb the area once every couple of years to reduce mower maintenance issues.
347 My dog is too small to go to a park with bigger dogs. Jul 30, 2013 3:18 PM
348 They are not evenly spread around town and too far away from my Waterhill neighborhood. Jul 30, 2013 3:16 PM
349 I wish that there were more- folks let their big dogs run free in the non-dog park parks and they come and jump on my Jul 30, 2013 3:16 PM dog and daughter
350 location Jul 30, 2013 3:15 PM
351 Locations are not at all convenient except by car Jul 30, 2013 3:14 PM
352 Since I don't use the dog parks I can't comment Jul 30, 2013 3:11 PM
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353 too far away Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM
354 Lots of mud in Swift run parking lot and play area during winter and spring Standing water in many areas of the park Jul 30, 2013 2:58 PM during winter and after any rain
355 Maintenance is terrible, long grass/weeds, standing water, no shade. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
356 Owners are not held responsible for not cleaning up after their dogs or for making sure their dogs behave. Jul 30, 2013 2:54 PM
357 No trees, the slag that they dumped stinks, such a small area. On really hot days there is not really any place the dogs Jul 30, 2013 2:54 PM can go explore in a shaded area. Orion oaks in Lake Orion has an awesome park filled with open areas, treed areas, and even water access for dogs that like to swim. A good example of a well done dog park.
358 Have to drive to get there Jul 30, 2013 2:53 PM
359 Much too far away (~15-20 min drive) Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
360 WAAAAAAY too far away! Jul 30, 2013 2:41 PM
361 Not a good use of taxpayer dollars Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
362 Too far away Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
363 Spending money on dogs when we don't have money to keep up other parks. Jul 30, 2013 2:39 PM
364 too far away = inconvenient Jul 30, 2013 2:33 PM
365 None nearby Jul 30, 2013 2:32 PM
366 They are too small and some require leashes to be on still which defeats the purpose of letting a dog run. Jul 30, 2013 2:22 PM
367 no place to get water no one cleans up after their dogs the charge to get a permit to use the park, yet I pay taxes for Jul 30, 2013 2:20 PM parks
368 Big dogs knock me down Jul 30, 2013 2:18 PM
369 No trees, no grass. They are dusty and inhospitable. Jul 30, 2013 2:15 PM
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370 That they stink like dog and are a barren patch of dog urine soaked dead ground. Jul 30, 2013 2:14 PM
371 fear of negative interaction with other canines Jul 30, 2013 2:13 PM
372 I don't have strong opinions one way or the other. Jul 30, 2013 2:13 PM
373 They are not centrally located Jul 30, 2013 2:06 PM
374 None of them are within walking distance of my house. I have to drive with my dogs in order to get to one. Jul 30, 2013 1:53 PM
375 I don't dislike them. Jul 30, 2013 1:53 PM
376 Puddles!!!!! Jul 30, 2013 1:39 PM
377 Not enough distinct enclosures: Sometimes you need to separate your dog from another one -- both might do great, Jul 30, 2013 1:33 PM except when they're with each other. (Or, the other's owner might not recognize a problem, and you need to get your dog away from their dog.)
378 no trees or benches for dog ownere Jul 30, 2013 1:28 PM
379 Distance from my home. Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
380 No access to fresh water (e.g. hose); swift run has many low lying areas that become so muddy after the rain that I don't Jul 30, 2013 1:10 PM take the dog there during rainy months.
381 AA parks are too far away, and I don't really know the rules. Jul 30, 2013 1:03 PM
382 They are needed Jul 30, 2013 1:02 PM
383 I strongly dislike the fees. I currently go to a free dog park. I would much rather donate money each time I go than pay a Jul 30, 2013 1:02 PM very expensive fee if I know I can't use it all year round.
384 I tried to go to Swift Run once but I felt like I couldn't go there because I have Pit Bulls. My dogs are friendly and honestly, Jul 30, 2013 1:02 PM they have too much arthritis to attack anyone lol. This was several years ago and I've since moved to a farm where my dogs have free reign. Not sure if "breedism" is still an issue there.
385 none is convenient to where I live Jul 30, 2013 12:45 PM
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386 they are messy; unattractive and have off leash dogs. there are inappropriate dog:dog interactions Jul 30, 2013 12:43 PM
387 There are not enough little dogs who go to Swift run to play with my pup. Jul 30, 2013 12:42 PM
388 I would never go to them. They are disgusting. Jul 30, 2013 12:41 PM
389 Not near my house Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
390 Olson doesn't have a park for smaller dogs. Neither park has water fountains (such as the ones in Gallup Park) that the Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM humans and dogs can use.
391 It is very far from where I live (Chelsea). There is not a park closer. Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
392 not enough locations Jul 30, 2013 12:34 PM
393 only % of people have dogs, and % that would use it. should we use city dollars for that? plus,in doing so, you lose tax Jul 30, 2013 12:34 PM dollars that housing would give to city. No one is monitoring park, so how do you avoid liability with dog fights, bites etc for city? I do not think its good idea. if we dont have money for pot holes, and police, dogs should not come above that for priority
394 concern re aggressive dogs, who are not appropriate for dog park setting Jul 30, 2013 12:34 PM
395 Inconveniently located Jul 30, 2013 12:22 PM
396 they are very small, well, small for large dogs to be able to run fast any significant distance Jul 30, 2013 12:22 PM
397 Mud. Jul 30, 2013 12:21 PM
398 Don't believe the city should have them. Parks are for people, and when space in one is taken up by dogs, most people Jul 30, 2013 12:18 PM can not use that area. Also, there is a real potential liability to the city if in a city dog park, someone is severely injured by a dog, that there could be a cost of millions in a lawsuit. I know that former city attorney Abigail Elias had serious concerns about the city's liability with dog parks. People using the dog parks are not signing a release of liability to the city.
399 the biggest issue is that people bring their young children into the park. the rules say children are allowed but supervised. Jul 30, 2013 12:11 PM this is still not acceptable. many dogs are comfortable with children and even if they are, as a dog owner, I do not feel comfortable being liable if something were to happen between my dog and a 4 year old child running around. there are many places for kids to play - dogs have only one place. i would like to see the park be strict about NO children under the
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age of 10 - even if supervised. Or, if that is not feasible, specific hours or specific parks where no children are allowed at all, under any circumstances. i was in the park last week and someone brought 2 small children and 3 dogs. there is no way that person can supervise all of that. since the children were running around, someone put their dog on a leash to keep the dog away from the children - this lead to a dog fight when other dogs came to check out the dog on a leash - dogs on leash do not do well with dogs not on leash. people would not feel compelled to put their dog on leash if they did not feel like they had to keep their dogs away from children. the point is, children should not be in a dog park - and when they are, it wastes people time if they have to leave because the dog may not do well with kids or it leads to other trouble, especially if people have to leash their dog.
400 Lack of shade Jul 30, 2013 12:07 PM
401 Too many larger dogs and lack of supervision. My medium-sized dog is too big for the little park. She is dominated by Jul 30, 2013 12:06 PM larger dogs each and every time we go. Thus, we go not go very often.
402 pay to play Jul 30, 2013 11:58 AM
403 Too far away. Jul 30, 2013 11:57 AM
404 Lack of personal responsibility for dogs and products Jul 30, 2013 11:56 AM
405 Lack of any on-site water source. Jul 30, 2013 11:54 AM
406 Distance from downtown Jul 30, 2013 11:43 AM
407 nothing about existing Jul 30, 2013 11:36 AM
408 Distance from the city center Jul 30, 2013 11:31 AM
409 some dogs carry germs that transmit to other dogs and humans. Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
410 Too far away Jul 30, 2013 11:20 AM
411 The very few owners who are a--holes Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
412 Swift Run - not a pretty area - basically just a field of dirt or mud. Paw Run - too far away. Both areas are inconvenient as Jul 30, 2013 11:17 AM my dog dislikes car rides - but does LOVE to run.
413 Pit bulls Jul 30, 2013 11:16 AM
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414 I really dislike how far it is necessary to travel to get to a dog park. I live near downtown and my family can't consider Jul 30, 2013 11:11 AM having a dog because we don't have space to let a dog exercise. Having to drive to 'run' a dog is counter-intuitive. I would prefer have a dog park that is walking distance (up to 1 mile) from my home.
415 They need a secure perimeter, other dog owners need to pick up their dog's dookie and neighbors need to lighten up. Jul 30, 2013 11:07 AM
416 a lot of feces not picked up. Unleashed dogs threatening people as they run toward strangers. Jul 30, 2013 11:04 AM
417 It would be nice if they were lit at night because in the winter it's dark before we can get to the park. Jul 30, 2013 11:01 AM
418 Too far away - need something in walking distance. Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM
419 Generally, they can be smelly if not maintained well. Jul 30, 2013 10:56 AM
420 They're too far away from where I live. We used to live in Madison, WI, where there were half-a-dozen or more dog parks Jul 30, 2013 10:56 AM spread across the area, so one was always close. I wish Ann Arbor were more like that.
421 Too far from home Jul 30, 2013 10:54 AM
422 Poorly maintained. Would love more grass, less gravel/dirt, and more shade. Jul 30, 2013 10:53 AM
423 Olson was ruined by the new clay surface. Jul 30, 2013 10:51 AM
424 You have to register your dog to use them. Jul 30, 2013 10:50 AM
425 They are on the outskirts of town; not centrally located. Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
426 They cost too much money to use. Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
427 Uncontrolled dogs, rude owners Jul 30, 2013 10:47 AM
428 They are far away from our apartment We have heard reports of some untrained dogs in these parks that attack other Jul 30, 2013 10:46 AM dogs.
429 No water source at Swift Run! Jul 30, 2013 10:44 AM
430 swift run has nasty puddles that should be filled in. They carry disease and have made multiple dogs sick. Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM
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431 The fact that many owners don't pick up after their dogs and or allow their dogs to terrorize/hump other dogs without any Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM concern.
432 not having a "legal" one.. Jul 30, 2013 10:39 AM
433 Too far away. Too strict. Jul 30, 2013 10:37 AM
434 Lack of water, too far from my home, lack of maintenance (nothing is done in winter), lack of any even small Jul 30, 2013 10:36 AM improvements over the time of my usage, deep pot holes at parking entrance, lack of monitoring, cost --since I'm already paying taxes and there is so little maintenance, park area is too small, having to deal with the city-- City of Ann Arbor clerk lost my check and took over a week to return my application.
435 Aggressive dogs. Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
436 They are loud and stinky and ugly Jul 30, 2013 10:33 AM
437 I wish there was a park with a pond for the dogs to swim in. Jul 30, 2013 10:32 AM
438 Rules rules rules, landscape uninviting, lack of trees and paths. My dog ( me too) wants to take a walk in a shaded area Jul 30, 2013 10:28 AM and meet other dogs. He doesn't want to stand in a parking lot-like area and run after a ball.
439 I dislike the segaration of small and large dogs, they should run together or have it clearly marked that they can Jul 30, 2013 10:24 AM
440 The distance Jul 30, 2013 10:21 AM
441 -Dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs -Dog owners standing around, socializing with other dog owners, and not Jul 30, 2013 10:21 AM keeping an eye on what their dog(s) are doing (i.e. mostly with aggressive breeds)
442 Inconveniently located Jul 30, 2013 10:20 AM
443 Nothing. Jul 30, 2013 10:20 AM
444 Too far away -- have to drive to the other side of town. Nothing available on the West Side Jul 30, 2013 10:18 AM
445 Oftentimes there are aggressive dogs there or dogs that are not well controlled by their owners. Jul 30, 2013 10:14 AM
446 People who don't control their dogs and people who don't pick up their dog's poop. Jul 30, 2013 10:12 AM
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447 There is no water faucet for filling up the water bowls for the dogs. The grey sand out there gets stirred up into a toxic Jul 30, 2013 10:12 AM cloud, wish it was pea gravel. And we need either a small dog run, or fencing that doesn't allow tiny dogs to slip out.
448 Too far away from city center Jul 30, 2013 10:09 AM
449 There arent any that are convenient to use on the west side of town. Jul 30, 2013 10:08 AM
450 No trees, or interesting topographical features. Would like trails . Jul 30, 2013 10:07 AM
451 To small. No trails. We need trails and large parks, not little fenced dog parks. Dog parks are physically and Jul 30, 2013 10:04 AM psychologically unhealthy. Examples of good parks: Boulder, CO, off-leash trails; Pt. Isabel in Richmond, CA. Rather than creating dog parks, we could designate off-leash hours in some neighborhood parks (e.g., before 9 am and after 9 pm) or off leash days (e.g., Wednesday in County Farm). Or we could create trails on the outskirts of town. These options would better serve everyone.
452 Location - long way to drive. Jul 30, 2013 10:03 AM
453 Not close to home. Muddy, poor terrain. Stopped going years ago. Use other cities. Jul 30, 2013 10:02 AM
454 Too far away from downtown Ann Arbor. Jul 30, 2013 9:55 AM
455 Not enough of them. Jul 30, 2013 9:54 AM
456 Not enough cover for sunny days (more trees needed), when it rains, the dog park doesn't have good drainage and is Jul 30, 2013 9:46 AM disgustingly wet and muddy for long afterwards
457 There is talk of having more Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
458 Low lying spots that collect water, muddy areas Jul 30, 2013 9:42 AM
459 They're far from my home and inconvenient to get to; I don't have good information about what I need to do to take my Jul 30, 2013 9:41 AM dog to one.
460 Aggressive dogs, owners who don't clean up after their dogs Jul 30, 2013 9:38 AM
461 They are boring! I don't consider a large fenced in area a park. Just a designated space for a dog to run around. Jul 30, 2013 9:37 AM
462 Everything. Jul 30, 2013 9:35 AM
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463 Monthly fee. Jul 30, 2013 9:35 AM
464 How far away they are. Lack of access to water. Jul 30, 2013 9:34 AM
465 too far away Jul 30, 2013 9:33 AM
466 The mess Jul 30, 2013 9:33 AM
467 Both of them are very far away. Jul 30, 2013 9:33 AM
468 Not much parking on busier days. Jul 30, 2013 9:31 AM
469 I don't dislike the existing parks, but feel we need more parks located around Ann Arbor so that there would be less need Jul 30, 2013 9:27 AM to drive to a dog park.
470 nothing Jul 30, 2013 9:25 AM
471 They are both very far from my house. Jul 30, 2013 9:24 AM
472 There aren't enough of them Jul 30, 2013 9:24 AM
473 Get muddy Jul 30, 2013 9:24 AM
474 don't know where they are Jul 30, 2013 9:23 AM
475 Mud pits at Swift Run. If we can't fill them in, perhaps they can be fenced off? I wish we could provide water and a hose Jul 30, 2013 9:20 AM in a stone-covered area...even a coin operated one that would shut off and where people could also get fresh water for dogs. (dreaming!)
476 location. Too far to be convenient. Jul 30, 2013 9:19 AM
477 Fecal matter in park - not all owners pick up. Very windy and cold in the fall/winter. A distance from where I live. Jul 30, 2013 9:18 AM
478 Occasionally people will bring uncontrolled or mean dogs--I hear this is rare, but a concern for small dog owners. Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM
479 No separate area for smaller dogs. A few bad owners make it difficult to use the park regularly. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
480 n/a Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
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481 too small that is why we don't use them, also not able to walk to them from our house. Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
482 Some dogs are mean Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
483 Too far away Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM
484 I dislike that many people think ALL parks are dog parks. There's nothing more disconcerting than taking a walk IN A park Jul 30, 2013 9:15 AM or taking a child to a park, and having an unleashed dog come bounding up.
485 valuable land being taken over Jul 30, 2013 9:11 AM
486 Mud puddles Jul 30, 2013 9:08 AM
487 Not convenient to where I live. No shade. Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
488 Ground gets beat up. Too many holes; I worry that the dogs will get hurt. Jul 30, 2013 9:01 AM
489 The extra fee Jul 30, 2013 8:59 AM
490 The unpaved parking lot and water across the street. I pay to use a dog park and the free park across the street has a Jul 30, 2013 8:59 AM nice parking lot and running water.
491 Distance (I live in Plymouth) Jul 30, 2013 8:58 AM
492 The Mill Pond park in Saline is great, but it is a bit of a drive away for us so we do not frequent it very much. Jul 30, 2013 8:57 AM
493 I think the existing parks are appropriately established where they have the least impact on existing park activities and Jul 30, 2013 8:56 AM neighborhoods.
494 Fees Jul 30, 2013 8:48 AM
495 Location is very inconvenient. If I cannot walk my dog to the park I will not use it. Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM
496 Lack of shade. Sometimes the grass is overgrown. Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM
497 No water readily available Jul 30, 2013 8:45 AM
498 Location. Jul 30, 2013 8:44 AM
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499 its too far away Jul 30, 2013 8:43 AM
500 Not located near enough to me to be convenient. Jul 30, 2013 8:42 AM
501 No water, no shade, no vegetation, etc. Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
502 Not attractive, muddy when it rains or snows. Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
503 Far out of town. Jul 30, 2013 8:37 AM
504 They're not close enough to where I live. Jul 30, 2013 8:37 AM
505 Not enough benches. They don't mow the grass often enough. It would be nice to have a water area (pool or pond) for Jul 30, 2013 8:33 AM summer. Hardly any shaded areas.
506 Saline is too far away. Swift run has many problems: massive potholes in parking lot HAVE to be fixed, garbage water is Jul 30, 2013 8:32 AM unsanitary, no clean water, needs more trees for its size.
507 Owners not registered. We need a card pass reader. Jul 30, 2013 8:27 AM
508 lack of parking, not enough shade, would be nice to have a water spigot to get water for dogs. Jul 30, 2013 8:25 AM
509 A few owners with dogs that do not belong in the park due to unruly, aggressive play/behavior. Jul 30, 2013 8:20 AM
510 Too far away from our home in west AA. Would like to walk there, not have to drive. Jul 30, 2013 8:20 AM
511 They are too far from my home, and pretty boring as to terrain. Jul 30, 2013 8:19 AM
512 distance from my home Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
513 Swift Run is very muddy. Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
514 No variation in terrain Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
515 Too far away from downtown Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
516 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 8:16 AM
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517 People that go to socialize and not pay attention to their dogs. Lack of common sense by 2-leggers. Dogs that are there Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM that are unsocialized. Many dogs should have muzzles on and do not. People put small dogs in area not designated for them, this is dangerous for the small dog and if anything happens, it will always be the fault of the large dog, not the fault of the 2-legger who didn't read the signs, or did, and didn't abide by them. 2-leggers who don't pick up after their dogs.
518 rude people. poop everywhere. no woods or shade. Jul 30, 2013 8:14 AM
519 Swift run is too big with too many accidents. Olson is much preferred. Jul 30, 2013 8:13 AM
520 dogs can catch diseases from other dogs Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
521 nothing---too far away for me to use. Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
522 Too far away Jul 30, 2013 8:09 AM
523 Too far away Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
524 Only 1 trash can, so you have to walk almost the length of the acre the park is on, with poop in hand, to properly dispose Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM of the waste. The park I visit needs more trash receptacles.
525 too small Jul 30, 2013 8:05 AM
526 Too far to go regularly, and often very muddy. Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
527 Locations are too far away from my house for practical daily usage Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM
528 inconvenient location - would like something walkable in the down-town area. We often don't go because we don't want Jul 30, 2013 8:04 AM to pack the dog and baby, etc in the car and make the drive down there, if it was something we could walk to, we would use it much more frequently.
529 There are no dog parks on the west side. Jul 30, 2013 8:03 AM
530 distance from home Jul 30, 2013 8:02 AM
531 Not centralized locations Jul 30, 2013 7:59 AM
532 Location Jul 30, 2013 7:56 AM
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533 Very little shade or comfortable places for dog owners to sit. Jul 30, 2013 7:53 AM
534 Rules are not enforced enough. I know they can't staff dog parks but there should at least be a phone or email contact on Jul 30, 2013 7:51 AM the rules sign where people can report dog/owner issues.
535 The mud holes are my only compliant especially since I have 2 water dogs Jul 30, 2013 7:49 AM
536 too far from town Jul 30, 2013 7:48 AM
537 Too far away. Jul 30, 2013 7:43 AM
538 North side one is too small. Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
539 Nothing. I think they're great. Jul 30, 2013 7:35 AM
540 Not managed. People don't control their dogs. Some people just drop them off! No water features at most. Little shade. Jul 30, 2013 7:32 AM
541 Needs to be mowed more frequently. In the spring the park can turn into a mud bath. Jul 30, 2013 7:28 AM
542 People who dont control their dogs Jul 30, 2013 7:26 AM
543 Dog poo! Jul 30, 2013 7:24 AM
544 Aggressive dogs that aren't kept under control by the owners. Unvaccinated dogs that drop their feces filled with parasites Jul 30, 2013 7:24 AM that lead to other dogs becoming ill.
545 Not safe for small dogs and owners do not clean up after their dog Jul 30, 2013 7:18 AM
546 I believe dog parks are a place where sick twisted people take their dogs and allow them to engage in dog fights. I would Jul 30, 2013 7:18 AM never risk my pets well being by forcing her to interact with strange dogs. Dogs are pack animals and interaction between dogs from different packs is unpredictable and unsafe.
547 No water source for the dogs. Maybe a well with a water pump would work well. Jul 30, 2013 7:17 AM
548 dirty, no shade, some of the people/dogs who go there Jul 30, 2013 7:16 AM
549 We need an area designated for small dogs. We have a dog that gets feisty around large dogs, so we need to keep him Jul 30, 2013 7:12 AM with smaller dogs.
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550 The location is inconvenient. Jul 30, 2013 7:10 AM
551 Do not have good areas for dogs under 25 pounds and do not feel comfortable letting 5-10 pound dogs run with dogs Jul 30, 2013 7:05 AM over 50 pounds
552 It would be nice to have an onsite faucet. Jul 30, 2013 7:05 AM
553 They are not conveniently located. I have to have a car to get to them. The public bus do not allow dogs, so currently A2 Jul 30, 2013 7:02 AM dog parks are only for those with cars or live near them. Leaving the rest of us using parks.
554 It is far from my house. Preferrably, there would be a dog run within walking distance so that I don't have to drive in order Jul 30, 2013 6:58 AM for my dog to run.
555 Dog poop Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
556 NO shade!!! Not easily accessible to west side users Jul 30, 2013 6:50 AM
557 Boring for people. I would like a park that allows me to take a decent walk through natural areas with my dog off leash. Jul 30, 2013 6:46 AM Also, the parks are too far from my house (I live on Miller near Newport) to go there often, but I would travel the distance if it were a good place for me to walk with trails, nature, birds, etc.
558 Location, size, ground cover Jul 30, 2013 6:45 AM
559 Nothing Jul 30, 2013 6:45 AM
560 People don't clean up the poop. Gate had space under it for my dog to get out. Jul 30, 2013 6:41 AM
561 too far from home Jul 30, 2013 6:39 AM
562 all far from the city, too large Jul 30, 2013 6:39 AM
563 How far it is from where I live Jul 30, 2013 6:36 AM
564 Location Jul 30, 2013 6:34 AM
565 Location Jul 30, 2013 6:32 AM
566 A source of harmful pathogens to expose my service dog to. Unvaccinated and ill dogs pose too great a risk. Also risk of Jul 30, 2013 6:14 AM
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encountering aggressive dogs and inattentive owners is high.
567 Noise Jul 30, 2013 5:47 AM
568 I have to drive 40 minutes round trip to get there. There are few trees at Swift run. Olson is too small. Jul 30, 2013 5:36 AM
569 We tried to attend a couple of times to see if it was something we should participate in. When unaltered dogs entered the Jul 30, 2013 5:34 AM park, it changed the dynamics and made me concerned for my dog's safety.
570 no clean water source; dog owners do not always control heir dogs. Jul 30, 2013 3:33 AM
571 The fact that we have them. Why do we need to subsidize the hobby of a subset of the population? Jul 30, 2013 3:15 AM
572 N/A, haven't been. Jul 30, 2013 2:49 AM
573 Existence of dog parks is good, but unrelated to dog owner behavior in other parks. Owners use other city parks as off- Jul 30, 2013 2:28 AM leash dog parks.
574 cost, no running water, muddy as hell Jul 30, 2013 2:18 AM
575 they all require having a car to get to them I live on OWS without and do not own a car Jul 30, 2013 2:07 AM
576 scary non-neutered bully dogs trying to eat my innocent fluffballs people never pick up poop Jul 30, 2013 1:50 AM
577 No central locations. Jul 30, 2013 1:06 AM
578 too expensive. bad experiences with the other dog owners Jul 30, 2013 12:40 AM
579 Fees assessed in addition to dog licenses for multiple dogs to use the parks which is why I use private parks Jul 30, 2013 12:20 AM
580 mud holes and water pools inside the park; parking lot is always, always full, not enough benches for people to sit; Jul 30, 2013 12:11 AM handicapped parking spots...and the dog can fit through entry to the park but wheelchairs cannot; no water faucets IConcern: It is obvious that the former dump next door is monitored so there is some concern that given the same water table, etc, the water pooling/swampy are could also be contaminated in the dog park...I've called and no one seems to be able to answer that quesstion.
581 Other people do not know how to "control" their dogs and let them run crazy and be aggresive to other dogs. Jul 30, 2013 12:07 AM
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582 bad for the tax base Jul 29, 2013 11:58 PM
583 location Jul 29, 2013 11:43 PM
584 Too far from my house. Jul 29, 2013 11:39 PM
585 Unpleasant for non-dog owners Jul 29, 2013 11:38 PM
586 Location Jul 29, 2013 11:34 PM
587 location not very convenient from downtown area Jul 29, 2013 11:31 PM
588 They're far away from town. Olson would be okay if I lived anywhere nearby, but Swift Run is not a place I'd like to hang Jul 29, 2013 11:31 PM out -- not enough trees, not near anything I normally go to, etc. If dog parks are just something you have to do to appease people, then I think mission accomplished. If we're trying to be an appealing, walkable, contemporary city, I think we need amenities like dog parks almost as much as we need playgrounds in downtown parks. People are marrying later and having children later, and dogs are increasingly part of the family. If you want to abstract city dwellers, I think you can't continue to fold at every objection from NIMBY Ann Arborites.
589 Too far away from my home Jul 29, 2013 11:30 PM
590 Swift run - open setting is too boring; VERY wet most of the year; too far from North side of town! Olsen - Way too small! Jul 29, 2013 11:23 PM
591 There could be more seating/benches and maybe a water source. Jul 29, 2013 11:21 PM
592 Too far away. Jul 29, 2013 11:19 PM
593 Excessive cost to someone who already pays high city/county taxes Jul 29, 2013 11:16 PM
594 Too far out of town, none are within walking distance from my neighborhood. Jul 29, 2013 11:10 PM
595 no water station, grass too long- hard to find dog's poop, lots of idiots come Jul 29, 2013 11:09 PM
596 No natural features Jul 29, 2013 11:08 PM
597 Too distant from my residence. Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
598 It is not nearby and I've met some aggressive dogs there. Jul 29, 2013 11:05 PM
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599 Our dog is not good off leash Jul 29, 2013 11:04 PM
600 I don't think there are enough options for people so they just make any park a dog park now. I would like to see some Jul 29, 2013 11:03 PM fenced in areas in local parks for off leash dogs.
601 People not cleaning up after their dogs. Jul 29, 2013 11:01 PM
602 Wish it was a little closer to where I live Jul 29, 2013 10:59 PM
603 Too far, no trees, must drive to get there, very disconnected, far from my neighbourhood. Jul 29, 2013 10:58 PM
604 I dislike the size of Swift Run. Jul 29, 2013 10:54 PM
605 I hear that some are dirty. That dogs get beat up by other dogs. Jul 29, 2013 10:51 PM
606 Nothing, really. Some people sometimes seem to forget that they're at a dog park; they seem annoyed by the other dogs! Jul 29, 2013 10:48 PM
607 they are to far away from where i live Jul 29, 2013 10:47 PM
608 1) Frequent altercations involving aggressive/anti-social dogs and/or their owners 2) People don't clean up after their Jul 29, 2013 10:41 PM dogs so the parks - waste everywhere leaves parks smelly, unpleasant, an unhealthy
609 Leftover feces from irresponsible owners; many are responsible , it only takes a few to ruin it. No temperment screening Jul 29, 2013 10:35 PM for dogs, (or owners). MUD, lack of maintainance; Lack of wind screening landscaping, (Trash pick up and fence repair are good, consistent). No easy way to report aggressive dogs or irresponsible owners. Many times I have taken my dog and left because of aggressive dogs. Only option is to cal 911, and why do that if someone is not injured and bleeding.... and how can you call 911 until you get the dogs separated and in the car? by then, leaving is your first thought, not 911. And what if the other owner beats you to the car and leaves? no recourse!
610 Owners do not seem fully accountable for the behavior of their doegs Jul 29, 2013 10:34 PM
611 takes up park land/money that could be used for recreation Jul 29, 2013 10:27 PM
612 They are a bad idea. Jul 29, 2013 10:26 PM
613 1) Swift run gets muddy & smelly in rain. 2) They are both a long way from downtown Ann Arbor. Jul 29, 2013 10:26 PM
614 That they are too far from my home Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
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615 Nothing- they are fine. Jul 29, 2013 10:23 PM
616 no woods to walk Jul 29, 2013 10:23 PM
617 It is too easy for people without permits to use the parks. City staff does nothing Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
618 Too far away. Jul 29, 2013 10:21 PM
619 Too many puddles and cost Money. I am a tax payer in Ann Arbor, I should not have to pay extra for the amenities that Jul 29, 2013 10:20 PM Ann Arbor has to offer.
620 I don't trust other owners to be responsible in controlling their animals Jul 29, 2013 10:19 PM
621 too few of them, too far away. Not within walking distance of home Jul 29, 2013 10:18 PM
622 They take park space away from the rest of the community. Jul 29, 2013 10:16 PM
623 It’s on the opposite side of town from my house (live on far west side). Jul 29, 2013 10:15 PM
624 Fees Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
625 No running water. not enough places to sit. Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM
626 heard they're too small maybe? ALso, too far from downtown neighborhoods requiring putting pooch in car. Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
627 Too far from my neighborhood Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM
628 Park on south side of Ann Arbor has too many irresponsible owners. They bring dogs that are aggressive with other dogs Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM and allow dogs to beat up on puppies and smaller dogs.
629 Location Jul 29, 2013 10:04 PM
630 Need more shade, benches, and water bowls/fountain for dogs for drinking. Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM
631 They are too far away from my house. Jul 29, 2013 10:01 PM
632 Distance - I don't like the idea of driving to walk the dog Jul 29, 2013 9:58 PM
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633 It's absolutely silly that there is a fee for a taxpayer funded park. We don't charge people to go into people parks! Jul 29, 2013 9:58 PM
634 I live on Water Hill and there are no nearby dog parks. We need a dog park on the west side. West Park would be Jul 29, 2013 9:55 PM perfect!
635 the dog owners Jul 29, 2013 9:52 PM
636 Need separate area for small dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:48 PM
637 Few trees....too far from town. Jul 29, 2013 9:45 PM
638 There is no shade in the summer, and no wind break in the winter. It is really only useable a few months of the year. Jul 29, 2013 9:45 PM
639 Too far away, just an open area without shade or amenities, no separation to make it easy to stay away from dogs mine Jul 29, 2013 9:43 PM don't get along with
640 They only thing I can think of is that perhaps a place with a little more shade would be nice. Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
641 There are too many aggressive dogs with lackadaisical owners. My pup is always getting beat up so we try to go at times Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM when not many other dogs will be there. Also, for the hunting breeds, grass and mulch is pretty boring. A lot of the hunters like tall grass, shrubs, trees, etc- places where critters can hide.
642 Small, far away. Jul 29, 2013 9:40 PM
643 We had two dogs develop kennel cough after a visit to a dog park Jul 29, 2013 9:39 PM
644 People still do not clean up after their dogs. No water reservoir or fountain for hot weather Jul 29, 2013 9:38 PM
645 They are not within walking distance of downtown or my neighborhood Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
646 dog owners let some dogs run wild who are not well socialized. we had a scary incident with a big out of control dog who Jul 29, 2013 9:36 PM went after our dog and others, have not gone back.
647 Too far from home, even though within the city limits Jul 29, 2013 9:33 PM
648 noise Jul 29, 2013 9:33 PM
649 Too far from west side Too little shade Jul 29, 2013 9:32 PM
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650 Good place for your dog to get into a fight with a more aggressive animal. Experts I've consulted uniformly recommend Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM against taking our dog to one.
651 Smell, poop, danger Jul 29, 2013 9:28 PM
652 More like dog corrals. Jul 29, 2013 9:26 PM
653 could use more shade trees, standing water is sometimes a problem Jul 29, 2013 9:25 PM
654 Too far away from from my side of town (Miller & Maple) Jul 29, 2013 9:19 PM
655 Too small, muddy, open area instead of trees Jul 29, 2013 9:18 PM
656 No shelter, muddy areas Jul 29, 2013 9:17 PM
657 The lack if a working water supply. Also gate maintenance and lawn maintenance could be improved. Jul 29, 2013 9:13 PM
658 I find their locations to be inconvenient - far away; they're also fairly barren and uninviting, and seem to be populated Jul 29, 2013 9:12 PM largely by unpredictable dogs; most of the humans do not adequately supervise their pets' interactions.
659 User fee Jul 29, 2013 9:09 PM
660 Originally I disliked that olson park was always wet, and then you came along and put wood chips down. It was always Jul 29, 2013 9:07 PM too hot in the sun, and you came along and put in a covered shelter. Whats not to like?
661 Not centrally located Jul 29, 2013 9:04 PM
662 Full of dog poos Used it once and it was disgusting, never went back Jul 29, 2013 9:01 PM
663 some people do not pick up after their dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:01 PM
664 I'm worried about if they are clean. I would also like them convenient to where I live. I would really like a dog park by the Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM water so my dog could go swimming at it.
665 unstructured interactions with off-leash dogs aren't our scene, so we don't go Jul 29, 2013 8:58 PM
666 It's not anywhere near our house Jul 29, 2013 8:58 PM
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667 To many bad dog owners who let there dogs hassle other dogs and think it's ok. Jul 29, 2013 8:57 PM
668 No water to play in. Jul 29, 2013 8:51 PM
669 No enforcement of rules; many dogs not supervised adequately Jul 29, 2013 8:50 PM
670 Location...inconvenient. Jul 29, 2013 8:48 PM
671 Absence of trees, water. Wide open fields with minimal to no cover. Jul 29, 2013 8:47 PM
672 No swiming Jul 29, 2013 8:47 PM
673 Some are not kept up, irresponsible owners and OVERCROWDED Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM
674 Olson park is just gravel. When i took my very white dog, he came back gray. It's not really worth having to give him a Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM bath every time I take him to the dog park. If it were a grass park, I would take my dong weekly, but now I don't take him at all (see question 7)
675 too many dogs Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
676 People don't take the appropriate legal action to use the parks. (Buy tags) Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
677 Would be nice to have running water/fountain, more grass area (olsen park is very dusty with gravel). May need Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM temperament testing requirements (Northville dog parks require it) as a handful of dogs encountered at the dog park were aggressive and ruiningthe fun for the rest of the dogs who were playong well until that dog showed up.
678 No place to swim. Gravel at Olson gets everywhere Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
679 no water fountain Jul 29, 2013 8:35 PM
680 Location, fee, condition of facility Jul 29, 2013 8:34 PM
681 I dislike that sometimes it is hard to get into some locations because of the amount of groups that get together. Jul 29, 2013 8:33 PM
682 Too far from my house on the West side. Jul 29, 2013 8:30 PM
683 The fence isn't very big, and there are no real amenities for 2 legged beasts. Jul 29, 2013 8:26 PM
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684 I wish we could have dedicated 'human parks', but alas I would imagine putting a collar around a human would be illegal. Jul 29, 2013 8:26 PM lol
685 No trees Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM
686 They're too far from my home. Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM
687 they are a) open to any idiot with any kind of dog with any level of socialization and twisted view of discipline. b) they are Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM quite small and high density leads to behavior problem and spreading disease.
688 Swift run is basically mud in many parts, which wouldn't be so bad if there was water to rinse the dogs off. Lack of Jul 29, 2013 8:25 PM drinking water is not ideal. More trees would help too, especially in the summer. Swift run is currently too crowded after work hours and I don't like taking my dog when it's that crowded. Dogs can start ganging up on one another with all their pent up energy.
689 I dislike the fact that it is a barren field which becomes muddy and filthy with feces when it rains. Jul 29, 2013 8:24 PM
690 Olsen is too small. Swift run has no shade so it is unbearable in the sun. There is not enough enforcement of Jul 29, 2013 8:22 PM permits/aggressive dogs.
691 Dislike having to drive across town. Dislike the ruts to drive through. Jul 29, 2013 8:17 PM
692 parking lot gets very muddy and potholes throughout season changes Jul 29, 2013 8:14 PM
693 Worry about fecal pickup; disease exposure Jul 29, 2013 8:13 PM
694 Unsanitary. Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
695 swift run has too many giant water holes and isn't mowed all at once but in stages Jul 29, 2013 8:05 PM
696 have to drive to them Jul 29, 2013 8:02 PM
697 Swift Run is too stark, needs trees, bushes. Jul 29, 2013 8:02 PM
698 disease Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
699 pit bulls & pit bull mixes no supervision to admit licensed dogs Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
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700 location, lack of water supply Jul 29, 2013 8:00 PM
701 Too many aggressive dogs Jul 29, 2013 7:59 PM
702 No water stations near or in park. Most owners bring own water. Jul 29, 2013 7:59 PM
703 would prefer closer to my home Jul 29, 2013 7:58 PM
704 I don't dislike them. Jul 29, 2013 7:58 PM
705 That some people don't obey runs posted, and the amount of mud Jul 29, 2013 7:55 PM
706 Unattentive owners Jul 29, 2013 7:53 PM
707 They are not kept clean, there is not enough for the dog to engage in, like the one in Saline Jul 29, 2013 7:49 PM
708 Too far away from our house, which is near the UofM football stadium. Jul 29, 2013 7:48 PM
709 Far from everything; expensive tags and fees. Jul 29, 2013 7:48 PM
710 Lack of tag and pick-up enforcement. Jul 29, 2013 7:46 PM
711 The location is not the greatest. It is also devoid of shade, which makes it less pleasant. Jul 29, 2013 7:44 PM
712 The rocks and gravel! It makes it tough to walk on, as I exersize as well as my pup! There are also huge potholes at the Jul 29, 2013 7:42 PM entrance that can be dangerous because you have to really slow down and drivers on platt are impatient. The water holes. I see they are taking care of the big dog side, but there is one area on the small dog side.
713 Poorly maintained. Jul 29, 2013 7:39 PM
714 people don't pick up after dogs Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM
715 Too many aggressive bully breeds & their bully owners Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM
716 1. Dog owners smoking in the dog park 2. No shade/shelter at Swift Run 3. Large trash cans at Olson aren't emptied Jul 29, 2013 7:33 PM enough in the summer
717 infrequent mowing (especially in small dog area, where the grass grows to be a lot taller than some dogs), lack of water Jul 29, 2013 7:28 PM
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718 They are too far away, overcrowded, and overexposed in both winter and summer. Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM
719 Not much. Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM
720 No poop bags Jul 29, 2013 7:25 PM
721 The parking lot has potholes. We could use some more trees at Swift run to block the wind in the winter. Jul 29, 2013 7:25 PM
722 They are too far away from our home. Jul 29, 2013 7:23 PM
723 Not convenient Jul 29, 2013 7:18 PM
724 Too far away, would prefer to be able to walk to one from my neighborhood (Old West Side) Jul 29, 2013 7:18 PM
725 Distance from home Jul 29, 2013 7:13 PM
726 There is just not enough of them. Jul 29, 2013 7:13 PM
727 Not enough of them Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
728 No trees, gets too hot Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
729 The gritty stones uses to cover the park Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
730 I have been told that owners are not diligent about picking up after their dogs. Also, none of the parks are anywhere close Jul 29, 2013 7:10 PM to my home.
731 no water source. needs better maintenance large - super large areas of mud and ooze.- Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM
732 Often muddy and location isn't close. Jul 29, 2013 7:05 PM
733 Entrance to park is hard when dogs cross paths, get excited, hard to control... Should have separate entrance and exits Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM into park for dogs
734 not enough of them Jul 29, 2013 7:01 PM
735 Lack of shade at Swift Run. Jul 29, 2013 7:00 PM
111 of 317 Page 2, Q6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
736 Not centrally located and not very nice looking. Jul 29, 2013 6:55 PM
737 Swift Run is too big, has too many people/dogs coming, so visitors are often among strangers and a community doesn't Jul 29, 2013 6:52 PM form. I also feel much less safe for my dog among so many strange dogs. Swift Run is also too far away from my house. I'm not familiar with Olson park.
738 They're so far away from where we live that we'd need to drive to reach them, which defeats the point of walking the dog. Jul 29, 2013 6:50 PM
739 No water hook up for dog bowls or bathing areas. No water for dogs to swim. Jul 29, 2013 6:50 PM
740 unwatched dogs Jul 29, 2013 6:49 PM
741 Some don't seem big enough for a dog to really run. Jul 29, 2013 6:48 PM
742 Concentrates disease sources. Concentrates owners who do not wish to control dogs. Creates expectations that dogs Jul 29, 2013 6:42 PM should go to special parks rather than being able to share existing parks with humans.
743 That whenever I drive by one of them, there isn't anybody there. They all seem to use the parks where a dog run isn't Jul 29, 2013 6:36 PM available.
744 no supervision and the distance from my house. The other problem is dogs from other cities, and aggressive dogs. Jul 29, 2013 6:28 PM
745 Not conveniently located Jul 29, 2013 6:21 PM
746 Distance from my house Jul 29, 2013 6:18 PM
747 That they are apparently insufficient for dog owners in this city. Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
748 Smell Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
749 City resources could be more effectively used Jul 29, 2013 6:13 PM
750 bad locations. no shade. no place to walk. no amenities at all. Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM
751 Swift run is a treeless space on a landfill that has a yearly fee. We would rather travel to Saline's dog park.Friendlier place Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM with no fee to use. Swift Run exists because the city didn't have any use for the land.
752 note well located for anyone who lives on the east or west side of town. a source of drinking water would be amazing. Jul 29, 2013 6:04 PM
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pools would be even more amazing for hot weather splashes
753 The one I went to didn't have many trees or shelter and felt awful for the dogs Jul 29, 2013 6:01 PM
754 Location, too small. Jul 29, 2013 5:56 PM
755 There isn't one close to my house. Jul 29, 2013 5:52 PM
756 They are a waste of taxpayer money Jul 29, 2013 5:50 PM
757 owners not following rules, not cleaning up waste, not keeping their dogs in check. My dog and I quit going to Swift Run Jul 29, 2013 5:42 PM because of humans, not dogs.
758 More trees to block wind and for shade Jul 29, 2013 5:40 PM
759 location Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM
760 They allow dogs to run around unleashed Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
761 location is not convienent Jul 29, 2013 5:25 PM
762 not enough shade, no running water for the dogs, gets really muddy when it rains Jul 29, 2013 5:25 PM
763 mudpuddles. Jul 29, 2013 5:20 PM
764 Too far from my house. They need one on the west side of Ann Arbor. Jul 29, 2013 5:16 PM
765 Dog owners in my neighborhood (Burns Park) will not get in their cars and drive to a dog part - that's just not gonna Jul 29, 2013 5:16 PM happen. They let their dogs play unleashed at the park instead. It has to be the same way elsewhere - unless you live next door to the dog park. Whatever made the city think people would go to any effort at all to visit a dog park, especially on a regular basis?
766 Not enough of them to serve the needs of dog owners, especially on the west side Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
767 They're far away. Jul 29, 2013 5:01 PM
768 The standing water and lack of shade/.shelter The puddles seem to NEVER go away and they are gross! The lake of Jul 29, 2013 4:53 PM shade and shelter make it difficult for handlers to spend much time there in the summer and winter months.
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769 na Jul 29, 2013 4:51 PM
770 not good for other things Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
771 Location inconvenient Jul 29, 2013 4:48 PM
772 People stand around and aren't paying attention to their dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
773 There aren't any near me - I live on the west side of town near West Park. Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM
774 My smaller dog was able to get out of the park under the fence where there it was too high off the ground. We found her Jul 29, 2013 4:42 PM before she ran into Platt Rd.
775 Dog poop Jul 29, 2013 4:39 PM
776 People who do not pick up after their dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
777 Lack of enforcement of dogs in park without license. Lack of control of dogs by some dog owners. Lack of windbreak and Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM lighting at Swift Run. I refuse to by another Olson permit due to the sand/gravel surface.
778 many other dogs can be too aggressive (Pit Bulls and hybrids) that bully other mellow dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM
779 They are a good way to spread disease between dogs. e.g. worms, fleas, cough. Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM
780 Nothing Jul 29, 2013 4:30 PM
781 Na Jul 29, 2013 4:29 PM
782 Far from my house. Jul 29, 2013 4:29 PM
783 Swift Run: too far south to be convenient. No source of water to fill up water dishes. No shelter. Olson: The grass is Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM slowly being worn away from overuse and being replaced by gravel that contains sharp rocks that are more painful for the dogs to run on. The park is a little small for the use it gets.
784 They're too far away. Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
785 From what I've heard, they're not conveniently located for most city residents. Jul 29, 2013 4:19 PM
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786 The existing 'dog park' in my neighborhood is the playground of an elementary school. When my kids went there, the Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM teachers and principal didn't like neighbors to use it on off hours since some people didn't clean up after their animals and kids came in to the school (or went home with) dirty shoes.
787 They are too far away from my home and they feel isolated and a bit creepy. It would be nice if they incorporated trees or Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM water instead of just being open fields.
788 The grass and up keep of swift run. Also the permit dogs need to use the park. Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
789 Swift Run lacks protection from strong winds from the west. It'd also be nice to have more shade (though I know trees Jul 29, 2013 4:17 PM can't be planted just anywhere, since it's on a landfill) and to have the big puddles attended to.
790 It would be nice to have an electronic door pass like the Lansing Soldan park has. It seems like not very many people Jul 29, 2013 4:17 PM pay, so that might be a way to get them to pay. But the park is so small that it's easy for people to get in. Also, the park could really use a source of water.
791 too far away Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
792 N/A Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
793 They are wastelands. Treeless, waterless, boring, distant Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
794 Mean dogs, dusty surface at Olsen, my 30. Lb dog items mauled by big dogs but is too big for small dog area. Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
795 The location is too far from where I live. Jul 29, 2013 4:12 PM
796 n/a Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
797 We visited a dog park in Berkeley CA that is very roomy and allows the dogs to roam and the owners to also get exercise. Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM It is a moderate sized point of land by the bay. Much better than a square of fenced in yard-like land. A true park. I need exercise too along with my dog. A large park with trees, water, and room to roam works much better.
798 People with mean pit bulls and other dogs think their dogs are "friendly" and give you a hard time as though it's your dog's Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM fault that their attack animal is out of control. Also, some of the people with big dogs don't bother picking up their dogs' poop -- they pretend it didn't happen. And some of the people with those attack dogs are not very nice themselves.
799 Irresponsible dog owners, aggressive dogs (thankfully rare), un-neutered dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:09 PM
115 of 317 Page 2, Q6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
800 I don't use them/need them Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
801 Too far. We need one on the west side. Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
802 Not enough shade; too MUCH open space, where it's hard to separate from a dog/s that is not a good match. Also, Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM people tend to sit WAY too far away and NOT MANAGE their dog's play.
803 Too far from home. Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
804 Lack of cleaning up of dog doo. Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
805 Mean dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
806 They're on the outskirts of town so by the time I drive to and from them, I could have another hour of walking my dog. I'd Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM like at least one option more centrally located.
807 Fees associated with dog parks Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM
808 On occasion, I've run into people who are not attending to their dog. One time, there was a man on his cell phone as his Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM dog was getting aggressive with some other dogs including mine
809 since I have not used one this is not applicaable Jul 29, 2013 4:05 PM
810 too crowded, need more, need larger parks where dogs can run and chase balls Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
811 I wish there was a water source for my dog. Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
812 Olsen has cinders and it is very messy. Olsen is kind of small. Neither ark has aa pool or pond--that would be esecially Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM wonderful.
813 None of the city's dog park environments I know combines pleasant human leisure time (such as hiking, walking in Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM beautiful woods) with dog exercise
814 there were times where there is this horrible poop water coming out in several spots in the dog park ( perhaps from the Jul 29, 2013 4:02 PM land fill next door) my dog got sick from it , a nearly 500$ vet visit. So please keep the maintenance up. Access to water would be appreciated.
815 My dog was attacked and wounded at Swift Run by another dog which was not registered to use the park. The owner Jul 29, 2013 4:02 PM
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took no responsibility and the vet bill was hundreds of dollars. The bite became infected and my dog nearly died. The parks must exclude non- law- abiding owners and their dogs. I know you can't have personnel there all the time, so we just don't use the parks anymore.
816 Do not spend tax payer money on dog parks Jul 29, 2013 4:01 PM
817 the city wants to extract additional fees from someone (me) who believes they already pay enough in taxes and fees to Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM the city.
818 Disrespectful dog owners who bring their dog in, let it bully others, don't pick up after their dog, don't bother to do any Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM socialization or training with their dog prior to just showing up at a dog park. Oh yes, lack of shade at Swift Run. Might be nice to have a card or some such thing to let us into the park, those of us who follow the rules and actually have licensed dogs to be able to use these parks.
819 A guy at Olson dog park acts like he owns the park. Jul 29, 2013 3:58 PM
820 The parking lot at Swift Run is ridiculous-I feel like I am off-roading Jul 29, 2013 3:56 PM
821 I am concerned about aggressive dogs. I also do not want to pay for a yearly pass. Jul 29, 2013 3:55 PM
822 They are all pretty far away for me to consider using regularly. It would be nice to have something that had a little more Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM atmosphere - more than just a field.
823 they take resources away from people parks Jul 29, 2013 3:53 PM
824 I think they are a good idea. I wish everyone would use the designated dog parks to let their pets off leash. Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
825 I don't dislike dog parks - it is just not for me. Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
826 The process to get a the permit for the dog. It should be an option when you get your dog license, instead of a complete Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM separate process in which you have to provide practically the same documentation again.
827 The closest dog park (Swift Run) is 15 minutes away. The existing parks are at the northern and southern extremes of Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM town, but having one on the west side would be great for me (and I'm sure others would appreciate one on the east side)
828 No shelter/shade at Swift Run. Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
829 Grass Maintenance, lack of adequate shelter for owners, dog wash station (shower) would be nice Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
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830 I don't like how Swift Run - gets so swampy after rain and melting snow - there aren't many shady spots for hot days - no Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM drinking water access for dogs/humans - no bathrooms for humans - no clean water access for swimming
831 Too far away. Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM
832 Owners not respecting rules (un-neuter,unvaccinated, un-licensed dogs in the park). Owners not recognizing their dog's Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM behavior (fear, bullying, aggression) and creating dangerous situations where a dog or an owner or both are going to get hurt (this is speaking as a veterinarian). Owners also let their dogs run without supervision and I have watched owners be out of sight or hearing range of their dog(s). I also think there should be a mandatory dog interaction class or that the dogs and owners must have to pass a good dog citizenship class.
833 I wonder if they embolden people to use other parks and sidewalks as dog parks. Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
834 The existing dog parks are simply too far away. They are located on the outskirts of the city and absolutely inconvenient. Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM The time that I want to walk my dog are almost always the hours that correspond with significant traffic in Ann Arbor. The few times I have tried to take him to Swift Run after work it's taken 25-30 minutes to get there (from the west side). That simply can't happen. We need more centrally located parks and we need walkable parks. Ann Arbor is trying to promote sustainability, walkability, and overall community, but without neighborhood dog parks and meeting spaces, we won't be able to meet these goals. I often think we forget about the importance human socialization that takes place at dog parks. I recognize that not everyone owns a dog and that people have aversion to losing park space to dog parks, but when we forget about the important needs of dog owners and their pets, we are leaving out an important constituent base. I don't play tennis, nor do I skate or play baseball, but I support these facilities being located in my community. I'd like to know that my fellow residents support me in my park usage - I need space for me and my dog to play. Right now, there simply isn't space to do that in a moderately convenient or accessible way. Additionally, I'd like to see water and some shade available at dog parks.
835 OH MY GOD WHY CAN'T PEOPLE PICK UP THEIR DOG'S POOP? Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
836 Location is inconvenient, requires driving. Olson park has a nasty group of people who claim ownership and spurn Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM outsiders.
837 They are very unsightly since the grass can't put up with the traffic. Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
838 N/A Jul 29, 2013 3:45 PM
839 I don't trust the other dog owners, so I refrain from using them. Jul 29, 2013 3:44 PM
840 each dog park needs a secure area where large and small dogs can be separated. Jul 29, 2013 3:44 PM
118 of 317 Page 2, Q6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
841 Too far away from my home Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
842 Many owners try to use other parks as if they were dog parks and don't seem to make a distinction... Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
843 Distance from my house, mud pits. Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
844 people generally have little or poor control of their dogs, which can be hazardous to others and their dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
845 They take up space and cost tax dollars Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
846 they are gross. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
847 Smell of disposal waste containers. Seems like there should be a better option to control those trash units. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
848 No one regulating aggressive dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
849 Stupid people. Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
850 Nothing! Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
851 Too far from our home Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
852 On the trash mountain Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
853 Too far away & too expensive Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
854 n/a Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
855 Too far away. Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
856 No trees or shade in the summer, not a lot of grass, no water. Basically the parks are not kept up very well. Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
857 People would rather let their dogs run unleashed in other parks than in the available dog parks it seems. Bird Hills is filled Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM with offenders.
858 too far away Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
859 Far from my home Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM
119 of 317 Page 2, Q6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
860 The poor drainage means that the park is unappealing for at least a day after a rainy event. The park could use more Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM trees for shade and windbreak. (swift run).
861 flat, boring, too easy to get into dog confrontations at entrance. Would love dog park that was more wooded, with trails, Jul 29, 2013 3:37 PM etc.
862 Too far from my home Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
863 non neutered aggressive dogs Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
864 they are too far away from downtown Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
865 Sometimes they are dirty and do not have much grass Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
866 distance from Dexter Jul 29, 2013 3:33 PM
867 Take up a lot of space. Jul 29, 2013 3:32 PM
868 Don't know where they are / too far (state & ellesworth) Jul 29, 2013 3:32 PM
869 Some dog owners think they are unsafe, therefore they take their dogs to real parks. Jul 29, 2013 3:29 PM
870 No after dark lighting, few seats, nothing fun for dogs to do. Boring to humans Jul 29, 2013 3:28 PM
871 n/a Jul 29, 2013 3:26 PM
872 Agressive dogs. Locations are not convenient. Jul 29, 2013 3:24 PM
873 Lack of shade at Swift Run. Jul 29, 2013 3:23 PM
874 people driving from all over to visit a dog park... seriously only in America. Jul 29, 2013 3:16 PM
875 Olsen is WAY too small, and Swift Run is so barren. Also they are both so far away from downtown it is a pain to drive all Jul 29, 2013 3:14 PM the way out there. And they are not very well maintained (weeds, mud, waste not picked up).
876 Location, size & variation of flora. They're too staid and caged-in. Jul 29, 2013 3:13 PM
877 Permit fee, lax enforcement of rules (many people misbehaving, including collar-less dogs, aggressive dogs, and Jul 29, 2013 3:09 PM
120 of 317 Page 2, Q6. What do you dislike about the existing dog park(s)?
unattended dogs)
878 mud near entrance/exit Jul 29, 2013 1:43 PM
121 of 317 122 of 317 Page 3, Q8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
1 weekends Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
2 Earlier on weekends Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
3 Not in Wurster Park Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
4 Would use before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., if existing neighborhood park or school yard allowed. Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM
5 various times; depends on season, weather. & other commitments Aug 9, 2013 3:04 PM
6 If a dog park is located in an urban area, please design the hours to be such that neighbors are not disturbed. Aug 9, 2013 12:32 AM
7 weekends Aug 5, 2013 9:11 AM
8 Highly variable Aug 5, 2013 8:00 AM
9 during the day on weekends, otherwise after normal business hours Aug 5, 2013 7:37 AM
10 different on weekdays than weekends Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
11 FYI: Often the above times, noon to 4pm is the least desirable time because lunchtime walks are usually quick. Perhaps Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM even more important, though, is convenient off-leash times in regular parks with trails (such as Bird Hills, Kuebler Langford).
12 Earlier on weekends Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
13 never Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
14 never Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
15 Midnight to 2 am Aug 2, 2013 11:36 AM
16 Mostly, when it is least crowded. I'd go in the middle of the night if I could to avoid the ding dongs. Aug 2, 2013 10:38 AM
17 It would vary based on season, weather, etc. (And why is this important?) Aug 1, 2013 9:27 PM
18 Never. See previous response. Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
123 of 317 Page 3, Q8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
19 Varying times on weekends. Aug 1, 2013 12:33 PM
20 Don't know. Aug 1, 2013 11:13 AM
21 it would vary depending upon my work schedule, but would always be during daylight hours Aug 1, 2013 10:08 AM
22 varied times Aug 1, 2013 9:57 AM
23 I would only use it if I was dog sitting for my neighbor Aug 1, 2013 8:21 AM
24 No special time Jul 31, 2013 7:46 PM
25 I go at specific times to accommodate work schedule, my errands (Swift Run usually on days when I'm running to Costco, Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM for instance), and to avoid / see specific dogs
26 Weekends might be earlier Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
27 Would not use. I prefer get out on walks with my dog. Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
28 Dedicating space that can't be used for other purposes can be a problem. Jul 30, 2013 10:36 PM
29 Times are for week day. Jul 30, 2013 9:28 PM
30 weekends Jul 30, 2013 9:07 PM
31 weekends Jul 30, 2013 7:35 PM
32 Weekends would vary Jul 30, 2013 6:27 PM
33 weekends Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM
34 weekends Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
35 any hour on the weekends Jul 30, 2013 5:01 PM
36 safety issues must be addressed first for small dogs Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
37 N/A Jul 30, 2013 4:19 PM
124 of 317 Page 3, Q8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
38 random times Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
39 I would use mostly on weekends Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
40 noon to 4 on weekends only Jul 30, 2013 2:24 PM
41 If I did go it would be in evening Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM
42 Weekends anytime Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM
43 Even earlier Jul 30, 2013 11:59 AM
44 Weekends Jul 30, 2013 11:55 AM
45 weekends Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
46 Reflect a weekday schedule. Weekends could be different. Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
47 I prefer those times because that's when most dogs visit so it's the most active. Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM
48 Would vary widely Jul 30, 2013 10:10 AM
49 not dog park, just park Jul 30, 2013 10:08 AM
50 weekends, anytime during the day, probably morning Jul 30, 2013 9:46 AM
51 After work during the week, earlier on wekends. Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM
52 weekends varios times Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM
53 Anytime is fair game on weekends Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
54 On weekends I would use them around 7-9 AM Jul 30, 2013 8:25 AM
55 Earlier time applies to weekends Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
56 On the weekends, I would use it more during the day. The time I indicated above this for the weekdays. Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
125 of 317 Page 3, Q8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
57 On weekends variable times Jul 30, 2013 8:19 AM
58 weekends Jul 30, 2013 8:11 AM
59 On weekends....time would vary depending on my activities. Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
60 Variable Jul 30, 2013 6:59 AM
61 it has less to do with proximity and more to do with safety. Jul 30, 2013 5:38 AM
62 What is the purpose of the question? Is there a plan for part-day access to dog parks? If part-day, how would hours be Jul 30, 2013 2:44 AM enforced?
63 weekends am/ Jul 30, 2013 12:31 AM
64 this all depends on what other dogs are there when we go; sometimes, we don't stay because of others already there. Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM
65 In the summer, times vary more. I'm a teacher, so any time, really. Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
66 Usually weekends Jul 29, 2013 10:17 PM
67 My 3yr old would love to watch- we don't have a dog but it'd be entertainment. Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
68 Depends on our work schedules which presently vary week to week. Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM
69 Depends on the season. In summer it's so hot I would go really early. Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
70 On weekdays. Anytime on weekends. Jul 29, 2013 9:47 PM
71 Don't know - depends on season, etc. Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
72 During the day on weekends Jul 29, 2013 9:20 PM
73 and on weekends Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
74 Anytime. Depends on work schedule and time off. Jul 29, 2013 7:22 PM
75 Weekends Jul 29, 2013 7:21 PM
126 of 317 Page 3, Q8. What times of day do you or would you most likely use a dog park? (Select all that apply.)
76 Varies depending on my days off Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM
77 I will say that any dog park open as early as 6 and as late as 10 is going to be a problem in residential areas due to noise! Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
78 Saturday and Sunday any time. Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
79 On weekend more in the Am, say around 9 to 11 AM. Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
80 Weekends, later morning, weeknights, after work (6ish) Jul 29, 2013 4:22 PM
81 Weekends Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
82 when not heavily in use, to give my nice tempered dog room to play without being harmed by aggressive dogs Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
83 I checked weekday times. On weekends, any of those time slots are viable. Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
84 Early morning and evening on weekdays Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
85 We would not use a dog park for our dogs. Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
86 mornings and evenings on weekdays -- weekends would be a free-for-all Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
87 Anytime on weekends Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
127 of 317 128 of 317 Page 3, Q9. How important are the following items to a successful dog park? Please select the 3 items that are MOST important to you and the 3 items that are LEAST important to you. Selecting more than 3 for each column will nullify the response.
1 just pee outside like the dogs Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM
2 water for dogs to swim in. (Check circle) Aug 12, 2013 10:55 AM
3 most important = water source for playing, not just drinking Aug 11, 2013 11:12 PM
4 Not in Wurster Park Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
5 Restrooms are great as well. Aug 9, 2013 5:49 PM
6 pitbull friendly hours, where dogs that play aggressively are welcome Aug 9, 2013 12:54 PM
7 None of the above. Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
8 Does not interfere with non-dog uses! Aug 8, 2013 4:02 PM
9 separate area for dog activities vs. socialization Aug 8, 2013 2:26 PM
10 Off-Leash Area Aug 8, 2013 9:50 AM
11 Temperament test Aug 8, 2013 7:06 AM
12 Integrated, dual use parks -- not just for dogs. A place where people can enjoy a good walk. Access to the river. Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM
13 I would also like there to be benches for people. Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
14 area of long grass/weeds for hunting dogs to search. Aug 7, 2013 6:44 AM
15 Need benches, enforcement and irrigation Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
16 I would love to have swimming available at a dog park Aug 5, 2013 1:45 PM
17 Shade and benches are also important to me and others. Specifically, benches for people with disabilities Aug 5, 2013 1:04 PM
18 I have a different idea of a dog park - to me it is a large treed park with areas for dogs to run and for people to walk Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM
19 important - fence Aug 5, 2013 7:02 AM
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20 not susceptible to turning to a mudhole Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
21 Monitoring of proper use Aug 4, 2013 10:28 PM
22 Other very important criteria are Maintenance and Size. Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM
23 Being able to walk there is huge Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
24 Fencing is important Aug 4, 2013 6:54 AM
25 I prefer off lease hours Aug 3, 2013 10:22 PM
26 Paved parking lot, wind barrier, park patrol (important) Aug 3, 2013 2:51 PM
27 water water water!!!! Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM
28 Landscape and walking paths so owners can walk around and not get bored. Aug 2, 2013 4:22 PM
29 supervision Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
30 Size is important as well Aug 2, 2013 2:34 PM
31 I don't have a dog and don't have preferences. Aug 2, 2013 2:10 PM
32 Good drainage so not muddy Aug 2, 2013 1:42 PM
33 Refreshments. Aug 2, 2013 11:36 AM
34 Never in a park designed for children, sports, or picnics Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
35 not near homes, especially right in backyards-ie West Park Aug 1, 2013 2:40 PM
36 assurance that other dogs there are socialized Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
37 if it has benches, people sit & chat & don't see dogs poop Aug 1, 2013 7:26 AM
38 FENCED ENCLOSURE Jul 31, 2013 9:16 PM
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39 swimming! smaller areas (not just "small dog" separation) Jul 31, 2013 2:12 PM
40 Signs banning certain breeds and aggressive dogs in general. Jul 31, 2013 11:15 AM
41 important: does NOT hamper other neighborhood use Jul 31, 2013 9:55 AM
42 How do you assure a dog park stays clean? Please tell me we're not creating a city job for this. Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
43 Rules on Signs (eg. courtesies - don't bring dog with vicious tendenancies towards other dogs/etc); want fenced dog park Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
44 Having rules of conduct posted. Having dog waste bags. Jul 30, 2013 9:48 PM
45 Some sort of supervision or oversight Jul 30, 2013 7:21 PM
46 Decent ground cover that doesn't make my dog smell Jul 30, 2013 6:37 PM
47 Hiking trails, not just a park. Jul 30, 2013 4:51 PM
48 check out dog parks in Boca Raton, Florida Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
49 Natural or man-made features that would excite the dogs interest. Perhaps an agility course. Jul 30, 2013 2:58 PM
50 Don't want any. Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
51 Water swim for dogd Jul 30, 2013 2:20 PM
52 fenced in area's at larger parks would make sense Jul 30, 2013 2:12 PM
53 Running water/hose to clean dog off Jul 30, 2013 1:41 PM
54 Not just separate small-dog areas, but multiple separate areas generally Jul 30, 2013 1:38 PM
55 My dog is possessive, so I hate toys at dog parks Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM
56 afordability. who pays? who upkeeps? Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
57 A separate entrance gate and an exit gate -- dogs get worked up when they are coming and going past each other Jul 30, 2013 12:16 PM
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58 Simple play equipment for kids inside a dog park/fencing surrounding dog park Jul 30, 2013 12:12 PM
59 Would like to see an off-leash park. Jul 30, 2013 11:32 AM
60 FENCING Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM
61 System to admit licensed temperament tested dogs only Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM
62 Disposition testing of dogs for eligibility to make sure they're not agressive. Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
63 Safety for dogs. Jul 30, 2013 10:47 AM
64 Walking paths Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
65 Swimming area would be AWESOME!! Jul 30, 2013 10:38 AM
66 Water, water, water, For rinsing hands, for filling water bowls. We have separate stainless steel bowls at the park so the Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM dogs don't cluster around one.
67 Poop bags! Jul 30, 2013 10:26 AM
68 Wooded walking area (although this is not an urban quality it is what I enjoy most when I had a dog) Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
69 agressive dogs not allowed Jul 30, 2013 9:22 AM
70 No impact on existing park uses; proper maintenance. Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
71 I would love swimming like the dog park in Saline, but fully fenced. Jul 30, 2013 9:01 AM
72 Ideally temperament tests and social readiness tests for dogs. As well as assurance that all dogs are healthy and have Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM their shots.
73 Most important not near my home. Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
74 safety from aggressive dogs. (not breed specific - I have a pitt bull who tends to be very submissive to other dogs and Jul 30, 2013 5:38 AM prefers to play with puppies)
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75 all of the above are important, though my 50 lbs dogs seem to get along well with small dogs. Jul 30, 2013 3:43 AM
76 dog pool Jul 30, 2013 2:55 AM
77 water Jul 30, 2013 12:43 AM
78 accountability- like a card-pass system to record who is in the park-when, and have they registered...And a safety course Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM that must eb passed by the owners to obtain the license, not just pay a fee & get a tag!
79 supervision to manage people and dogs who should not be using a dog park Jul 29, 2013 10:46 PM
80 Fence Jul 29, 2013 10:19 PM
81 Need secure fencing with secure gates/entrances Jul 29, 2013 10:12 PM
82 It should be absolutely free! Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM
83 Keep the noise and smell away from our parks and residences Jul 29, 2013 10:02 PM
84 natural setting, like a woods Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
85 Natural areas (meadow/woodlots/etc) Jul 29, 2013 9:45 PM
86 Provide trashcans for poop bags, perhaps provide supply of bags Jul 29, 2013 9:41 PM
87 owners not cleaning up after dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
88 Providing dog toys is a really risky option - provokes territorialism. And to be honest, most of the aggression I've seen Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM comes from the small dogs...
89 No smell Jul 29, 2013 9:15 PM
90 Not interested Jul 29, 2013 9:01 PM
91 secure fence Jul 29, 2013 9:00 PM
92 grassy area Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
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93 double gates and high fence away from busy roads Jul 29, 2013 8:29 PM
94 pond swimming Jul 29, 2013 8:23 PM
95 poop bags and disposal Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
96 Most important: Noise Least important: dog parks - don't get a dog if you can't exercise it in your own yard. Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
97 there needs to be room to walk around and enjoy Jul 29, 2013 6:09 PM
98 most important: security and rule enforcement Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
99 not location with or in place of a children's playground/park Jul 29, 2013 5:00 PM
100 away from children play areas and walking paths for non-dog lovers Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
101 outlaw pit bulls Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
102 Would LOVE it to be near a play area for kids so my son has something to do. Jul 29, 2013 4:26 PM
103 well behaved dogs. Jul 29, 2013 4:22 PM
104 swimmable spot Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
105 Wind break Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
106 Parking doesn't have to be close to the site but there should be parking available nearby for the park to be successful Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
107 Don't use dog parks Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
108 I think there must be enforcement of permits so that participants know that other dogs have had shots and are not Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM aggressive.
109 safety and rule compliance Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
110 IF we have walkable dog parks, something like a dog park within a 10 minute walk of all residents, then we won't need to Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM worry about parking
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111 dog wash area close to exit Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
135 of 317 136 of 317 Page 3, Q10. Are there issues related to dog parks that concern you? (Select all that apply.)
1 Monitoring of users. Aug 12, 2013 5:31 PM
2 I know many folks who can't afford the licensing fees. I suggest eliminating the fees or reducing them. Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
3 Lack of accountability for the rare, irresponsible owner Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM
4 germs and disgusting nasty on toys, and poop Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM
5 Dog parks should be a private, dog owner matter, not the city and/or tax payerx Aug 12, 2013 5:11 AM
6 Not in Wurster Park! Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
7 maintenance costs to taxpayers Aug 11, 2013 9:31 PM
8 Lack of drinking water!!! Aug 11, 2013 5:35 PM
9 lack of 'dog free zone' between park and other users Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
10 Bad dog owners Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM
11 SWIFT RUN ATTACKS HAPPEN DAILY! Aug 10, 2013 2:37 PM
12 supervised by authority to scrutinize attendies for entrance to the park Aug 9, 2013 4:33 PM
13 owner do NOT pay attention to their dogs and this is a problem!! Aug 9, 2013 3:20 PM
14 Ugly fencing Aug 8, 2013 4:02 PM
15 Wind and sun shelter, omit the factory slag at Olson! Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
16 There should be a rule that your dog must be in eye sight. Aug 5, 2013 1:04 PM
17 muddiness Aug 5, 2013 10:42 AM
18 We have enough dog parks now. Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
19 I am concerend that a dog park would be too samll and be crowded which would end up leading to conflicts and nothing Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM for people to do.
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20 I've spent a lot of time with other Ann Arbor dog owners, in groups. Issues get worked out among the owners. Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
21 Uncontrolled dogs, illness and parasites Aug 4, 2013 10:28 PM
22 Residents don't pay extra for use of City parks, so why should we pay for dog park use? My taxes go towards amenities I Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM don't use (e.g., schools!); other people's taxes can support my life choices.
23 proximity to playgounds, using land that is currently where children play Aug 4, 2013 1:14 PM
24 The park itself needs tone large enough to not impinge on or in any way take away from other human activities for which Aug 3, 2013 4:41 PM parks are generally created ie walking, enjoying nature naturally( with out intrusion of domesticated pets that may scare off birds , rabbits etc) etc..
25 Loss of usable park space for my family. Aug 3, 2013 10:45 AM
26 If too far from house, will continue to use Slauson yard Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM
27 city and park fees Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM
28 cost to taxpayers Aug 2, 2013 5:17 PM
29 dogs having proper shots and documentation Aug 2, 2013 4:57 PM
30 people who are not in control of their dogs Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
31 We don't charge for tennis, so should not charge dog owners. Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
32 adequate space away from other park amenities Aug 2, 2013 1:42 PM
33 Owners not paying attention to the activity of their dog (unattended, uncontrolled dogs leads to unnecessary dog Aug 2, 2013 1:37 PM conflicts). This is the owners' responsibility to monitor!
34 Poop. Aug 2, 2013 11:36 AM
35 I don't have a dog. I live on West Park. I'm bummed that the area across from the Church as turned down as a dog park. Aug 2, 2013 11:05 AM As it is, people use West Park as a free-ranging park. Fine by me. If they scoop. And don't let their dogs approch my kids if they don't want to.
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36 Proximity to traffic Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM
37 See above. Never in an existing park! People and citizens must berotected from arrogant, thoughtless, unlawful dog Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM owners.
38 Enforcement of rules at the park Aug 1, 2013 5:40 PM
39 people let their dogs go off leash already, I would prefer if there was a fenced area for that to occur in as many parks as Aug 1, 2013 11:14 AM possible, for the dogs safety and for other people's safety
40 These are all established concerns based on experiences in other cities. Another concern apparently is making sure all Aug 1, 2013 10:03 AM dogs are registered, healthy, have shots, etc.
41 parks too small or have other activites more important Aug 1, 2013 9:57 AM
42 need to have all dogs who participate be up-to-date on shots and socialized Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
43 Amount of space appropriate to size of dog population Aug 1, 2013 9:22 AM
44 Take it away from town. Aug 1, 2013 8:21 AM
45 Dog park should not be added to an existing park, especially not to parks that have some type of special scenic beauty, Aug 1, 2013 8:03 AM or parks that border directly on residential areas
46 chain link fence is so ugly - does not belong in a neighborhood park Jul 31, 2013 9:19 PM
47 My dogs are a little unpredictable so I can't be 100% sure they won't get aggressive. That's the main reason I haven't Jul 31, 2013 7:46 PM used the local dog parks.
48 Swift Run Dog Park - Huge potholes in the driveway at times! Jul 31, 2013 7:38 PM
49 No fences, need fence Jul 31, 2013 7:30 PM
50 Please don't turn Wurster Park into a dog park- so many kids in the neighborhood play and sled there. Jul 31, 2013 4:57 PM
51 non-enforcement of permits Jul 31, 2013 2:12 PM
52 I worry about its impact on environmental quality, especially since many near-downtown locations are in the Allen Creek Jul 31, 2013 2:07 PM
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floodway.
53 Location (walkable to downtown population) Jul 31, 2013 1:26 PM
54 Ice in the winter, puddles, availability of separate areas (not necessarily by size), I'd be tempted to ban intact dogs Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM
55 Don't add dog toys to the mix! Some otherwise-nice dogs are aggressive with their toys Jul 31, 2013 12:04 PM
56 Think they are generally unpleasant and unsafe. Jul 31, 2013 11:15 AM
57 Irresponsible owners Jul 31, 2013 10:13 AM
58 people bringing dogs that can be vicious to other dogs; non-fenced in park because my dog could run away! Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
59 noise would only concern me if it could be heard in people's yards. Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM
60 Smell Jul 30, 2013 10:41 PM
61 If a dog park is added to a park, that space will be taken away from the rest of the public's use. I may not use a park with Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM a dog park in it, if the dog area is close to a path, entrance or playground.
62 Cleanliness in the area surrounding the dog park. Jul 30, 2013 5:44 PM
63 I feel like owners will take care of their own dogs in terms of the park's cleanliness, and be pressured to by other dog Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM owners.
64 lack of shade, and muddiness Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM
65 Please do not take away our Wurster Park sledding hill! Our kids would be so sad. Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
66 Keep them away from natural water so they don't contaminate water. Jul 30, 2013 3:24 PM
67 I object to children's playgrounds being used as dog parks. It is dangerous and unsanitary. Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM
68 Owners behaving well and being able to recall their dog Jul 30, 2013 2:39 PM
69 keep dogs on private property! Jul 30, 2013 2:17 PM
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70 wish there could be a pass-card, or something similar, to confirm that dog has "passed" assessment re aggressiveness or Jul 30, 2013 12:54 PM other behavioral problems. I suppose it would need to include dog's photo, to prevent mis-use!
71 city liability, cost Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
72 City's legal liability for injuries to people in a CITY dog park Jul 30, 2013 12:24 PM
73 the admittance of children, even if supervised, in the park Jul 30, 2013 12:16 PM
74 No staff or system to allow only non aggressive dogs Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM
75 Why do we have to tear up trees & bushes to make new parks when there are already parks. We'll have car doors Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM banging all the time, cars speeding in our neighborhoods all the time, dogs barking all the time, the fruitcake mayor & his coven of mental defectives have already destroyed tree town and now you want to finish it off
76 Please ban pit bulls! Jul 30, 2013 11:04 AM
77 Dog owners smoking Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
78 There have been occasional problems, between dogs, or new people having unrealistic expectations, but generally things Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM get worked out. No continuing issues.
79 Our dog is not capable of being around other dogs Jul 30, 2013 9:46 AM
80 Owners who don't pay attention to what their dogs are doing. Jul 30, 2013 9:21 AM
81 Put a park on the Huron river. Playing near water is a huge plus for us. Split it into 2 sections so people who don't want Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM their dog...or in winter...playing in the water have an option.
82 People bringing dogs that aren't vaccinated Jul 30, 2013 8:26 AM
83 People not cleaning up after their dogs. Jul 30, 2013 7:55 AM
84 Social skills.of dogs. Owners taking responsibility for their dogs. Health verification. Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
85 too far away to walk too Jul 30, 2013 7:08 AM
86 Not near churches or where people feel threatened Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
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87 Picking up waste ..mandatory Jul 30, 2013 5:48 AM
88 Must have a varied landscape so I can take my dog away from others Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM
89 dog conflicts are relatively rare but there seem to be some dogs that are less socialized than others and there is no Jul 30, 2013 3:43 AM universal agreement among owners that they shoudl limit their dog's aggressiveness.
90 My tax dollars going toward these parks. Good general-purpose parks being converted into Dog Parks. Jul 30, 2013 3:18 AM
91 Inserting a dog park into an existing park is likely to cause conflict. Find a location that has no existing use or advocacy Jul 30, 2013 2:44 AM group. Keep dog parks in locations away from trails and playgrounds. Enforce leash laws in all other areas.
92 inconsiderate owners Jul 30, 2013 12:43 AM
93 Dogs need exercise, not just walking; and they need to socialize. they need a safe place to do this. We need to provide a Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM reasonable, safe place to play, and dogs will be happy, and safer the rest of the day.
94 Dog conflicts worry me only a little; they usually seem to work it out. User fees and application process can be a bit of a Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM nuisance; can it all be online?
95 too far from home Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
96 Squandering of tax dollars on non-human use Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM
97 owners not watching their dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
98 Need a garbage can for bags of dog poop. Jul 29, 2013 9:03 PM
99 My dog is low-key and doesn't like to run in packs. Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM
100 the gross gravel. Can we have grass? Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
101 Walkability and distance from my home (including by car). Jul 29, 2013 8:38 PM
102 Canine communicable disease Jul 29, 2013 8:19 PM
103 dogs not screened as non aggressive Jul 29, 2013 8:05 PM
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104 Owners who smoke Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
105 distance from west side of ann arbor Jul 29, 2013 7:14 PM
106 Creating expectation that dogs should use special parks. Jul 29, 2013 6:46 PM
107 I tend to go when my kids have a practice in the area. Otherwise, they are all over 10 miles away from my house through Jul 29, 2013 5:58 PM many traffic lights, so not convenient.
108 Dog poop Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
109 Security and enforcing rules Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
110 I encourage this to be self-funding! Jul 29, 2013 4:52 PM
111 Don't build a new dog park if you can't maintain it!!! Jul 29, 2013 4:40 PM
112 Perhaps locks to keep non paying users from entering Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
113 Concerned about taking away park land from our West Side children! Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
114 owners that aren't responsible for their dogs actions, un-neutered males should not be allowed in Jul 29, 2013 4:25 PM
115 Would be nice to haev some type of test or screening mechanism Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
116 size, no room to roam Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
117 irresponsible dog owners Jul 29, 2013 4:20 PM
118 Need wind break at swift run like one at olsen Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
119 Owners not paying attention to their dogs. That's why I don't think there should be benches or restrooms. People should Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM use dog parks to manage the interaction of their dogs with other dogs.
120 Mean people with mean dogs and the attack dogs like pit bulls that are left to their own devices. Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
121 lack of owner responsibility Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
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122 I selected cleanliness in relation to users not picking up after their dogs, not the park in general Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM
123 see coments at begining of survey Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
124 costs that are then not used for people parks Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
125 Parking Lot Jul 29, 2013 4:00 PM
126 The only thing that bothers me about dog parks is the lack of them and their inaccessibility Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
127 want grass Jul 29, 2013 3:56 PM
128 Not everyone is great about cleaning up after their dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:51 PM
129 not in favor of dog parks Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
130 Aggressive dogs unsupervised Jul 29, 2013 3:44 PM
144 of 317 145 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
My neighborhood park (please provide the name of the park)
1 Hunt Park Aug 13, 2013 8:59 AM
2 east edge of Wurster Aug 12, 2013 11:20 PM
4 Wurster Aug 12, 2013 10:25 PM
5 West Park Aug 12, 2013 8:57 PM
6 Virginia Park Aug 12, 2013 8:36 PM
7 Virginia Aug 12, 2013 7:36 PM
9 Beckley Aug 12, 2013 5:47 PM
10 Beckly. Northside. Aug 12, 2013 5:41 PM
11 Hunt Park Aug 12, 2013 5:31 PM
14 Beckley Park Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
15 Hunt Park or Ponoma Park Aug 12, 2013 3:50 PM
16 Hunt Park on Spring Aug 12, 2013 3:38 PM
17 Huron Highlands Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM
21 Wurster Aug 12, 2013 2:17 PM
22 Buhr Park Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM
24 olsen Aug 12, 2013 1:13 PM
26 Burns Park (or vicinity) Aug 12, 2013 11:36 AM
28 Lansdowne Aug 12, 2013 10:25 AM
146 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
29 S. Platt Rd. north of Redman Rd in Milan (MI) Aug 12, 2013 9:53 AM
30 Hunt Park Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
33 Esch Aug 12, 2013 8:31 AM
37 yes - already have one: Pines apartment complex Aug 11, 2013 11:12 PM
38 Burns Park Aug 11, 2013 10:16 PM
39 No Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
41 wurster; park at liberty and 5th Aug 11, 2013 8:26 PM
42 West Aug 11, 2013 8:25 PM
44 Allmendinger Aug 11, 2013 5:38 PM
45 no [Wooster,Almindinger] Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
46 No Aug 11, 2013 4:06 PM
48 Harris Rd Ypsilanti Aug 11, 2013 3:47 PM
49 west park Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM
50 NO Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM
51 No - Wurster Aug 11, 2013 1:41 PM
52 West Park Aug 11, 2013 11:59 AM
53 Riverside Park Aug 11, 2013 11:41 AM
58 Rolling Hills on Stoney Creek Aug 10, 2013 12:49 PM
59 Wurster Park Aug 10, 2013 12:28 PM
147 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
61 Greenview Aug 10, 2013 10:39 AM
62 Garden Homes Park Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM
63 Swan creek Aug 9, 2013 11:36 PM
64 Buhr Aug 9, 2013 10:45 PM
65 Gallup Park Aug 9, 2013 10:26 PM
67 Veterans Aug 9, 2013 5:51 PM
68 Yes, Harris park Aug 9, 2013 5:49 PM
71 Yes Aug 9, 2013 4:38 PM
72 Wurster Aug 9, 2013 4:34 PM
76 gallup park Aug 9, 2013 3:20 PM
77 Maryfield, Wellington Aug 9, 2013 3:06 PM
79 Riverside Park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
80 Ward park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
82 west park Aug 9, 2013 12:54 PM
84 Montebeller Park Aug 9, 2013 12:42 PM
85 Woodbury or frisinger park Aug 9, 2013 11:39 AM
86 no Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
88 Earhart, Earhart West, Narrow Gauge Way Aug 9, 2013 7:29 AM
90 No! Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
148 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
92 No Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
93 Almingdinger is no conflict with other uses Aug 8, 2013 4:02 PM
94 Almendinger Aug 8, 2013 3:29 PM
95 Wildwood, West, Wellington Aug 8, 2013 2:26 PM
96 Buhr Park, NO Aug 8, 2013 2:03 PM
97 Definitely but Swift run is less than a mile Aug 8, 2013 12:39 PM
98 Wurster Park Aug 8, 2013 12:33 PM
99 West Park or Hunt Park Aug 8, 2013 12:00 PM
102 West park or Virginia Park Aug 8, 2013 8:50 AM
103 yes. wheeler park Aug 8, 2013 8:46 AM
104 no Aug 8, 2013 7:32 AM
105 Fritz Park Aug 8, 2013 7:14 AM
106 Virginia Park Aug 8, 2013 7:06 AM
108 Allmendinger Wurster Eberwhite Aug 7, 2013 5:25 PM
109 Eberwhite Woods/Zion Park, Wurster Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM
110 Burns Park Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
113 Veterans Park Aug 7, 2013 1:55 PM
114 Allmendinger Aug 7, 2013 10:34 AM
115 Fritz Park Aug 7, 2013 8:20 AM
149 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
116 Virginia Aug 7, 2013 8:03 AM
117 Waterworks Park Aug 6, 2013 10:30 PM
120 No Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
121 Buhr Park Aug 6, 2013 1:24 PM
122 Wurster Aug 6, 2013 11:41 AM
125 Burns park Aug 6, 2013 9:38 AM
126 Beckley Park Aug 6, 2013 8:03 AM
129 no Aug 5, 2013 11:42 PM
130 Windemere, Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
132 no Aug 5, 2013 3:04 PM
133 The Arboretum Aug 5, 2013 3:01 PM
134 West Park Aug 5, 2013 2:49 PM
135 Waterworks, Virginia Aug 5, 2013 2:05 PM
136 Hunt Park, West Park Aug 5, 2013 1:45 PM
138 my park is too small Aug 5, 2013 1:04 PM
139 Windchill Aug 5, 2013 12:46 PM
141 Meryfield Park Aug 5, 2013 12:04 PM
142 Northside Aug 5, 2013 11:41 AM
144 Clinton Park Aug 5, 2013 10:42 AM
150 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
146 NO Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
147 Hunt Park Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM
148 no Aug 5, 2013 10:02 AM
149 yes, Hunt Aug 5, 2013 10:02 AM
150 We have one only a few blocks away, tho it is unofficial and in our pattingill school area Aug 5, 2013 9:39 AM
152 Wurster park Aug 5, 2013 9:11 AM
153 Yes. Wurster Park Aug 5, 2013 8:22 AM
156 Hollywood Park Aug 5, 2013 7:37 AM
157 veterans park Aug 5, 2013 7:02 AM
159 Dolph Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
162 Linwood-Maryfield Park Aug 4, 2013 9:05 PM
164 Hunt Park Aug 4, 2013 8:08 PM
165 Wheeler Park Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM
169 Winchell Aug 4, 2013 4:59 PM
170 upper water hill area Aug 4, 2013 4:27 PM
171 West park Aug 4, 2013 1:58 PM
174 Veteran's Aug 4, 2013 12:59 PM
175 West Park Aug 4, 2013 12:36 PM
176 Wheeler Park Aug 4, 2013 12:35 PM
151 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
177 Sunset Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
178 NO Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
179 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
181 Wuster Aug 3, 2013 10:22 PM
182 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 9:08 PM
184 west park Aug 3, 2013 7:07 PM
187 No, not large enough. Aug 3, 2013 4:41 PM
191 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 1:57 PM
192 Buhr Aug 3, 2013 1:42 PM
193 Burns Park Aug 3, 2013 12:36 PM
194 never Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
197 Slauson yard Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM
198 Windemere Aug 3, 2013 9:06 AM
200 Garden Homes Aug 3, 2013 7:36 AM
201 Swift park & County farm Aug 2, 2013 11:36 PM
202 clubview park ypsilanti Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM
203 Wurster Aug 2, 2013 10:16 PM
206 Sugarbush Aug 2, 2013 4:57 PM
207 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
152 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
208 Buhr Park Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
209 Cranbrook Park Aug 2, 2013 2:40 PM
210 gallup Aug 2, 2013 2:37 PM
211 Ebberwhite Aug 2, 2013 2:34 PM
212 NO Aug 2, 2013 2:13 PM
213 Creal - not large enough Aug 2, 2013 2:04 PM
216 Water Works off Seventh Aug 2, 2013 1:39 PM
217 Sugarbush Aug 2, 2013 1:37 PM
219 Burns Park Aug 2, 2013 1:02 PM
220 Miller woods Aug 2, 2013 12:33 PM
221 slauson middle school Aug 2, 2013 11:36 AM
222 As close to Geddes Lake housing as possible Aug 2, 2013 11:19 AM
226 No- Wurster Aug 2, 2013 9:51 AM
227 West Park Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
232 Wurster Aug 2, 2013 7:51 AM
233 Hunt Aug 1, 2013 11:24 PM
235 Wurster YES!!!! Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM
238 No Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
153 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
240 Waterworks Park Aug 1, 2013 7:44 PM
241 Never Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
242 Windemere or Greenbriar Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM
244 no Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM
246 Virginia Aug 1, 2013 2:57 PM
248 Not appropriate for existing small parks Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
249 Next to Lakewood School - can't recall name Aug 1, 2013 1:13 PM
250 Waterworks Aug 1, 2013 1:09 PM
251 no Aug 1, 2013 12:51 PM
252 County Farm Park Aug 1, 2013 12:33 PM
255 NO Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
256 Olson Park (already a dog park there) Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
257 Wurster or Almendinger Aug 1, 2013 11:14 AM
258 no, Maryfield/Wildwood too small to add a large enough fenced area Aug 1, 2013 11:13 AM
259 Bader Aug 1, 2013 11:01 AM
260 no way Aug 1, 2013 10:48 AM
262 Hunt Park Aug 1, 2013 10:05 AM
264 Burns Park Aug 1, 2013 10:02 AM
266 Vet Aug 1, 2013 9:53 AM
154 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
269 Huron Hills Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
273 Allmendinger Park, yes Aug 1, 2013 8:03 AM
275 West Park Aug 1, 2013 5:47 AM
276 Las Vegas Park Aug 1, 2013 12:39 AM
277 West Park Aug 1, 2013 12:22 AM
278 West park Aug 1, 2013 12:10 AM
281 Lake Forest Jul 31, 2013 10:48 PM
286 Wildwood Maryfield Jul 31, 2013 7:47 PM
287 Beckley Park--YES Jul 31, 2013 7:46 PM
288 Almendinger Jul 31, 2013 7:30 PM
290 Crary Park limited use /few hours daily Jul 31, 2013 7:01 PM
293 Burns Park Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM
294 Veterans Jul 31, 2013 6:00 PM
295 no Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
296 allmendinger Jul 31, 2013 4:30 PM
301 west park Jul 31, 2013 2:20 PM
302 landsdown Jul 31, 2013 1:30 PM
303 Waterworks, West Jul 31, 2013 1:26 PM
304 Peace Park in Dexter. Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM
155 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
306 The Arb Jul 31, 2013 12:00 PM
309 Yes, in Ypsi Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
310 Burns Park Jul 31, 2013 11:05 AM
311 West Park Jul 31, 2013 10:46 AM
312 West Park Jul 31, 2013 10:26 AM
314 Veteran's Park Jul 31, 2013 10:09 AM
315 NO NO NO NO Jul 31, 2013 9:55 AM
316 HUNT Jul 31, 2013 9:28 AM
317 Wurster Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
318 Near E. Stadium Blvd Jul 31, 2013 8:44 AM
319 West Park Jul 31, 2013 8:15 AM
320 NO. (Wurster Park, West Park) Jul 31, 2013 8:07 AM
321 Hunt Park Jul 31, 2013 7:55 AM
322 West, Wheeler, Hunt Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
324 Virginia Park Jul 31, 2013 7:35 AM
327 Allmendinger Jul 31, 2013 4:38 AM
328 Winchell, Molin Nature area, Pattengill Jul 31, 2013 1:29 AM
329 maryfield wildwood Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
333 no Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM
156 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
334 yes, west park Jul 30, 2013 10:45 PM
339 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 10:24 PM
342 Beckley Jul 30, 2013 9:48 PM
343 Big Playground, Slauson, Eberwhite Jul 30, 2013 9:41 PM
348 hunt park Jul 30, 2013 9:07 PM
352 west Jul 30, 2013 7:35 PM
356 yes Jul 30, 2013 7:03 PM
357 West Park, Wurster Park, Jul 30, 2013 7:01 PM
358 Almendinger Jul 30, 2013 6:52 PM
360 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 6:37 PM
362 Wellington playground, miller nature area Jul 30, 2013 6:27 PM
363 West Jul 30, 2013 6:24 PM
365 Virginia Jul 30, 2013 6:17 PM
366 West Park, Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 5:48 PM
369 West Park Jul 30, 2013 5:39 PM
370 All of them Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM
371 west park Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
372 Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
373 Hunt, West, new area on Felch, Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
157 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
375 Wellington Playground - it's away from busy streets Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
376 Las Vegas Jul 30, 2013 5:01 PM
377 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 4:59 PM
378 Turnberry Jul 30, 2013 4:58 PM
379 burr oak Jul 30, 2013 4:56 PM
380 Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 4:51 PM
382 Leslie Park Jul 30, 2013 4:45 PM
384 West Jul 30, 2013 4:37 PM
385 bandemere Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM
386 Maryfield Wildwood Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM
388 West Park Jul 30, 2013 4:32 PM
391 no - all small parks near Longshore and Northside School Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
394 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 4:10 PM
395 Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 3:58 PM
396 Any park near southwest side Jul 30, 2013 3:56 PM
397 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
398 Fairview Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
399 NO Jul 30, 2013 3:24 PM
400 Hollywood Park - yes Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
158 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
401 Miller Park Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
402 Hunt/wheeler, 721 n.main Jul 30, 2013 3:20 PM
403 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM
404 Hunt park would be fine Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM
406 West Park Jul 30, 2013 3:14 PM
407 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 3:13 PM
408 Virginia Park or Waterworks Park Jul 30, 2013 3:10 PM
409 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 3:09 PM
411 West Park--yes Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM
414 Veterans park Jul 30, 2013 3:01 PM
415 Beckley Jul 30, 2013 3:01 PM
417 West Park Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM
418 Absolutely not. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
419 Slauson M.S.; Waterworks Park Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
420 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 2:42 PM
421 There is no neighborhood park in Ann Arbor Hills Jul 30, 2013 2:41 PM
423 No as its for the kids to run and play there Jul 30, 2013 2:39 PM
425 vets Jul 30, 2013 2:38 PM
427 Broadway Park Jul 30, 2013 2:35 PM
159 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
428 Vets Park or Haisley Elementary Jul 30, 2013 2:25 PM
429 buhr Jul 30, 2013 2:24 PM
430 Esch Jul 30, 2013 2:20 PM
431 Beckley, Bandemer Jul 30, 2013 2:17 PM
433 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 2:16 PM
434 Maryfield Wildwood Park Jul 30, 2013 2:12 PM
435 Hollywood/Abbot Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM
436 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 1:59 PM
438 windemere park Jul 30, 2013 1:52 PM
440 Maryfield Wildwood Park Jul 30, 2013 1:30 PM
441 yes: Meadowbrook park Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
442 Almendinger Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
443 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 1:08 PM
446 maryfield Jul 30, 2013 12:54 PM
450 Argo Park/Northside Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM
451 west side of Ann Arbor and/or Scio Twp. Jul 30, 2013 12:38 PM
453 Postmans Rest Jul 30, 2013 12:30 PM
454 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 12:25 PM
456 Burns Park, Frisinger Park Jul 30, 2013 12:16 PM
160 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
457 burns park Jul 30, 2013 12:13 PM
458 West Park Jul 30, 2013 12:12 PM
459 Windemere Park Jul 30, 2013 12:09 PM
462 rolling hills Jul 30, 2013 11:51 AM
463 No Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM
467 Vet's Park or Maryfield Park Jul 30, 2013 11:34 AM
469 Frisinger park Jul 30, 2013 11:30 AM
470 no Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
471 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
473 Fritz Park Jul 30, 2013 11:22 AM
474 absolutely not - too much traffic Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
476 Beckley Park Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
477 West Park Jul 30, 2013 11:13 AM
478 NO! not near my neighborhood! Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
479 West Park Jul 30, 2013 11:10 AM
481 Miller Park, Maryfield Park Jul 30, 2013 11:04 AM
483 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 11:01 AM
484 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM
487 West Park Jul 30, 2013 10:58 AM
161 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
490 Yes - West Park Jul 30, 2013 10:52 AM
491 Woodbury Gardens Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
493 Eberwhite Woods Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
495 Woodbury Park Jul 30, 2013 10:46 AM
496 Kuebler Langford Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
497 Esch Park Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM
499 NO Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
501 Broadway Park Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM
504 Vet's Park on Jackson Road Jul 30, 2013 10:26 AM
505 Allmendinger Park Jul 30, 2013 10:26 AM
506 Las Vegas Park Jul 30, 2013 10:25 AM
509 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 10:22 AM
511 Not close to a park, closest to Swift Run Jul 30, 2013 10:17 AM
515 Dolph Park Jul 30, 2013 10:09 AM
516 County Farm or Buhr Jul 30, 2013 10:08 AM
517 West park Jul 30, 2013 10:06 AM
518 Wynstone Jul 30, 2013 10:05 AM
519 Yes, any. I think all parks should have an area set aside for people and their dogs. Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM
520 Liberty Plaza Jul 30, 2013 10:00 AM
162 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
521 Waterworks Park Jul 30, 2013 9:58 AM
524 no Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
526 Maryfield-Wildwood Park (L Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
527 Almendinger Jul 30, 2013 9:41 AM
529 Yes...any and all neighborhoods Jul 30, 2013 9:38 AM
530 west Jul 30, 2013 9:37 AM
531 wellington park Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
534 Maryfield Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
535 Miller Park Jul 30, 2013 9:34 AM
536 any park Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
538 Parker Mill Park or Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 9:27 AM
540 no Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
541 Hickory Woods Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
542 Maryfield Park Jul 30, 2013 9:21 AM
544 Any large enough area... Jul 30, 2013 9:21 AM
549 Northside or the one on Argo next to the cemetary Jul 30, 2013 9:18 AM
550 Yes Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM
552 no Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
554 Cranbrook Park Jul 30, 2013 9:10 AM
163 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
555 Miller Woods Jul 30, 2013 9:06 AM
557 Cranbrook Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
558 No -- West park, Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
559 Stone School Park Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
561 721 N Main Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM
562 Olson park is in my neighborhood Jul 30, 2013 8:52 AM
563 Kubler Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
564 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
566 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 8:47 AM
567 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 8:47 AM
569 sugarbush Jul 30, 2013 8:44 AM
570 Sugarbush Jul 30, 2013 8:43 AM
571 Maryfield Wildwood Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
572 Water Works Park Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
574 yes Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
575 Esch..yes!...but no existing water. Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
576 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 8:36 AM
577 Fritz Park Jul 30, 2013 8:35 AM
578 Argo Livery Jul 30, 2013 8:30 AM
164 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
579 any Jul 30, 2013 8:27 AM
580 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 8:26 AM
582 West Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
583 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
585 swift run Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
586 Rolling Hills Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
587 One at stone school and birch rub Jul 30, 2013 8:19 AM
588 Yes Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
589 Maryfield Park Jul 30, 2013 8:17 AM
590 Pierce Park, Chelsea, MI Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM
591 Rolling Hills County Park Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM
592 West Park, Miller Park Jul 30, 2013 8:12 AM
593 hanover Jul 30, 2013 8:11 AM
594 Don't have one Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
595 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:09 AM
596 miller park Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
597 yes (beckley/bandemer/argo area) Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
598 Prospect Jul 30, 2013 8:07 AM
599 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 8:07 AM
165 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
601 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 8:03 AM
602 Hollywood Jul 30, 2013 8:02 AM
603 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 7:57 AM
604 Vet's Park Jul 30, 2013 7:56 AM
606 Maryfield/Wildwood Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
607 West Park, Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 7:33 AM
608 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
609 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
610 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 7:29 AM
611 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 7:21 AM
612 No Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
613 Bader Jul 30, 2013 7:15 AM
614 Creal park Jul 30, 2013 7:14 AM
615 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 7:09 AM
616 Eberwhite Woods, Wurster Park, Allmendinger Park Jul 30, 2013 7:08 AM
617 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:06 AM
618 Las Vegas Park Jul 30, 2013 7:01 AM
619 Sugarbush Jul 30, 2013 6:59 AM
620 Dexter Huron Metropark Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
166 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
623 West Park Jul 30, 2013 6:50 AM
624 Sugarbush park Jul 30, 2013 6:48 AM
625 Yes. Wurster Park. Jul 30, 2013 6:44 AM
626 west park Jul 30, 2013 6:42 AM
627 Vigigina Jul 30, 2013 6:35 AM
630 behind bach,vets park behind eberwhite Jul 30, 2013 6:09 AM
631 No way Jul 30, 2013 5:50 AM
633 Miller Park Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM
634 no - montipeliar Jul 30, 2013 5:38 AM
635 Yes Jul 30, 2013 4:29 AM
636 would like one in west side - do not know which one is suitable. Jul 30, 2013 3:43 AM
638 Wurster, Waterworks Jul 30, 2013 2:55 AM
640 burns park Jul 30, 2013 1:54 AM
641 721 n main Jul 30, 2013 1:08 AM
642 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 12:43 AM
643 Yes (Ann Arbor Hills Neighborhood) Jul 30, 2013 12:32 AM
645 Swift Run Jul 30, 2013 12:23 AM
646 Greenview, Lawton, Lansdowne, Las Vegas Jul 30, 2013 12:03 AM
647 Wurster - NO!!! Jul 30, 2013 12:02 AM
167 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
648 nope Jul 30, 2013 12:00 AM
651 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 11:45 PM
652 No Jul 29, 2013 11:41 PM
653 Virginia park Jul 29, 2013 11:41 PM
654 Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 11:39 PM
657 West Park Jul 29, 2013 11:33 PM
658 Lakewood Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 11:33 PM
660 Cranbrook Park Jul 29, 2013 11:24 PM
661 West Park Jul 29, 2013 11:23 PM
663 fritz park / almendinger Jul 29, 2013 11:13 PM
664 argo Jul 29, 2013 11:11 PM
667 Wurster Park Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
668 Buhr Jul 29, 2013 11:02 PM
670 Virginia Jul 29, 2013 10:57 PM
671 gallup park, burh park, clinton park Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM
672 Yes! Esch Park Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
673 Water Works, Virginia Jul 29, 2013 10:51 PM
675 Windemere Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
676 Maryfield Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
168 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
677 Sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 10:34 PM
680 Bach playground or Wurster Park Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
684 Churchill downs Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
685 Esch park. Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
686 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
690 Burns park Jul 29, 2013 10:17 PM
692 yes- Beckley/Bromley Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
695 Sugar Bush Jul 29, 2013 10:10 PM
698 West Park Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
699 Haisley elementary Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM
702 West Jul 29, 2013 10:01 PM
703 West Park Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
704 west park, wurster park, Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
707 Veterans park Jul 29, 2013 9:50 PM
708 Cranbrook Park Jul 29, 2013 9:47 PM
709 West Park Jul 29, 2013 9:44 PM
710 Hunt, Wheeler Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
711 Riverwood Jul 29, 2013 9:41 PM
712 Mill Pond fence on 4 sides Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
169 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
713 Hollywood Jul 29, 2013 9:36 PM
715 None in neighborhood parks Jul 29, 2013 9:34 PM
718 Virginia park Jul 29, 2013 9:30 PM
720 Yes, Hollywood Park Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
721 Our neighborhood parks (Maryfield, Wellington)might be too small to accommodate a dog-specific area Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
722 Haisley school area Jul 29, 2013 9:22 PM
724 Burns park Jul 29, 2013 9:17 PM
730 Windameier Jul 29, 2013 9:02 PM
734 Sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 8:58 PM
735 West Park Jul 29, 2013 8:57 PM
736 Windemere Jul 29, 2013 8:56 PM
737 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 8:53 PM
738 Plat Jul 29, 2013 8:53 PM
739 Virginia Park Jul 29, 2013 8:50 PM
740 Bird Park Jul 29, 2013 8:49 PM
741 Olson Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
747 No Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
750 landsdown Jul 29, 2013 8:37 PM
751 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
170 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
752 Parker Mill Jul 29, 2013 8:35 PM
753 West Park Jul 29, 2013 8:32 PM
754 Red Bud "nature" area Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
757 West Park Jul 29, 2013 8:29 PM
759 Greenbrier Park/Windemere Park/Highland Park Jul 29, 2013 8:27 PM
762 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 8:19 PM
763 Allmendinger, Wuster Jul 29, 2013 8:16 PM
767 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM
768 Yes- Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
769 yes to the first 4 Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
770 the vacant, fenced lot at Broadway and Maiden Lane - not currently a park, but owned by the city Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
771 West Park Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
772 West Park Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
777 Almendinger Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM
779 Bandemer Park Jul 29, 2013 7:51 PM
780 Windemere Jul 29, 2013 7:49 PM
781 Miller park Jul 29, 2013 7:45 PM
782 Wurster Jul 29, 2013 7:43 PM
784 allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 7:40 PM
171 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
785 Sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
788 Wurster Park Jul 29, 2013 7:29 PM
789 Burr Oak Park Jul 29, 2013 7:28 PM
791 West park Jul 29, 2013 7:21 PM
792 West Park Jul 29, 2013 7:19 PM
793 west park Jul 29, 2013 7:14 PM
795 cranbtook Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
796 NO Neighborhood Parks!!! Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
797 no Jul 29, 2013 7:10 PM
800 Garden Homes Park Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM
802 Haisley School Jul 29, 2013 7:03 PM
803 veterans Jul 29, 2013 6:59 PM
804 Wellington and Maryfield Jul 29, 2013 6:53 PM
806 burns park Jul 29, 2013 6:52 PM
811 Garden Homes Park Jul 29, 2013 6:34 PM
813 No, not in West Park nor any neighborhood park. Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM
814 West Park Jul 29, 2013 6:18 PM
815 No Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
817 west park Jul 29, 2013 6:09 PM
172 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
821 West park Jul 29, 2013 5:59 PM
822 Parks near scio church and wagner Jul 29, 2013 5:58 PM
824 No Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
825 Maryfield Wildwood park Jul 29, 2013 5:33 PM
827 West park Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM
829 Montibeller Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
830 West Park Jul 29, 2013 5:29 PM
831 virginia Jul 29, 2013 5:27 PM
832 Mushroom Park Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM
836 Haisly Elementary, Wellington Playground, Kelly Park Jul 29, 2013 5:12 PM
841 Veterans Memorial Park Jul 29, 2013 4:52 PM
847 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
848 Creal Park Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM
850 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:43 PM
851 Maryfield Park Jul 29, 2013 4:43 PM
853 Yes! West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
854 Windemere Park Jul 29, 2013 4:40 PM
855 Sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
856 NO! Wurster Park. Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
173 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
857 Y Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
860 Leslie Park, Fuller Park, Plymouth Parkway Park Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
862 No Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
863 Park near Wagner and Jackson (Dolph?) Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
865 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM
866 Maryfield Wildwood Park Jul 29, 2013 4:26 PM
868 Miller Park or Maryfield Wildwood Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
869 YES! West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
870 Maryfield Wildwood Park Jul 29, 2013 4:22 PM
871 Wellington or Maryfield Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
872 no Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
873 yes bandemer Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
875 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:20 PM
876 S. Main St. Area Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
877 West park, hunt park, vets park, Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
878 Glacier hills area Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
879 yes, Wellington, Miller woods or Maryfield park Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
881 Frisinger Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
882 Miller Park Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
174 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
886 No Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
887 Virginia Park Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
889 Almendinger (SW portion only) Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
891 North central Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
892 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
893 Forestbrook Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
898 Bandemer Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM
900 Virginia Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
901 Veterans Memorial, Wellington, Miller Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
903 sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 3:56 PM
904 Las Vegas Park Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM
905 Plymouth Parkway Park Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM
907 Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
909 West Park, or 721 N Main Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
910 Winchell Park Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM
912 Frisinger Park Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
915 Wheeler Park Jul 29, 2013 3:45 PM
919 Las Vegas Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
923 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
175 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
924 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
928 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
930 Maryfield, no Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
931 west Jul 29, 2013 3:38 PM
933 West Jul 29, 2013 3:35 PM
934 Anywhere! Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM
935 Any location on the west side of Ann Arbor. Jul 29, 2013 3:29 PM
937 Abbot Jul 29, 2013 3:22 PM
938 Eber White Woods Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
939 Lakewood Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
941 Veterans Memorial Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
942 Maryfield Wildwood Park Jul 29, 2013 1:47 PM
Larger community-wide park (please provide the name of the park)
1 West Park Aug 13, 2013 8:59 AM
4 West Aug 12, 2013 10:25 PM
6 Vet's Park Aug 12, 2013 8:36 PM
7 West park Aug 12, 2013 7:36 PM
8 County Farm Aug 12, 2013 6:06 PM
9 Gallop, Fuller Aug 12, 2013 5:47 PM
176 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
10 Northside. Aug 12, 2013 5:41 PM
11 Bird Hills Aug 12, 2013 5:31 PM
14 West Park Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
15 West Park Aug 12, 2013 3:50 PM
17 Olson Park Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM
19 West or Hunt Aug 12, 2013 2:59 PM
20 Gallup Aug 12, 2013 2:43 PM
21 West Aug 12, 2013 2:17 PM
22 County Farm Park Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM
26 West Park Aug 12, 2013 11:36 AM
29 Sanford Road Park in Milan (MI) Aug 12, 2013 9:53 AM
30 West Park Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
36 Riverside Aug 12, 2013 12:38 AM
37 County Farm Aug 11, 2013 11:12 PM
38 West Park Aug 11, 2013 10:16 PM
39 No Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
41 gallop park Aug 11, 2013 8:26 PM
42 Veteran Aug 11, 2013 8:25 PM
45 yes - Vets Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
177 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
46 No! Aug 11, 2013 4:06 PM
49 veterans park Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM
50 VETS PARK, GALLUP PARK Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM
52 Vets Park Aug 11, 2013 11:59 AM
54 Gallup Aug 11, 2013 12:48 AM
59 West Park Aug 10, 2013 12:28 PM
60 Hunt Aug 10, 2013 11:42 AM
62 West Park Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM
64 County Farm Aug 9, 2013 10:45 PM
66 Burns Park Aug 9, 2013 7:12 PM
67 West Park Aug 9, 2013 5:51 PM
68 Yes, North Bay park Aug 9, 2013 5:49 PM
70 Gallop Park Aug 9, 2013 5:05 PM
71 Yes Aug 9, 2013 4:38 PM
76 gallup park Aug 9, 2013 3:20 PM
77 West Park, Vets Aug 9, 2013 3:06 PM
79 Bandemer Park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
80 Burns park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
81 Buhr Aug 9, 2013 2:11 PM
178 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
82 veteran's park Aug 9, 2013 12:54 PM
86 no Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
87 Allmendinger Aug 9, 2013 7:45 AM
88 Gallup Park Aug 9, 2013 7:29 AM
90 No! Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
91 especialy near the rivers Aug 8, 2013 4:45 PM
92 No Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
94 West Park Aug 8, 2013 3:29 PM
95 Vets, S Maple Aug 8, 2013 2:26 PM
96 No larger park Aug 8, 2013 2:03 PM
97 Not a chance (Swift Run is TERRIBLE) Aug 8, 2013 12:39 PM
99 West Park, Hunt Park Aug 8, 2013 12:00 PM
101 Anywhere! Aug 8, 2013 8:51 AM
103 yes Aug 8, 2013 8:46 AM
105 allmadinger Aug 8, 2013 7:14 AM
106 West Park Aug 8, 2013 7:06 AM
107 West Park is large enough for a dog park. Aug 7, 2013 9:50 PM
108 Eberwhite Aug 7, 2013 5:25 PM
109 Almendinger Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM
179 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
110 Anywhere! Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
113 Burns Park Aug 7, 2013 1:55 PM
114 Vets Aug 7, 2013 10:34 AM
115 Almendinger Park Aug 7, 2013 8:20 AM
116 Veterans park Aug 7, 2013 8:03 AM
117 Veterans Park Aug 6, 2013 10:30 PM
120 No Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
124 Vets, County Farm, Burns, Buhr Aug 6, 2013 9:43 AM
127 West Park Aug 6, 2013 7:06 AM
131 West Park Aug 5, 2013 3:14 PM
133 The Arboretum Aug 5, 2013 3:01 PM
135 West Park, South Maple Aug 5, 2013 2:05 PM
136 Bird Hills Aug 5, 2013 1:45 PM
138 parks are too small Aug 5, 2013 1:04 PM
141 West Aug 5, 2013 12:04 PM
142 Gallup Aug 5, 2013 11:41 AM
143 Burr Aug 5, 2013 11:32 AM
144 Buhr Park Aug 5, 2013 10:42 AM
146 No Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
180 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
147 Bird Hills, Bluffs Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM
149 yes Aug 5, 2013 10:02 AM
152 West Park Aug 5, 2013 9:11 AM
153 Yes. West Park Aug 5, 2013 8:22 AM
154 Vets Aug 5, 2013 8:07 AM
155 County Farm Aug 5, 2013 8:00 AM
156 Veteran's Park Aug 5, 2013 7:37 AM
157 veterans park Aug 5, 2013 7:02 AM
159 Vets, West Park Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
160 yes, do not know which Aug 4, 2013 10:50 PM
161 West Park Aug 4, 2013 10:28 PM
162 West Park Aug 4, 2013 9:05 PM
164 West Park Aug 4, 2013 8:08 PM
165 West Park Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM
166 Allmendinger Park Aug 4, 2013 5:20 PM
167 West Park Aug 4, 2013 5:20 PM
168 Buhr Park Aug 4, 2013 5:18 PM
169 Pattengill Middle School Aug 4, 2013 4:59 PM
170 veteran's park Aug 4, 2013 4:27 PM
181 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
171 Dolph, Delhi, County Farm Aug 4, 2013 1:58 PM
174 Gallup Aug 4, 2013 12:59 PM
176 West Park Aug 4, 2013 12:35 PM
177 West park Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
179 West Park Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
181 Bird hill off ,ease hours Aug 3, 2013 10:22 PM
182 Bird Hills Aug 3, 2013 9:08 PM
184 veteran's Aug 3, 2013 7:07 PM
186 West Park, yes Aug 3, 2013 5:40 PM
187 Gallup Aug 3, 2013 4:41 PM
188 no Aug 3, 2013 3:25 PM
191 Almendinger Park Aug 3, 2013 1:57 PM
194 never Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
196 Gallup park Aug 3, 2013 10:29 AM
197 West Park Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM
199 West Park Aug 3, 2013 7:55 AM
201 Gallup Aug 2, 2013 11:36 PM
207 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
208 Fuller, Gallup, Eberwhite, Brown, Leslie, Sugarbush, Bird Hills Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
182 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
213 Garden Homes - maybe large enough Aug 2, 2013 2:04 PM
214 Gallup in reasonable location Aug 2, 2013 1:42 PM
216 Allmendinger Aug 2, 2013 1:39 PM
220 Somewhere around the Huron River Aug 2, 2013 12:33 PM
222 Gallup Park, Furstenburg Park Aug 2, 2013 11:19 AM
226 Yes- West Park Aug 2, 2013 9:51 AM
227 Barton Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
233 West Aug 1, 2013 11:24 PM
234 South Maple Aug 1, 2013 11:01 PM
235 West Park Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM
237 Vets Park Aug 1, 2013 9:27 PM
238 No Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
240 West Park Aug 1, 2013 7:44 PM
241 Never Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
242 Gallup or Furstenber Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM
243 Buhr, County Farm, Vets Aug 1, 2013 5:40 PM
244 only as fenced-in area Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM
246 West Aug 1, 2013 2:57 PM
183 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
248 Vets,Buhr,West,any large park Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
251 West, Buhr, Veterans Aug 1, 2013 12:51 PM
252 Buhr Park Aug 1, 2013 12:33 PM
255 NO Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
256 Neighborhood dog parks are better Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
258 Vetran's Memorial Aug 1, 2013 11:13 AM
259 Allmendinger Aug 1, 2013 11:01 AM
262 West Park Aug 1, 2013 10:05 AM
263 ??using part of MichCon property Aug 1, 2013 10:03 AM
264 Veterans Park Aug 1, 2013 10:02 AM
267 Almendinger, perhaps Aug 1, 2013 9:50 AM
269 County Park Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
270 Bandemer Aug 1, 2013 9:22 AM
271 Veteran's Memorial Park Aug 1, 2013 9:11 AM
274 Gallup; Veterans Aug 1, 2013 7:26 AM
276 Allmendinger Park Aug 1, 2013 12:39 AM
277 West Park Aug 1, 2013 12:22 AM
278 Bird hills Aug 1, 2013 12:10 AM
284 Allmendinger Park Jul 31, 2013 9:37 PM
184 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
286 Slauson; West Park Jul 31, 2013 7:47 PM
287 West Park--YES Jul 31, 2013 7:46 PM
293 West Park Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM
295 no Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
297 West Park Jul 31, 2013 4:25 PM
298 County Farm Jul 31, 2013 4:16 PM
304 EVERY park would be awesome. Honestly. Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM
307 Allmendinger Jul 31, 2013 11:42 AM
309 The Arb Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
310 Veterans Jul 31, 2013 11:05 AM
312 West Park Jul 31, 2013 10:26 AM
314 Veteran's Park Jul 31, 2013 10:09 AM
316 WEST PARK Jul 31, 2013 9:28 AM
317 A portion of the Dicken or Slauson grounds, fenced off Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
320 County Farm Park, Veterans Park, Gallup Park Jul 31, 2013 8:07 AM
323 Bandemer or 721 Main or work it out with a metro-park. Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
327 Veterans Jul 31, 2013 4:38 AM
328 Buhr, Vetern's Jul 31, 2013 1:29 AM
329 west park Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
185 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
333 Veteran's park near Jackson Rd Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM
334 yes Jul 30, 2013 10:45 PM
336 Maybe Vets Park. Or that space on main St by Summitt. Jul 30, 2013 10:36 PM
337 West, Vets, Fuller Jul 30, 2013 10:32 PM
339 West Park Jul 30, 2013 10:24 PM
343 see above Jul 30, 2013 9:41 PM
345 West Park Jul 30, 2013 9:31 PM
346 Any park on the Huron River Jul 30, 2013 9:28 PM
349 west Jul 30, 2013 8:22 PM
351 New property on N Main (721?) Jul 30, 2013 7:40 PM
354 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:13 PM
359 Cobblestone Jul 30, 2013 6:52 PM
360 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 6:37 PM
362 Miller nature area Jul 30, 2013 6:27 PM
363 Barton Jul 30, 2013 6:24 PM
365 Vets Jul 30, 2013 6:17 PM
366 Allmendinger Park Jul 30, 2013 5:48 PM
368 Vets, Fuller, Huron Hills Jul 30, 2013 5:40 PM
369 West Park Jul 30, 2013 5:39 PM
186 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
370 west park Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM
372 Vets Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
373 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
375 West Park, especially on the baseball diamond because it's fenced in Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
376 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 5:01 PM
379 eberwhite Jul 30, 2013 4:56 PM
380 Bird Hill open to dogs Jul 30, 2013 4:51 PM
382 Bandemeir Park Jul 30, 2013 4:45 PM
383 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 4:39 PM
386 Veterans Memorial Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM
388 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 4:32 PM
394 Bird Hills, Bluffs Jul 30, 2013 4:10 PM
397 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
400 Veteran's park - yes Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
401 Hunt Park Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
402 West park Jul 30, 2013 3:20 PM
405 west Jul 30, 2013 3:17 PM
408 West Park Jul 30, 2013 3:10 PM
409 West Park Jul 30, 2013 3:09 PM
187 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
411 yes Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM
412 Vets? Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
413 West Park Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
414 Veterans park Jul 30, 2013 3:01 PM
417 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM
418 Absolutely not. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
419 Almendinger Park Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
420 Yes Jul 30, 2013 2:42 PM
424 Veterans Park Jul 30, 2013 2:38 PM
427 Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 2:35 PM
428 Bandemer or Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 2:25 PM
430 Buhr Jul 30, 2013 2:20 PM
431 West Jul 30, 2013 2:17 PM
435 West Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM
436 Eberwhite Woods Jul 30, 2013 1:59 PM
438 foxfire park Jul 30, 2013 1:52 PM
440 Veterans Memorial Park Jul 30, 2013 1:30 PM
441 yes Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
443 West Park Jul 30, 2013 1:08 PM
188 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
445 between Dexter and Ann Arbor Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM
446 any of them Jul 30, 2013 12:54 PM
451 Vets or near to Vets Jul 30, 2013 12:38 PM
453 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 12:30 PM
454 Vets park Jul 30, 2013 12:25 PM
456 any of them - I would like to see parks where dogs can walk and hike - not just play Jul 30, 2013 12:16 PM
457 west park Jul 30, 2013 12:13 PM
463 Yes Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM
465 Vet's, Gallup Jul 30, 2013 11:39 AM
466 west park Jul 30, 2013 11:37 AM
467 Vet's Park Jul 30, 2013 11:34 AM
469 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 11:30 AM
470 no Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
471 Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
474 maybe if it's away from neighborhoods Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
476 Bandemer Park Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
477 West Park Jul 30, 2013 11:13 AM
480 West Park, Allmendinger Park, Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 11:05 AM
481 7th Street Park Jul 30, 2013 11:04 AM
189 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
484 Almendinger Park Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM
486 West park Jul 30, 2013 10:58 AM
488 Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 10:58 AM
489 Delhi Metropark Jul 30, 2013 10:57 AM
490 Yes - any park on the Old West Side Jul 30, 2013 10:52 AM
491 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 10:49 AM
493 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
496 Bird hills Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
497 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM
498 Lillie and Gallup Jul 30, 2013 10:38 AM
499 NO Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
503 Veteran's Park Jul 30, 2013 10:28 AM
506 Dicken Woods Jul 30, 2013 10:25 AM
508 Veterans Park Jul 30, 2013 10:23 AM
511 Yes Jul 30, 2013 10:17 AM
513 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 10:14 AM
514 West Park Jul 30, 2013 10:10 AM
519 Yes, any. I think all parks should have an area set aside for people and their dogs Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM
521 West Park Jul 30, 2013 9:58 AM
190 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
524 no Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
525 County Farm, Veterans Park Jul 30, 2013 9:48 AM
526 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
527 West/Vets/Buhr Jul 30, 2013 9:41 AM
529 Yes, any and all Jul 30, 2013 9:38 AM
531 veterans park Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
534 West park Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
535 West Park Jul 30, 2013 9:34 AM
536 any park Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
538 Parker Mill Park or Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 9:27 AM
540 no Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
541 Any Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
543 Vets, Allmendinger, or Buhr Jul 30, 2013 9:21 AM
545 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 9:20 AM
547 West Park, Gallup Jul 30, 2013 9:19 AM
550 Yes Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM
551 West Park Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM
552 no Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
555 West Park Jul 30, 2013 9:06 AM
191 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
556 Vet's Park Jul 30, 2013 9:05 AM
558 Yes -- Vet's park Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
559 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
561 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM
562 Gallup, bandemer, Jul 30, 2013 8:52 AM
563 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
564 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
567 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:47 AM
568 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:45 AM
570 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 8:43 AM
571 Vet's Park Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
572 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
574 don't know Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
575 Argo, arboretum, gallop Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
576 any Jul 30, 2013 8:36 AM
579 any Jul 30, 2013 8:27 AM
582 Slauson in the summer Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
583 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
586 Rolling Hills Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
192 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
587 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 8:19 AM
588 yes Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
589 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:17 AM
592 Hunt Park, Allmendiger Park Jul 30, 2013 8:12 AM
593 west Jul 30, 2013 8:11 AM
594 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
596 west park Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
597 yes (west park or similar) Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
598 Frog Islan Jul 30, 2013 8:07 AM
599 County Farm Jul 30, 2013 8:07 AM
600 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:06 AM
601 Veteran's Jul 30, 2013 8:03 AM
602 Vets Jul 30, 2013 8:02 AM
603 Washtenaw County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 7:57 AM
604 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:56 AM
605 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 7:45 AM
606 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
607 Vets Part Jul 30, 2013 7:33 AM
609 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
193 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
610 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:29 AM
612 No Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
613 County farm Jul 30, 2013 7:15 AM
614 Forsythe field Jul 30, 2013 7:14 AM
615 Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 7:09 AM
627 Vets Jul 30, 2013 6:35 AM
633 West Park Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM
638 West Jul 30, 2013 2:55 AM
639 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 2:44 AM
640 clinton park Jul 30, 2013 1:54 AM
641 West Jul 30, 2013 1:08 AM
642 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 12:43 AM
643 Yes (Ann Arbor Hills Neighborhood) Jul 30, 2013 12:32 AM
646 Pioneer, Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 12:03 AM
651 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 11:45 PM
652 No Jul 29, 2013 11:41 PM
653 West park Jul 29, 2013 11:41 PM
655 Vet's Park, West Park, Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 11:38 PM
659 Barton Park Jul 29, 2013 11:25 PM
194 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
663 west park Jul 29, 2013 11:13 PM
664 bandemer Jul 29, 2013 11:11 PM
667 West Park Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
671 county farm, Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM
672 Yes! Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
673 West park Jul 29, 2013 10:51 PM
676 Wooster Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
680 West Park Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
682 Delhi Metropark Jul 29, 2013 10:27 PM
684 Veterans memorial park Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
686 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
687 Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 10:20 PM
690 Burns park Jul 29, 2013 10:17 PM
691 Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 10:16 PM
692 West, Burns, Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
695 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 10:10 PM
696 Fuller, Vets, Buhr, West Park Jul 29, 2013 10:10 PM
698 West Park Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
703 Yes any West Side park Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
195 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
704 west park, vets park Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
705 Saginaw Woods Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
710 West Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
711 Bird Hills Jul 29, 2013 9:41 PM
717 Vets Park Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM
721 A section of Barton Park or West Park Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
722 Veterans memorial Jul 29, 2013 9:22 PM
724 Burns park Jul 29, 2013 9:17 PM
727 Vets Park Jul 29, 2013 9:05 PM
729 Bird Hills Park Jul 29, 2013 9:03 PM
732 Yes Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM
735 Gallop Jul 29, 2013 8:57 PM
739 Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 8:50 PM
740 Bandemere Jul 29, 2013 8:49 PM
741 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
743 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM
749 Bandemer, Barton, Bird Hills, or Kuebler-Langford Jul 29, 2013 8:38 PM
751 Wheeler Park Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
754 County Farm/Cobblestone Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
196 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
755 bird hills Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
762 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 8:19 PM
763 West Jul 29, 2013 8:16 PM
767 Vets Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM
770 Island Drive Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
774 Buhr Jul 29, 2013 8:01 PM
776 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 7:57 PM
777 Eberwhite Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM
778 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM
780 Sugarbush Jul 29, 2013 7:49 PM
781 West park Jul 29, 2013 7:45 PM
782 Allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 7:43 PM
785 Vets Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
786 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
787 Scheffler Jul 29, 2013 7:31 PM
788 West Park Jul 29, 2013 7:29 PM
789 West Park Jul 29, 2013 7:28 PM
790 Vets/ Hunt / Allmendinger/ Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM
791 Bird hills Jul 29, 2013 7:21 PM
197 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
794 foxfire Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
795 burns park Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
798 not a park Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM
799 Vets Jul 29, 2013 7:06 PM
801 Bird Hills Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM
808 Buhr, MB Doyle, & Burns Parks Jul 29, 2013 6:48 PM
811 Keubler Langford Park Jul 29, 2013 6:34 PM
814 Lilly Park Jul 29, 2013 6:18 PM
815 No Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
817 vets Jul 29, 2013 6:09 PM
818 West Park, Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 6:08 PM
819 County farm Jul 29, 2013 6:08 PM
823 Wines / Forsythe Land Jul 29, 2013 5:56 PM
824 No Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
825 west park Jul 29, 2013 5:33 PM
829 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
831 vets Jul 29, 2013 5:27 PM
832 Pioneer Praire, Vets Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM
833 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 5:23 PM
198 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
836 Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 5:12 PM
837 Vets Jul 29, 2013 5:10 PM
841 Veterans Memorial Park Jul 29, 2013 4:52 PM
842 Riverside, maybe Hunt? Jul 29, 2013 4:51 PM
846 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:48 PM
848 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM
851 Veteran's Park Jul 29, 2013 4:43 PM
853 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
854 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 4:40 PM
857 Y Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
860 Bandemer Park Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
862 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
865 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM
866 West park Jul 29, 2013 4:26 PM
869 YES! Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
870 Veteran's Park Jul 29, 2013 4:22 PM
871 Vets Park Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
872 no Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
874 x Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
199 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
875 The Arboretum or Gallup Park Jul 29, 2013 4:20 PM
876 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
877 Pioneer nature area Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
878 Gallup Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM
881 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
882 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM
884 Any in downtown or west side Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
887 Veterans Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
890 Gallup Park Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
893 Gallup park Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
895 Gallup Park Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM
900 Bird Hills Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
901 Veterans Memorial, West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
904 Veterans Memorial Park Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM
905 Argo Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM
907 West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM
908 Veterans Park Jul 29, 2013 3:50 PM
909 West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
912 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
200 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
916 West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM
918 Gallop Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
919 Almendinger Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
920 Southeast Ann Arbor Park Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
923 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
927 county farm park Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
929 Vet's Park Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
930 Vets, yes Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
934 Anywhere! Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM
937 Vet's Park Jul 29, 2013 3:22 PM
938 Veterans Memorial Park Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
939 Dolph Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
940 West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
941 Dolph Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
942 West Park Jul 29, 2013 1:47 PM
943 Veterans Jul 26, 2013 3:28 PM
Other community park (please provide the name of the park)
6 West Park Aug 12, 2013 8:36 PM
7 Hunt park Aug 12, 2013 7:36 PM
201 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
9 Cedar Bend, Bandemeer, Barton Nature area Aug 12, 2013 5:47 PM
13 721 N. Main Aug 12, 2013 4:21 PM
14 Island View Park Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
15 Virginia Park Aug 12, 2013 3:50 PM
17 Leslie Park Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM
19 Wurster Aug 12, 2013 2:59 PM
22 Gallup Park Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM
24 benchley Aug 12, 2013 1:13 PM
26 Gallup Park Aug 12, 2013 11:36 AM
29 Nature Park - 223 S. Platt Rd [Milan, MI] and 91 Gump Lake Rd [Milan, MI] Aug 12, 2013 9:53 AM
30 Hill top Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
36 Bandermer Aug 12, 2013 12:38 AM
38 721 North Main Aug 11, 2013 10:16 PM
39 No Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
42 Miller Nature Area Aug 11, 2013 8:25 PM
45 Buhr Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
50 WEST PARK, SLAUSON FIELD Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM
52 Hunt Park Aug 11, 2013 11:59 AM
55 burns park area Aug 10, 2013 2:37 PM
202 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
61 Las Vegas Aug 10, 2013 10:39 AM
62 Miller Woods Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM
68 Yes, Waterworks park Aug 9, 2013 5:49 PM
71 Yes Aug 9, 2013 4:38 PM
76 gallup park Aug 9, 2013 3:20 PM
78 anywhere in or near Scio Township or Dexter Aug 9, 2013 3:04 PM
80 cranbrook park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
86 no Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
87 water works park off S. 7th Aug 9, 2013 7:45 AM
89 Vets Aug 9, 2013 12:32 AM
90 No! Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
92 No Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
94 Bach School Playground Aug 8, 2013 3:29 PM
95 Virginia Aug 8, 2013 2:26 PM
109 Bandemer Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM
110 X Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
113 Slauson large park, away from school Aug 7, 2013 1:55 PM
114 Gallup Aug 7, 2013 10:34 AM
120 No Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
203 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
130 Gallup Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
135 Eberwhite Woods Aug 5, 2013 2:05 PM
136 West Park Aug 5, 2013 1:45 PM
137 Veteran's Memorial Aug 5, 2013 1:41 PM
142 Burns Pk Aug 5, 2013 11:41 AM
146 None Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
147 Bird Hills, Bluffs, West Park Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM
149 yes Aug 5, 2013 10:02 AM
153 Yes. Almendinger Park Aug 5, 2013 8:22 AM
165 Bird Hills, Kuebler Langford, Eberwhite woods, Virginia Park, Almendinger Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM
166 West Park Aug 4, 2013 5:20 PM
169 Burns Aug 4, 2013 4:59 PM
171 Hudson Mills, Saginaw Woods Aug 4, 2013 1:58 PM
175 Any onn west side except Wurster Aug 4, 2013 12:36 PM
176 Kuebler Langford Park Aug 4, 2013 12:35 PM
179 Veterans Park Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
182 West Park Aug 3, 2013 9:08 PM
186 Wheeler Park Aug 3, 2013 5:40 PM
187 Maybe West Park Aug 3, 2013 4:41 PM
204 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
188 no Aug 3, 2013 3:25 PM
190 County Farm Park Aug 3, 2013 2:51 PM
194 never Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
196 King elementary school Aug 3, 2013 10:29 AM
197 Burns School park Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM
201 Any / all Aug 2, 2013 11:36 PM
207 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
208 County Farm or Huron Hills would be best location Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
213 maybe somewhere within Miller Nature area? Aug 2, 2013 2:04 PM
216 Fuller Road practice soccer field next to proposed train station location Aug 2, 2013 1:39 PM
219 Gallup Park Aug 2, 2013 1:02 PM
226 No Aug 2, 2013 9:51 AM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
234 Buhr Park Aug 1, 2013 11:01 PM
235 Allmendinger Park Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM
237 Gallup Park Aug 1, 2013 9:27 PM
238 No Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
240 Allmendinger Park Aug 1, 2013 7:44 PM
241 Never Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
205 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
242 County Farm Park Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM
244 no Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM
248 County parks Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
252 Mary Beth Doyle Park Aug 1, 2013 12:33 PM
255 NO Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
262 Wheeler Park Aug 1, 2013 10:05 AM
269 Buhr Park/Cobblestone Farm Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
277 Bird Hills Aug 1, 2013 12:22 AM
280 At a newly developed park only Jul 31, 2013 10:57 PM
290 Buhr Park Jul 31, 2013 7:01 PM
293 Esch Park Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM
295 no Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
304 EVERY park. OK, maybe just "most". Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM
309 Any parks could have a dog area. Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
310 West Park Jul 31, 2013 11:05 AM
312 Daniel Park Jul 31, 2013 10:26 AM
317 The Pioneer woods field (behind the Greenview community Garden) Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
329 vets memorial Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
343 see above Jul 30, 2013 9:41 PM
206 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
345 Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 9:31 PM
349 vets Jul 30, 2013 8:22 PM
351 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 7:40 PM
354 County Farm Jul 30, 2013 7:13 PM
359 West Park Jul 30, 2013 6:52 PM
364 Vet's Park Jul 30, 2013 6:23 PM
365 Buhr Jul 30, 2013 6:17 PM
370 all of them Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM
372 Any park Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
375 I'm sure I would, but I'm not very familiar with local parks because I just got my dog this year. Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
377 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 4:59 PM
379 gallup Jul 30, 2013 4:56 PM
380 Marshall Park Jul 30, 2013 4:51 PM
386 Wellington Playground Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM
397 County Farm Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
398 Beckley Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
401 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
402 Allmendinger Jul 30, 2013 3:20 PM
408 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 3:10 PM
207 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
411 yes Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM
413 Veterans Park Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
414 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 3:01 PM
417 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM
418 nope. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
419 Pioneer H.S. Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
420 Yes Jul 30, 2013 2:42 PM
427 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 2:35 PM
433 Burh Park Jul 30, 2013 2:16 PM
436 Fritz Park Jul 30, 2013 1:59 PM
438 clague field Jul 30, 2013 1:52 PM
440 Garden Homes Park Jul 30, 2013 1:30 PM
441 yes Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
445 a place with Dog swming area! Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM
463 Yes Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM
467 Almendinger or Wurster Jul 30, 2013 11:34 AM
470 no Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
474 parks are for people Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
476 Wheeler Park Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
208 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
480 Bird Hills Park Jul 30, 2013 11:05 AM
481 Veterans Park Jul 30, 2013 11:04 AM
484 West Park Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM
489 Fox Preserve Jul 30, 2013 10:57 AM
493 Virginia Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
494 Parker Mill, Hudon Mills Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
496 Gallup Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
498 Hudson Mills Jul 30, 2013 10:38 AM
499 NO Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
511 Yes Jul 30, 2013 10:17 AM
519 Yes, any. I think all parks should have an area set aside for people and their dogs Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM
524 no Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
526 County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
531 west park Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
536 empty lots Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
538 Parker Mill Park or Gallup Park Jul 30, 2013 9:27 AM
540 no Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
541 Any Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
545 West Jul 30, 2013 9:20 AM
209 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
550 Burns park Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM
552 no Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
559 Mary Beth Doyle Park Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
561 Liberty Plaza Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM
562 Liberty plaza or library lot Jul 30, 2013 8:52 AM
563 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
564 Liberty plaza Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
565 greenview/scio church/glen leven Jul 30, 2013 8:50 AM
571 Anything on the West side Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
572 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
574 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
576 any Jul 30, 2013 8:36 AM
579 any Jul 30, 2013 8:27 AM
582 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
586 West Park Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
588 Yes Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
589 Bird Hills Jul 30, 2013 8:17 AM
594 Yes - anything on the west side Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
597 yes Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
210 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
605 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 7:45 AM
606 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
609 Vets Park Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
612 No Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
614 West park/hunt park Jul 30, 2013 7:14 AM
615 Fuller Park Jul 30, 2013 7:09 AM
630 vets Jul 30, 2013 6:09 AM
633 anywhere Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM
640 gallup park Jul 30, 2013 1:54 AM
643 Yes Jul 30, 2013 12:32 AM
646 Eisenhower/ChurchillDowns are next to I94 so might not get any noise complaints. Jul 30, 2013 12:03 AM
650 West Park Jul 29, 2013 11:46 PM
651 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 11:45 PM
665 West Park Jul 29, 2013 11:10 PM
667 Almendinger Park Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
676 Yes anywhere. Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
684 Lansdowne park Jul 29, 2013 10:25 PM
686 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
690 Greenview Jul 29, 2013 10:17 PM
211 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
691 Gallup Park Jul 29, 2013 10:16 PM
698 Maryfield Park Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
703 Yes any West Side park Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
704 buhr park Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
705 Hudson Mills group camp site Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
710 721 N Main Site! Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM
711 West Park Jul 29, 2013 9:41 PM
721 ? Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
724 Greenview park Jul 29, 2013 9:17 PM
727 West Park Jul 29, 2013 9:05 PM
741 Gallop Park Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
743 Bandemer Park (or somewhere with Huron River access) Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM
749 Mixtwood Pomona Park Jul 29, 2013 8:38 PM
751 Fuller Park Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
755 argo nature area Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
763 Waterworks, Virginia Jul 29, 2013 8:16 PM
770 ? Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
771 Allmendinger, Wurster Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
772 Vets Park Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
212 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
774 County Farm Jul 29, 2013 8:01 PM
777 Slauson Middle School Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM
781 Frisinger park Jul 29, 2013 7:45 PM
782 West Park Jul 29, 2013 7:43 PM
786 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
792 Allmindinger Jul 29, 2013 7:19 PM
795 almendinger Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
798 first and william flood zone parking lot Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM
801 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM
808 Wurster, Virginia, & Hunt Parks Jul 29, 2013 6:48 PM
811 Barton Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 6:34 PM
815 No Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
818 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 6:08 PM
824 No Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
825 miller woods Jul 29, 2013 5:33 PM
829 Arb Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
830 Allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 5:29 PM
832 Zion Park, Park near Liberty and I94 Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM
845 Dolph Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
213 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
848 Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM
853 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
857 Y Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
860 Cedar Bend Nature area Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
865 West Park Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM
869 Vets Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
872 no Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
873 west park Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
876 Vets Park Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
901 Ideally, I'd like to see a dog park within a 10 minute walk from every resident in Ann Arbor Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
905 Barton Nature Area Jul 29, 2013 3:54 PM
908 Allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 3:50 PM
909 West Park Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM
910 Burns or Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 3:48 PM
912 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
923 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
930 West, yes Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
934 Anywhere! Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM
936 Metro parks / Delhi area Jul 29, 2013 3:27 PM
214 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
937 Hollywood Park Jul 29, 2013 3:22 PM
939 Any park! Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
As many places as the city will provide (please provide locations)
6 Merry Field Park Aug 12, 2013 8:36 PM
7 Open lot at the Corner of crest and Bemidji Aug 12, 2013 7:36 PM
9 Kuebler Langford Nature Area, B Aug 12, 2013 5:47 PM
11 Yes! Aug 12, 2013 5:31 PM
14 Beckley Park Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
15 Forsyth/Wines, Slauson Middle School, Ann Arbor Open Aug 12, 2013 3:50 PM
17 The abandoned North side landfill area Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM
18 where Lower Town development was supposed to take place on Broadway Aug 12, 2013 3:01 PM
21 Allmendinger, Buhr, Gallup, Dolph, Lawton, West, Hunt, Vets Aug 12, 2013 2:17 PM
25 [check] no specific suggestions where! Aug 12, 2013 12:43 PM
27 All. Aug 12, 2013 10:55 AM
30 Bluffs for off leash hours Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
32 West side of Ann Arbor Aug 12, 2013 8:55 AM
39 No Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
43 Northwest Ann Arbor near Plymouth and Dixboro or Plymouth and Ford Rd Aug 11, 2013 8:18 PM
45 no Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
215 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
48 yes? any vacant lots could be repurposed. Aug 11, 2013 3:47 PM
50 NO Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM
52 Fritz Park, Wurster Park, South Maple Park Aug 11, 2013 11:59 AM
54 As many places as the city will provide Aug 11, 2013 12:48 AM
62 Haisley, Mack, Abbott school grounds (all are underutilized during "off" hours) Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM
69 x Aug 9, 2013 5:15 PM
71 Yes Aug 9, 2013 4:38 PM
73 Brighton MI--various locations Aug 9, 2013 4:33 PM
74 near the Humane Society on Cherry Hill RD Aug 9, 2013 3:52 PM
75 Yes Aug 9, 2013 3:21 PM
77 local schoolyards Aug 9, 2013 3:06 PM
78 Metroparks along the Huron River Aug 9, 2013 3:04 PM
86 no Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
90 No! Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
92 No Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
97 YES!! less crowed parks!!!! - nothing specific sorry Aug 8, 2013 12:39 PM
102 any other strategic locations Aug 8, 2013 8:50 AM
103 yes..north campus Aug 8, 2013 8:46 AM
105 Zion, wurster, Veterans, buhr, everywhere! Aug 8, 2013 7:14 AM
216 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
108 Argo Bandameer Bird Hills Aug 7, 2013 5:25 PM
109 Riverside, Mitchel Field, Cedar Bend, Gallup, Barton Nature Area Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM
110 Ann Arbor Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
114 Wuster, West, Slauson Aug 7, 2013 10:34 AM
117 somewhere underused on the West Side with lots of open space - some of the Vets Park grass maybe? Aug 6, 2013 10:30 PM
120 No Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
123 West Park, Vets Park Aug 6, 2013 9:58 AM
130 None on University land Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
132 no Aug 5, 2013 3:04 PM
133 Wherever Aug 5, 2013 3:01 PM
135 Allemindinger, Wurster Aug 5, 2013 2:05 PM
136 Lillie Park Aug 5, 2013 1:45 PM
141 yes Aug 5, 2013 12:04 PM
146 None Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
149 yes Aug 5, 2013 10:02 AM
153 Yes. Aug 5, 2013 8:22 AM
154 0 Aug 5, 2013 8:07 AM
158 Southwest a2 Aug 5, 2013 12:08 AM
159 small sites (1 acre, perhaps less) well distributed Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
217 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
165 Maryfield Wildwood, Gallup Park, old DTE Energy site, Riverside park, Barton Nature area Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM
176 Miller Nature Area-Mary Wildwood Park-Bandemer Park-Bird Hills-Barton Nature Area-Gallup Park Aug 4, 2013 12:35 PM
177 Downtown Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
178 NO Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
179 Wurster, Allmindinger, Veterans, any west side location Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
188 no Aug 3, 2013 3:25 PM
191 The above, plus Bach and Slauson playgrounds Aug 3, 2013 1:57 PM
194 Along railroad tracks, undeveloped spaces away from any homesor restuarants Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
201 Any / all Aug 2, 2013 11:36 PM
202 ypsilanti ann arbor Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM
207 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
208 Marking dog play areas in every park Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
211 I am new to Ann Arbor but live off of 7th and liberty and have to drive a but to get to a dog park Aug 2, 2013 2:34 PM
213 or a spot at Vets? (doubt there's room, especially with skate park) Aug 2, 2013 2:04 PM
215 yes Aug 2, 2013 1:40 PM
216 721 N. Main Aug 2, 2013 1:39 PM
222 yes Aug 2, 2013 11:19 AM
224 More dog parks equals less congestion and greater safety for all concerned. Aug 2, 2013 10:38 AM
226 No Aug 2, 2013 9:51 AM
218 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
227 Barton, Gallup, BirdHills--- whole river front system Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
233 Kerrytown Aug 1, 2013 11:24 PM
234 X Aug 1, 2013 11:01 PM
235 Yes Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM
238 No Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
241 Any new land NOT designed for any other purpose than dogs and owners. Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
242 Places on the greenbelt or B2B trail Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM
244 no Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM
246 insufficient room to list all Aug 1, 2013 2:57 PM
248 Central,denese population areas Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
255 NO Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
256 One per Ward Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
257 yes! Aug 1, 2013 11:14 AM
259 west side Aug 1, 2013 11:01 AM
260 as few as possiible Aug 1, 2013 10:48 AM
261 Not in central part of city. Should be on the outskirts. Aug 1, 2013 10:34 AM
262 yes-any park the city will provide that is within walking distance of downtown Ann Arbor Aug 1, 2013 10:05 AM
269 downtown, west side, campus Aug 1, 2013 9:43 AM
219 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
288 Westside, Almendinger neighborhood Jul 31, 2013 7:30 PM
295 no Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
304 ANYWHERE on the West side would be awesome. Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM
305 anywhere the need arises Jul 31, 2013 12:29 PM
309 Yes Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
312 Miller Park Jul 31, 2013 10:26 AM
317 yes Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
320 No. Other needs are greater. Jul 31, 2013 8:07 AM
325 Something on the west side. Jul 31, 2013 7:02 AM
326 X Jul 31, 2013 4:40 AM
329 virginia park; ebberwhite woods;Any place!!! Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
334 yes Jul 30, 2013 10:45 PM
342 downtown: put some grass on the library lot surface! Jul 30, 2013 9:48 PM
343 any locations Jul 30, 2013 9:41 PM
353 Anywhere on the west side of town Jul 30, 2013 7:34 PM
357 along the greenway (please can we have a greenway!) Jul 30, 2013 7:01 PM
362 Wellington playground, Haisley school Jul 30, 2013 6:27 PM
367 four corners of Ann Arbor Jul 30, 2013 5:45 PM
370 yes Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM
220 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
371 old west side Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
372 Any park Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
373 See above. Also Almendinger, Burns Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
374 Yes Jul 30, 2013 5:17 PM
375 I'm sure I would, but I'm not very familiar with local parks because I just got my dog this year. Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
376 Seventh, Madison and 6th Jul 30, 2013 5:01 PM
377 Maryfield Jul 30, 2013 4:59 PM
395 Bird Hills, Barton Park, Kuebler-Langford, Eberwhite Woods, Bandemer Park - basically, any and all. Jul 30, 2013 3:58 PM
397 School play yards (during specific times on the weekends) Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
398 Bandemer Black Pond woods Leslie Science Center lawn Leslie park Small Fenced in areas EVERYWHERE Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
402 Argo,b2b trail Jul 30, 2013 3:20 PM
407 Burns Park Jul 30, 2013 3:13 PM
411 yes Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM
414 Kuebler Langford, Hilltop/Girl Scout/Barton Jul 30, 2013 3:01 PM
418 Absolutely not. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
419 West Park, Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
420 Yes Jul 30, 2013 2:42 PM
425 x Jul 30, 2013 2:38 PM
426 ANY Jul 30, 2013 2:35 PM
221 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
435 Buhr, Fuller Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM
440 Miller Nature Area Ritsema Woods Nature Area Barton Nature Area Bird Hills Nature Area Jul 30, 2013 1:30 PM
441 yes Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
444 Any in Ann Arbor. Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM
449 x Jul 30, 2013 12:48 PM
458 Lot west of Slauson field. Jul 30, 2013 12:12 PM
463 No Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM
467 downtown, old west side Jul 30, 2013 11:34 AM
470 no Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
471 Crary Park, Douglas Park Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
474 absolutely not Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
475 Ypsi Township, Ford Blvd and Russell Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM
480 Waterworks Park, others.... Jul 30, 2013 11:05 AM
485 gallop, lillie, mary beth doyle Jul 30, 2013 10:59 AM
490 Yes - no specific place in mind, but something within a mile or two mile radius from downtown Jul 30, 2013 10:52 AM
494 Gallup, Kilburn, Sugarbush, near Leslie Golf Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
498 Burns park, the airport, or the park on Textile between Morgan & Platt Jul 30, 2013 10:38 AM
499 NO Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
505 All Jul 30, 2013 10:26 AM
222 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
507 Set up rotating locations each year Jul 30, 2013 10:23 AM
508 as many as possible Jul 30, 2013 10:23 AM
510 Check Jul 30, 2013 10:22 AM
511 Yes Jul 30, 2013 10:17 AM
512 Has to be in large park that can afford to lose some space to a dog park Jul 30, 2013 10:15 AM
519 Yes, any. I think all parks should have an area set aside for people and their dogs Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM
520 centrally located in the downtown area Jul 30, 2013 10:00 AM
524 no Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
525 Downtown area Jul 30, 2013 9:48 AM
526 Maryfield-Wildwood, Vets Park, County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 9:43 AM
527 Old West Side Jul 30, 2013 9:41 AM
528 ANY Jul 30, 2013 9:40 AM
536 x Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
540 no Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
541 Any Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
546 ypsilanti township Jul 30, 2013 9:19 AM
552 no Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
558 No Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
561 Wheeler Park, City Hall Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM
223 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
567 Almandinger, Virginia, Burns Parks Jul 30, 2013 8:47 AM
571 Anything on the West side Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
572 All of the above + Virginia Park Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM
573 downtown, even just a very small one would be amazing! (next to AA library?) Jul 30, 2013 8:39 AM
574 yes Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
576 any Jul 30, 2013 8:36 AM
581 Open to dog parks being anywhere Jul 30, 2013 8:25 AM
582 Park by Bach Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
584 Hunt Park, Vet's Park, Burns Park, and any of the larger parks. Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
586 Somewhere in Ypsi please! Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM
588 Yes Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
589 many of the school playgrounds during off hours--setting designated times Jul 30, 2013 8:17 AM
590 Chelsea, MI Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM
594 Yes see below. Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM
597 yes Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM
601 Buhr, County Farm Jul 30, 2013 8:03 AM
606 All of the above! Part of Slauson open land near Crest. Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
609 West Side, Miller and Maple Jul 30, 2013 7:30 AM
612 No Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
224 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
618 near Pioneer High School Jul 30, 2013 7:01 AM
624 X Jul 30, 2013 6:48 AM
633 anywhere Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM
635 Yes. All. West. Jul 30, 2013 4:29 AM
643 Burns Park; Arb; West Park Jul 30, 2013 12:32 AM
644 Jackson Road side of town Jul 30, 2013 12:31 AM
645 Small areas in all city parks Jul 30, 2013 12:23 AM
650 Any on west side Jul 29, 2013 11:46 PM
651 Hunt Jul 29, 2013 11:45 PM
659 XXX Jul 29, 2013 11:25 PM
663 yes Jul 29, 2013 11:13 PM
666 Pioneer school property (e.g. the Prairie) Jul 29, 2013 11:08 PM
667 Veterans Park,721 North Main Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
671 yes, off-leash hours work in NYC and many other cities Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM
672 Yes! Mid/south Ann Arbor Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
676 No, we only need 3-4 total. Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
680 yes, all parks are fine with me Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
686 Frizinger, Burns Park, Almendinger Jul 29, 2013 10:22 PM
692 there are many nig parks around but maybe they're Pittsfield? Montibeller, SE Area, Lillie Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
225 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
694 southwest quardrant of city Jul 29, 2013 10:12 PM
696 yes Jul 29, 2013 10:10 PM
697 No Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
698 Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
699 Haisley elementary Jul 29, 2013 10:06 PM
700 More is better Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM
703 Yes West Side Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
704 whereever possible Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
705 West Park Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
715 As few as possible Jul 29, 2013 9:34 PM
720 Yes, Northwest area of AA Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
721 ? Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
722 Wellington park, merry field, miller park Jul 29, 2013 9:22 PM
723 Fuller! Jul 29, 2013 9:20 PM
727 Bandemer Jul 29, 2013 9:05 PM
730 Northeast Jul 29, 2013 9:02 PM
732 Yes Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM
740 Anywhere in AA Jul 29, 2013 8:49 PM
741 yup, anywhere Jul 29, 2013 8:46 PM
226 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
744 west park, pioneer nature area Jul 29, 2013 8:42 PM
748 virgina park, west park, allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
751 Cranbrook Park Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
755 any large natural wood area Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
762 A few would be good so as to ease congestion and therefore lower probability of conflict Jul 29, 2013 8:19 PM
766 arb, gallup park Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM
770 Island Drive, Fuller Park Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM
771 Old Road Commission building site by YMCA Jul 29, 2013 8:06 PM
779 Any and all Jul 29, 2013 7:51 PM
785 Ann-Arbor/Saline Rd. area; UM campus; Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
796 NO, NO, NO!!! Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
798 first and william parking lot Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM
805 on the river Jul 29, 2013 6:53 PM
815 No Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
816 Yes please Jul 29, 2013 6:12 PM
824 No Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
825 elementary school areas (small part) Jul 29, 2013 5:33 PM
830 anything on the West Side of Ann Arbor Jul 29, 2013 5:29 PM
832 How about land off Maple near Pauline Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM
227 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
836 Arborview/Abbott area Jul 29, 2013 5:12 PM
840 I support any and all designated space for off-leash dogs (fenced) Jul 29, 2013 4:58 PM
847 city of Ann Arbor - any location Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
853 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
857 Y Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
860 Bird Hills Nature Area, Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
865 Riverside Park, Bird Hills, Bach School big playground Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM
869 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
871 One at least in each main area of the city Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
872 no Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
873 bird, kuebler-langford, west, Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
876 Yes Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
877 Yes bandemer, kubler langford Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM
894 any woods, natural parks Jul 29, 2013 4:07 PM
898 Northside a2 Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM
899 Anywhere in Ann Arbor Jul 29, 2013 4:00 PM
901 Ideally, I'd like to see a dog park within a 10 minute walk of all Ann Arbor residents Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM
912 West Park, Mary Beth Doyle Park, Wooster Park Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
914 yes Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
228 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
932 Dexter Jul 29, 2013 3:36 PM
934 Anywhere! Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM
939 Any park! Jul 29, 2013 3:19 PM
941 Somewhere on the West side of town Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
I do not want a dog park at this location (please provide name of park)
2 sledding hill at Wurster Aug 12, 2013 11:20 PM
3 Hunt park Aug 12, 2013 10:47 PM
8 Wurster Aug 12, 2013 6:06 PM
12 Gallup Aug 12, 2013 5:01 PM
13 West Park, Wurster Park Aug 12, 2013 4:21 PM
14 Argo Park Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM
23 West Park Aug 12, 2013 1:18 PM
34 Wurster Park Aug 12, 2013 7:14 AM
39 Wurster Park Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
42 Wellington Aug 11, 2013 8:25 PM
45 Wooster, Almindinger Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM
47 Wurster park Aug 11, 2013 3:56 PM
50 WURSTER Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM
51 Wurster Aug 11, 2013 1:41 PM
229 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
57 Wurster Park Aug 10, 2013 1:26 PM
60 Maryfield Aug 10, 2013 11:42 AM
66 Wurster Aug 9, 2013 7:12 PM
79 Island Park Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
83 Olson Aug 9, 2013 12:47 PM
86 no Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
89 West Park, Wurster Park, Hannover Park Aug 9, 2013 12:32 AM
90 Burns Park Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
92 Anywhere Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
93 Wurster (too small, would destroy character) Aug 8, 2013 4:02 PM
104 Wurster Aug 8, 2013 7:32 AM
107 Wurster Park Aug 7, 2013 9:50 PM
110 Nowhere Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM
111 Allmendinger park (it is within a block of my residence) Aug 7, 2013 2:36 PM
112 Wuster Aug 7, 2013 2:14 PM
113 Wurster Aug 7, 2013 1:55 PM
118 Wurster Park Aug 6, 2013 8:38 PM
119 Wurster Park Aug 6, 2013 7:34 PM
120 Kilbourn Park, Leslie Park, Gallup Park Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
230 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
124 Wurster, West Aug 6, 2013 9:43 AM
128 Allmendinger Aug 6, 2013 1:31 AM
129 wurster park Aug 5, 2013 11:42 PM
130 None Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
132 Wurster Park Aug 5, 2013 3:04 PM
134 Wurster Park Aug 5, 2013 2:49 PM
137 Wurster Aug 5, 2013 1:41 PM
140 Wurster Park Aug 5, 2013 12:25 PM
143 Wurster Aug 5, 2013 11:32 AM
145 Wurster Park Aug 5, 2013 10:37 AM
154 West Park Aug 5, 2013 8:07 AM
160 Beckley Park Aug 4, 2013 10:50 PM
163 Wurster Park Aug 4, 2013 8:20 PM
166 Wurster Park Aug 4, 2013 5:20 PM
168 Wurster Aug 4, 2013 5:18 PM
173 Wurster Park Aug 4, 2013 1:14 PM
175 Wurster Park Aug 4, 2013 12:36 PM
178 Wurster Park Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
180 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 11:39 PM
231 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
183 Wurster Aug 3, 2013 7:44 PM
185 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 6:53 PM
186 Wurster Park--we have lived nearby for 11 years and our two children use it regularly!!! Aug 3, 2013 5:40 PM
187 the little parks around Fifth & Liberty or any of that size. Aug 3, 2013 4:41 PM
189 Wurster Park Aug 3, 2013 3:06 PM
194 Wurster, Eberwhite, Fritz, Almendinger Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
195 Wurster Aug 3, 2013 10:45 AM
204 Wurster Aug 2, 2013 5:21 PM
205 virginia park Aug 2, 2013 5:17 PM
207 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
216 city hall promendade Aug 2, 2013 1:39 PM
223 The Arb, in West Park itself. though NOT opposed to spot across from the church Aug 2, 2013 11:05 AM
225 Wurster or Allmendinger Aug 2, 2013 9:53 AM
226 Wurster Aug 2, 2013 9:51 AM
227 Wooster-- unless it's the WHOLE park; too small Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM
228 Wurster Park Aug 2, 2013 9:18 AM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
230 Wurster Aug 2, 2013 8:42 AM
231 Wuster Park Aug 2, 2013 8:35 AM
232 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
236 Wurster Park Aug 1, 2013 9:50 PM
238 Any neighborhood park in the city Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
239 Wurster Aug 1, 2013 8:26 PM
241 Wurster park, ward 5 Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
243 Wurster Park, West Park, Hannover Aug 1, 2013 5:40 PM
244 Wurster Park, West Park, Alemendinger Park, 721 N. Main city yard Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM
245 Wurster Park Aug 1, 2013 3:33 PM
247 West Park unless in space that does not interfere with homes and yards Aug 1, 2013 2:40 PM
248 Small neighborhood parks Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
251 Wurster, Allemendinger Aug 1, 2013 12:51 PM
253 Wurster Aug 1, 2013 12:29 PM
256 One per Ward Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
258 Wurster seems to small given the types of use it gets Aug 1, 2013 11:13 AM
260 bandameer, west, bird hills, Aug 1, 2013 10:48 AM
263 Wurster Park Aug 1, 2013 10:03 AM
265 Wurster Park. Too close to houses. The park has other priorities Aug 1, 2013 9:57 AM
266 Gallup Aug 1, 2013 9:53 AM
267 Wurster Park Aug 1, 2013 9:50 AM
271 Burr Oak Park Aug 1, 2013 9:11 AM
233 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
272 West Park, Hunt Park, Bird Hills Aug 1, 2013 8:21 AM
273 Wurster Park Aug 1, 2013 8:03 AM
274 Wurster; any children's play parks Aug 1, 2013 7:26 AM
279 Burns Park Jul 31, 2013 11:11 PM
280 Wurster Jul 31, 2013 10:57 PM
282 Wuster park Jul 31, 2013 10:14 PM
283 Wurster Jul 31, 2013 10:04 PM
284 Wuster Park Jul 31, 2013 9:37 PM
285 wurster park Jul 31, 2013 8:59 PM
289 brandemere Jul 31, 2013 7:17 PM
291 allmendinger Jul 31, 2013 7:00 PM
293 Woodbury Park (too small and well-used by kids!) Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM
295 any people park, the dogs are uncontrolled. Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
298 Winchell Jul 31, 2013 4:16 PM
307 Wurster (too small) Jul 31, 2013 11:42 AM
308 Esch Park, Eberwhite, near any school or current park Jul 31, 2013 11:15 AM
309 In the water Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
315 Wurster Park Jul 31, 2013 9:55 AM
317 Las Vegas Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
234 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
320 Wurster Park, West Park Jul 31, 2013 8:07 AM
323 West Park Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM
331 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 11:00 PM
333 West Park or Wuster Park Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM
335 Sugarbush, Bromley Jul 30, 2013 10:41 PM
336 In any of the neighborhood parks. Too much opportunity for noise & nuisance. Jul 30, 2013 10:36 PM
337 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 10:32 PM
340 Wurster park Jul 30, 2013 10:23 PM
341 burns park Jul 30, 2013 10:06 PM
343 schools...during school hours Jul 30, 2013 9:41 PM
344 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 9:31 PM
347 Bader Park Jul 30, 2013 9:21 PM
350 Anywhere on the grounds of a school Jul 30, 2013 7:47 PM
351 West Park Jul 30, 2013 7:40 PM
355 Wurster Park Jul 30, 2013 7:04 PM
361 Wurster, West Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM
364 West Park Jul 30, 2013 6:23 PM
375 Any park that is right next to a busy road that does not have a fenced-in area. Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
381 Allmendinger Park, West Park, Wooster Park Jul 30, 2013 4:47 PM
235 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
387 Waterworks Jul 30, 2013 4:33 PM
390 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
393 West Park on Chapin Jul 30, 2013 4:18 PM
399 Beckley Jul 30, 2013 3:24 PM
410 Landsdowne Park Jul 30, 2013 3:08 PM
412 Bird Hills or Barton Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
413 Wurster Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM
416 Slausson Schoolyard Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM
418 Any of the parks. Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
437 any park where there is also a playground Jul 30, 2013 1:58 PM
439 West Park Jul 30, 2013 1:40 PM
447 Buhr Park Jul 30, 2013 12:50 PM
455 Hunt Jul 30, 2013 12:24 PM
460 Wurster Park (too small) [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 12:05 PM
461 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 11:55 AM
463 West [West park] Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM
470 no Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
472 WURSTER [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM
474 give it up Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
236 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
478 Wurster Park, Ann Arbor [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
492 West Park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
499 West Park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
502 West [West park] Jul 30, 2013 10:28 AM
524 Gallup Park and near schools Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
532 Worster [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
537 West Park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
540 none Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
552 no Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
556 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 9:05 AM
558 West park, Wurster Park [Wurster] [West park] Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
560 west park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 9:03 AM
564 Vets Jul 30, 2013 8:51 AM
568 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 8:45 AM
574 n/a Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
607 West Park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 7:33 AM
612 Yes Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
621 West near church [West park] Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
622 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
237 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
623 Wuster [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 6:50 AM
628 West Park [West park] Jul 30, 2013 6:22 AM
629 Friesinger Jul 30, 2013 6:21 AM
639 Wurster Park, West Park [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 2:44 AM
647 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 30, 2013 12:02 AM
649 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 11:53 PM
656 west park, gallop [West park] Jul 29, 2013 11:34 PM
669 Winchell Park Jul 29, 2013 10:57 PM
676 Birdhills Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
683 Winchell Park, Burns Park, County Farm Park, Gallup Park Jul 29, 2013 10:26 PM
687 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 10:20 PM
688 Near schools or playgrounds Jul 29, 2013 10:19 PM
689 burns park Jul 29, 2013 10:18 PM
690 Vets Jul 29, 2013 10:17 PM
692 any place where the park is too small and the dog park will interfere with other activitoes Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM
693 All parks within city limits - seek space out in the "countryside" Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM
697 Hunt Park Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
701 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 10:02 PM
706 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 9:50 PM
238 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
714 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 9:36 PM
715 Any city parksAs parks near schools Jul 29, 2013 9:34 PM
721 ? Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
725 Schaffer Jul 29, 2013 9:15 PM
726 Buhr Park Jul 29, 2013 9:06 PM
727 Allmendinger Jul 29, 2013 9:05 PM
731 Not in small parks like Wuster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 9:01 PM
742 any park that is not fenced in specifically for dogs Jul 29, 2013 8:45 PM
751 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM
756 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 8:30 PM
761 the arb Jul 29, 2013 8:22 PM
764 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 8:15 PM
765 Kerrytown / Old Fourth Ward Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM
787 County Farm Park Jul 29, 2013 7:31 PM
790 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM
801 Greenview Jul 29, 2013 7:04 PM
807 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 6:49 PM
809 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 6:41 PM
812 Burr Park Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM
239 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
813 West Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM
815 Wildwood park Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
818 Burns Park Jul 29, 2013 6:08 PM
820 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 6:03 PM
824 Hollywood Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
828 any city or county park Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM
835 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 5:17 PM
838 wurster, school parks, nature areas [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
839 Almendinger or Wuster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 5:00 PM
842 West Park, Allmendinger [West park] Jul 29, 2013 4:51 PM
844 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 4:50 PM
845 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
849 Buhr Jul 29, 2013 4:44 PM
856 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
861 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 4:34 PM
862 Clinton park Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
871 Not at Haisley Elementary Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
872 all parks Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
880 West side of West Park, Hannah Park, potential top of library parking garage, liberty plaza [West park] Jul 29, 2013 4:15 PM
240 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
883 Hansen Park (too much traffic) Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
888 burns park Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
889 Worster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
890 Greenview Park Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
906 Wurster [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 3:53 PM
908 Wurster Park [Wurster] Jul 29, 2013 3:50 PM
913 West park, Hunt Park [West park] Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM
916 Any nature area/any area not currently human dominated Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM
925 Bromley Park Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
I do not want a dog park anywhere in the city (please type an 'X')
31 x Aug 12, 2013 9:28 AM
35 x No park that is a city mattedr Aug 12, 2013 5:11 AM
39 X Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
40 X Aug 11, 2013 9:31 PM
56 X Aug 10, 2013 2:14 PM
86 x Aug 9, 2013 8:43 AM
90 X Aug 8, 2013 9:30 PM
92 X Aug 8, 2013 4:05 PM
96 X Aug 8, 2013 2:03 PM
241 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
100 XXXXXXX Aug 8, 2013 9:35 AM
118 X Aug 6, 2013 8:38 PM
120 X Aug 6, 2013 1:52 PM
130 False Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
143 X Aug 5, 2013 11:32 AM
146 X Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
151 x Aug 5, 2013 9:31 AM
163 X Aug 4, 2013 8:20 PM
172 X Aug 4, 2013 1:54 PM
178 X Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
188 x Aug 3, 2013 3:25 PM
204 X Aug 2, 2013 5:21 PM
205 x Aug 2, 2013 5:17 PM
207 X Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
218 X Aug 2, 2013 1:33 PM
229 no Aug 2, 2013 8:54 AM
230 X Aug 2, 2013 8:42 AM
231 X Aug 2, 2013 8:35 AM
236 X Aug 1, 2013 9:50 PM
242 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
238 X Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM
241 X. Unless it is newly purchased and solely dedicated to dogs. Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
254 x Aug 1, 2013 12:25 PM
255 NO more dog parks Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
260 X Aug 1, 2013 10:48 AM
268 X Aug 1, 2013 9:47 AM
284 x Jul 31, 2013 9:37 PM
292 X Jul 31, 2013 6:42 PM
295 away from people parks is better Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM
299 X Jul 31, 2013 3:13 PM
300 X Jul 31, 2013 3:10 PM
308 X Jul 31, 2013 11:15 AM
309 East lansing, Go blue. Jul 31, 2013 11:13 AM
313 x Jul 31, 2013 10:13 AM
330 X Jul 31, 2013 12:05 AM
332 x Jul 30, 2013 10:56 PM
338 x Jul 30, 2013 10:26 PM
361 Vets Park, County Farm Park Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM
389 x Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM
243 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
392 X Dogs should walk their neighborhood Jul 30, 2013 4:19 PM
418 x Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
421 x Jul 30, 2013 2:41 PM
422 X Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
432 X Jul 30, 2013 2:17 PM
448 X Jul 30, 2013 12:49 PM
452 x Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
455 X Jul 30, 2013 12:24 PM
464 X Jul 30, 2013 11:40 AM
468 X Jul 30, 2013 11:32 AM
470 x Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
474 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM
478 X Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
482 X Jul 30, 2013 11:02 AM
499 X Jul 30, 2013 10:35 AM
500 X Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM
522 x Jul 30, 2013 9:54 AM
523 X Jul 30, 2013 9:52 AM
533 X Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
244 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
539 X Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
540 x Jul 30, 2013 9:26 AM
548 x Jul 30, 2013 9:18 AM
552 x Jul 30, 2013 9:13 AM
553 X Jul 30, 2013 9:11 AM
558 X Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM
574 disagree Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
575 Hate much? Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
612 X Jul 30, 2013 7:20 AM
628 x Jul 30, 2013 6:22 AM
629 x Jul 30, 2013 6:21 AM
632 X Jul 30, 2013 5:48 AM
637 x Jul 30, 2013 3:18 AM
652 X Jul 29, 2013 11:41 PM
662 x Jul 29, 2013 11:14 PM
674 X Jul 29, 2013 10:46 PM
678 X Jul 29, 2013 10:34 PM
679 X Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
681 x Jul 29, 2013 10:27 PM
245 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
688 X Jul 29, 2013 10:19 PM
689 x Jul 29, 2013 10:18 PM
693 X Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM
697 X Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM
715 X Jul 29, 2013 9:34 PM
716 x Jul 29, 2013 9:32 PM
719 X Jul 29, 2013 9:29 PM
725 X Jul 29, 2013 9:15 PM
728 X Jul 29, 2013 9:04 PM
733 X Jul 29, 2013 8:59 PM
745 x Jul 29, 2013 8:40 PM
746 X Jul 29, 2013 8:40 PM
758 x Jul 29, 2013 8:27 PM
760 X Jul 29, 2013 8:24 PM
764 X Jul 29, 2013 8:15 PM
773 X Jul 29, 2013 8:02 PM
775 x Jul 29, 2013 7:57 PM
783 x Jul 29, 2013 7:40 PM
796 X Jul 29, 2013 7:11 PM
246 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
810 X Jul 29, 2013 6:39 PM
813 I don't want any neighborhood park repurposed for a dog park. Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM
815 X Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
824 X Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
826 x Jul 29, 2013 5:32 PM
828 X Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM
834 X Jul 29, 2013 5:20 PM
843 X Jul 29, 2013 4:50 PM
845 X Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
852 x Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
858 X Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
859 X Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
864 x Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM
867 xxx Jul 29, 2013 4:25 PM
872 X Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
885 X Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM
888 x Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
890 X Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
896 x Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM
247 of 317 Page 3, Q11. Would you support a dog park being located in…? (Answer all that apply)
897 X Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM
902 x Jul 29, 2013 3:57 PM
911 X Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
917 X Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
921 X Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
922 X Jul 29, 2013 3:41 PM
926 x Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
248 of 317 249 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
1 Help to make any city dog-park better equipped to meet the needs or wildlife as well as dogs. ie...butterfly gardens, native Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM plants, bird houses, etc...
2 can help at events, but no chair Aug 12, 2013 2:43 PM
3 Not willing to volunteer Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
4 I would pay taxes, to support dog parks. Aug 11, 2013 8:25 PM
5 Monitor tags for dogs Aug 10, 2013 2:37 PM
6 not sure Aug 9, 2013 4:33 PM
7 If there are no dog parks I would be glad to volunteer Aug 8, 2013 2:03 PM
8 no Aug 7, 2013 2:14 PM
9 I'll help keep a park clean and org events that I use regularly Aug 7, 2013 8:03 AM
10 No Aug 6, 2013 7:34 PM
11 Turf and shade trees. Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM
12 One-two 3 hours a month as a "monitor" Aug 5, 2013 1:04 PM
13 No Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM
14 possibly other tasks Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM
15 I am too old Aug 4, 2013 4:27 PM
16 NO Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
17 many participants of "gatherings" self police on issues like cleaning and dog behavior Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
18 never Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM
19 yes, if it's close enough that I'd use it regularly Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM
250 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
20 sponsors will advertise, lower everyones costs. Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM
21 no Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM
22 Funds should be used before more is spent on baseball and soccer, which serve fewer homeowners. Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM
23 I have experienced that a typical dog park goer will help keep the park clean and organized along with donating toys Aug 2, 2013 3:00 PM
24 I would love to teach a class on proper dog park etiquette. Aug 2, 2013 10:38 AM
25 maintain trails, put up signage, poop bag poles, fence off areas to protect nests. Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM
26 Call police Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM
27 Donate goods like waste bags Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM
28 SEt up an agreementiwth a group that wil spearhead maintenance, and stick with requirements. If volunteer disappear, Aug 1, 2013 5:40 PM the park should be closed.
29 Fundraising should not be necessary Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM
30 NO Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
31 No. Aug 1, 2013 12:10 PM
32 none Aug 1, 2013 9:57 AM
33 I'd like to, but need more suggestions. Aug 1, 2013 12:22 AM
34 None Jul 31, 2013 4:16 PM
35 I already do a daily pick up of dog poop that doesn't belong to my dogs. Jul 31, 2013 12:29 PM
36 No, we pay $14,000 a year in taxes and that should be enough to maintain our share of a dog park. Jul 31, 2013 11:05 AM
37 no Jul 31, 2013 10:13 AM
38 NO Jul 31, 2013 9:55 AM
251 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
39 We're supposed to depend on volunteers to do this? Who is going to coordinate them? Is that a paid position. If so, I do Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM not support it.
40 no, i won't be using one. Jul 30, 2013 10:54 PM
41 No way - I keep up after my own dogs & I think others should be responsible too. Jul 30, 2013 10:36 PM
42 . Jul 30, 2013 9:28 PM
43 How reliable will volunteers be for long-term maintenance? Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM
44 If the city supports it, the city will need to maintain it. Jul 30, 2013 6:23 PM
45 Find sponsors that can advertise at the parks Jul 30, 2013 5:45 PM
46 These tasks should never be volunteer. If you can't hire staff don't do it. Volunteers are not reliable Jul 30, 2013 4:48 PM
47 No, I would not olunteer Jul 30, 2013 4:19 PM
48 Work with people whose dogs need behavior modification to be able to use a dog park Jul 30, 2013 3:58 PM
49 fix gates, alert city to issues that need immediate attention Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM
50 NO Jul 30, 2013 3:24 PM
51 No time Jul 30, 2013 3:22 PM
52 Annual adopt a park might work Jul 30, 2013 2:58 PM
53 no Jul 30, 2013 2:56 PM
54 We're old and sedentary so anything we can do from home Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
55 never Jul 30, 2013 2:40 PM
56 Possibly Jul 30, 2013 2:39 PM
57 I would volunteer in exchange for free or reduced fee use of the park Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM
252 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
58 none Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
59 you got to be kidding!!!!!! Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
60 Contribute money for landscaping. Jul 30, 2013 11:26 AM
61 If there was a park that I could bring my dog to i would definitely volunteer. I'm reluctant to sign up to volunteer at this Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM point because there is not a resource for me to use.
62 Dog owners need to clean after their pets! Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
63 Donate money Jul 30, 2013 11:10 AM
64 Don't we pay fees and taxes already? Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM
65 Depends on whether there is a decent dog park Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
66 We keep our park, Olson, clean. Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM
67 not willing Jul 30, 2013 9:11 AM
68 Not if I have to pay for the park Jul 30, 2013 9:01 AM
69 maybe depending on where it's located Jul 30, 2013 8:28 AM
70 Monitor Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM
71 Monitor activities and dog interactions. Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM
72 I would be interested in volunteering Jul 30, 2013 7:09 AM
73 I would volunteer if one is within walking distances Jul 30, 2013 7:08 AM
74 it would depend on whether it was going to be a dog park within walking distance of my home Jul 30, 2013 7:01 AM
75 No Jul 30, 2013 6:59 AM
76 Folks would need to pick up after their dog Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
253 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
77 no, bad idea Jul 30, 2013 6:21 AM
78 Perhaps money for improvements could be made by fundraising at the park by bake sales, clinics, etc. Jul 30, 2013 12:31 AM
79 If at Hunt Park I would be willing to do any of these things Jul 29, 2013 11:39 PM
80 No, I already pay my taxes, and my dog license fees, and my dog park fees. I expect the city to manage my tax dollars Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM responsibly, and provide what is needed to the city; Such as police/fire protection, street lights, Parks, SIDEWALKS, crosswalks, and Safe places to socialize dogs. Dogs are necessary to the wellbeing of many. We need to provide for their wellbeing.
81 Probably not. Busy working single mom. Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
82 education on value of dog parks to larger community - esp as it relates to dog socialization Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM
83 I clean whenever I am there Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
84 Yes Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
85 policing other owners to be responsible about picking up after their dogs Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
86 No, i already pay a fee Jul 29, 2013 7:45 PM
87 NO Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM
88 No Jul 29, 2013 5:53 PM
89 would not volunteer Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM
90 Clean up feces Jul 29, 2013 4:52 PM
91 no Jul 29, 2013 4:50 PM
92 no Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
93 I would pay a fee Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM
94 No Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
254 of 317 Page 3, Q12. Would you be willing to volunteer at a dog park to:(Select all that apply.)
95 No. Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM
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1 Please discuss this with Rita Mitchell who is very active with making Wurster Park work for everyone. Aug 12, 2013 11:20 PM
2 People often use hunt park in my neighborhood to let their dogs loose without consideration of others in the park. My Aug 12, 2013 10:47 PM small children are allergic and will break out in hives or worse if licked by a dog. It terrifies me when owners have no regard for the rules. If given the choice I would pick a specific fenced in area vs. free range time. It seems much more safe for the rest of us.
3 Good for dogs to get to play together Good for neighbors and dog owners to get to know each other. My answers for Aug 12, 2013 10:25 PM questionss 1-7 were cut off.
4 There just are not enough dog parks... I like the idea of smaller/simpler neighborhood gathering places. I have met so Aug 12, 2013 7:36 PM many people in the park with my dog. It has been a wonderful experience. Old, young, new to the country, everyone talks and shares a little piece of their day. That is how I found out about this survey!
5 Some sort of daily policing needs to take place for these parks to be safe. People are bringing aggressive dogs to the Aug 12, 2013 5:31 PM parks and not monitoring them.
6 The aim of a "walkable" park means that a dog park would have to be present in many or all neighborhoods, unless you Aug 12, 2013 4:21 PM favor only downtown residents. Even then, locations would vary in accessibility.
7 Beckley Park is an ideal spot, close to downtown, but away from traffic/businesses/a density of residences. There is Aug 12, 2013 3:57 PM plenty of on-street parking. The green hilly space is used for nothing; it's to sloped for sports, not steep enough/safe for sledding. The grassy area is a wasted space that requires mowing. Building a dog park here would still leave plenty of space for toddlers to play, quite separate from where dogs could be contained, and right now only toddlers and the occasional bocce player regularly use this park. (I should know, I take my babysitting charges here weekly!) Also, many folks currently use Fairview Cemetery as an unofficial dog park. Beckley Park is a great alternative. I help organize an annual Northside Neighborhood Picnic in Beckley Park that is attended by hundreds. Even during this event, the only such event in the park, the green area is not used. If the space isn't big enough to accommodate larger dogs (although it may be), perhaps a small-dog only park would be possible. Wether of not the part is converted to a dog park, I would love to see the space used for something! A native-plant meadow is another viable alternative to wasted mowing. A section of Island View is also a good alternative. With the increasing popularity of the Argo Cascades, it is clear that people will use this park if there are amenities they desire. The portion of this park near the DTE station and Broadway Bridge are rarely used by anyone except vagrants. A dog park here would do double duty, to discourage vagrancy and better utilize the field area. As much as I would like more dog parks, I would not support clearing natural areas to create them (example: repurposing NAP or NAPP properties). Formatting issue on #11--Other locations for dog parks: West Park, Shoreview Park, Island View Park, County Farm Park, Vet's Park, part of the DTE property across from Argo Cascades Please contact me if you need more info: Mary Mathias: [email protected]
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8 Dog parks provide socialization for dogs AND humans. They are a benefit to building a strong community, a scenario Aug 12, 2013 3:50 PM that I witnessed first hand while living in Chicago and meeting many new friends and neighbors while gathered at the dog park.
9 Our dog died a few years ago. I *really* appreciate the city taking a more reasonable approach for dogs and their Aug 12, 2013 3:03 PM owners!
10 HAppy with park-- think fee is too high Aug 12, 2013 2:43 PM
11 Thank you for pursuing this. It is amazingly "backward" of AA to not have organized dog parks. Aug 12, 2013 2:17 PM
12 Dog Parks are a great idea for people who are scared of getting sued. Instead of segrating parks for just dogs, just make Aug 12, 2013 1:36 PM the existing parts more dog and pet friendly. People who complain can watch TV.
13 I very strongly believe, as taxpayers, we should not have to pay for a dog park license. Just as parents with children do Aug 12, 2013 1:13 PM not pay for a playground license for their children.
14 Thank you for providing this survey. Aug 12, 2013 10:55 AM
15 My dogs thank you for keeping this going. Aug 12, 2013 9:42 AM
16 The dogs in Wurster are already a huge nuisance for neighbors. People refuse to keep their dogs on leashes, and clean Aug 12, 2013 7:14 AM up after them! The park is FULLY used by the kids and families in the neighborhood in all seasons and a dog park would ruin a family institution!
17 Why is this a City issue. Will the city provide a Cat Park for my 2 cats? Who will pay for the dog park. Why would the Aug 12, 2013 5:11 AM Why does the City get involved? I have always had a dog but would not dream of a dog park funded other than a dog owner,. I am in the process to find a dog but would not make it the responsibility of the city. Who will fund and maintain the dog park? Who will be liable in case of injuries to residence., Who will monitor noice level? Will the City think about our cat's needs? Really, the City should stay focused on more relevant issues.
18 Although I used to very occasionally go to Swift Run, once I found out there was a fee I stopped going because there are Aug 11, 2013 11:12 PM no amenities there for the dogs worth paying for. Saline (Mill Pond park) dog park is significantly smaller yet offers shade and an open water source for dogs to play in which makes it a far superior space - and it's free. I would pay for the latter if I had to because they offer more than just a fence. Also, I'm not opposed to the idea of allowing an 'evening for the dogs' to be off leash at a local park (my own dog hikes with me off leash often in far-off wooded areas around Michigan), but I do have concerns about the poor judgement of the human owners not admitting to themselves that their dog might NEED to be on a leash, if given the opportunity to test it out in an open park. Most A2 parks have busy roads for borders and I
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can see more than a few dogs running off, especially when in the company of other dogs chasing each other and playing. My own dog is a CGC trained dog and I am confident in my voice control of her, but I don't necessarily believe most owners have that true confidence in the dog's recall ability yet would still attempt it if they were given the go ahead to do so in a public park. For that reason this idea of allowing an off-leash time in an unfenced park, while I like the idea for my own, trained, dog, makes me leery about the aptitude to handle this from the public at large.
19 Not in Wurster Park or anywhere in the Old Westside!!!! Aug 11, 2013 9:44 PM
20 I like dogs as much as the next person, but I don't think dog parks are something we should be spending public money Aug 11, 2013 9:31 PM on. If dog owners want a dog park they should raise private funds to buy property and pay for the upkeep (set up an endowment?).
21 WHY are you considering another dog park when you can NOT maintain the ones you currently have? Why can't there Aug 11, 2013 5:35 PM be drinking water at the Swift Run dog park? How about fixing the parking lot???
22 Wow, this is survey is too heavily weighted to dog owners; the intent of item 11 is not clear. The function of a dog park Aug 11, 2013 5:24 PM within a park: rules/regularions - is not included. For example, what happens if a pedestrian is attached/jump upon by a dog? Who is responsible?
23 Prefer to have a designated area that is directly accessible to the entrance. The dog run area in saline is far from parking, Aug 11, 2013 4:06 PM across a field, and past the kid play area. Many owners "forget"! To leash their dogs as they pass the kid area = dangerous. Please avoid this in AA.
24 Just in case it was missed previously, I am going to state my biggest concerns again - dogs getting loose via the gates. I Aug 11, 2013 4:05 PM have personally had my dog escape from the Swift Run dog park and run out into traffic. It was terrifying to say the least. A woman coming into the park was careless and left the first gate open, and then continued into the park, allowing my dog to slip past both gates. If a good Samaritan hadn't grabbed him in the park across the street, my dog might not be alive today. I suggest either investing in making the first gate a spring loaded, self-latching exterior gate (so that even when careless people enter the park, it still shuts), or installing a new, long gate across the path by the porta-potty, to total three gates, all a good distance away from each other to discourage leaving them open. Also there could be mores signs posted to advise shutting the gates, to remind people who seem to forget.
25 I would LOVE designated off leash hours in parks!! Thank you for caring about our (the dog owning public's) opinion Aug 11, 2013 3:47 PM enough to make and read thus survey!!!!
26 would like event board or bulletin board so certain types/sizes of dogs can meet for playtime. puppy time, pitbull time, Aug 11, 2013 3:40 PM senior meet and greets, etc.
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27 We either walk and/or run with our 2 dogs on their leashes at least 3X/day & have fenced yard so we do not need a dog Aug 11, 2013 3:01 PM park in our neighborhood. community.
28 I am not opposed to dog parks. However, I live near Wurster which is being considered. I don't mind dog owners using it. Aug 11, 2013 1:41 PM In fact many dog owners already use it and unleash there dogs anyway even though it is against the rules. I don't mind this. However, I don't want this nice quiet neighborhood to become a driving/parking mess. This is a small park as it is and good for the neighbors and a small amount of others to use. If you open it to dog owners, it will no longer be as appealing for the neighbors who can walk to use it.
29 Plenty of time has already been spent talking, waffling, and avoiding –– the fact that it took ten years to get the NIMBY Aug 11, 2013 11:59 AM locations that we DO have is NOT a bragging point, rather, it is clear evidence of PAC disfunction. It's time for a Dog Park.
30 I think that any new park needs to have space for small dogs. I have a medium size dog that loves other dogs but plays Aug 11, 2013 11:41 AM too rough if they're very small. For dog safety, it is best to put dogs under twenty pound in their own area.
31 I woud be nice there was pea gravel instead of the "slag' that is presently there at Olsen Park. But the slag is better than Aug 11, 2013 12:48 AM woodchips which are definitely not desirable because of infection.
32 Shelters for dog parents for protection from extreme heat / cold. The dogs need exercise no matter what the weather. Aug 11, 2013 12:48 AM Everybody needs shade trees in summer. Attendants would help a lot with bullies.
33 Swift Run needs a city monitor and access by swipe key only! Cost should be $75.00 per year. Aug 10, 2013 2:37 PM
34 My parents went to school in Ann Arbor thirty years ago. When they come to visit, they always comment on how hard it Aug 10, 2013 2:17 PM has become to have dogs here, especially in terms of finding places to let dogs run. Even creating some off-leash hours in existing parks would be very helpful.
35 I don't think this is the most significant park issue. Aug 10, 2013 1:26 PM
36 In any negative comments about dog parks, substitute the word children for the word dogs to check the substance. I Aug 10, 2013 12:28 PM support park use for EVERYone. I don't believe in "I want a dog park, just not in MY neighborhood." Other cities have successful dog parks. Why not analyze how they do it and apply those solutions to Ann Arbor's situation.
37 would LOVE it if there were times when humans and dogs were allowed to walk thru parks w/ dog off leash!! Aug 10, 2013 10:39 AM
38 If New York City can accommodate dogs off leash in Central Park, there's no reason this should be such a difficult Aug 10, 2013 10:24 AM problem for Ann Arbor. It doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Open school grounds early in the morning and
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late at night, make residents aware of the hours, so non-dog people are aware of the possibility of dogs at certain times, increase fines for not picking up after dogs.
39 We appreciate having the park patrolled. Aug 9, 2013 10:45 PM
40 Thank you for wanting to provide more dog park options to families. :) Aug 9, 2013 3:52 PM
41 There should NEVER be any non-fenced in area where it is allowed for dogs to run off-leash! This is dangerous because Aug 9, 2013 3:20 PM too many owners do not pay attn to their dogs and don't even know how to recognize when their dog is becoming aggressive. Also, city of ann arbor should consider a key fob access to the park to ensure that people who are using the dog parks actually paid the annual fee. Most people using the dog parks don't pay the fee. This annoys me since I did pay.
42 I live in Dexter but work in Ann Arbor (48104) I volunteer at HSHV and foster many of their dogs and would love a park Aug 9, 2013 3:10 PM close to my work, but don't know where any of the parks are!
43 There are so many under-utilized and even un-utilized green spaces in Ann Arbor. We should be able to come to some Aug 9, 2013 3:06 PM agreement on sharing those spaces in neighborhoods. When dog parks are in the neighborhood, traffic does not increase, there is a sense of community and ownership among the dog owners, and neighborhood security is enhanced by the increased neighborhood activity.
44 Off leash time inside a fence would be nice at the dog park. Aug 9, 2013 3:03 PM
45 My issue with the dog parks is the behavior of owners. There should be etiquette training and strict requirements for use Aug 9, 2013 12:47 PM of parks period but especially for dog owners. Dog owners need to demonstrate and pay for this service. I’m sick of seeing dog poop on the trail and not picked up all over the park.
46 I would really love to have a dog park around where the dogs can swim Aug 9, 2013 11:39 AM
47 I think dog parks are a great idea, but they need t be monitored and certain rules and guidelines need to be enforced for Aug 9, 2013 11:27 AM owners to feel safe bringing their animals there.
48 I love the fact Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County finally got a dog park. A park closer to where I live would be great! Aug 9, 2013 7:29 AM
49 Please do not move forward with the unfenced offleash concept. I believe that it will result in much more off-leash activity Aug 9, 2013 12:32 AM all over town, because of lack of enforcement. I am concerned overall that implementation of a dog park will result in more off-leash activity, outside of the dog parks. Will leash use enforcement be included with implementation of an in- town dog park?
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50 I think it is important for humans and dogs to reconnect with nature Aug 8, 2013 4:45 PM
51 I fully support the city's development of dog parks. However, there need to be many of these or else the existing parks Aug 8, 2013 2:26 PM end up with too many dogs at one time, which is often a disaster. People with younger dogs often take dogs for the necessary socialization, which is a laudable goal, but they are often learning about dog behavior and let their dog's loose before they (the dog and the human) are ready to handle the freedom. I think a small, designated area for younger dogs and dogs new to the owner (ie. new adoptions or rescues) might be a better use of space than the one for smaller dogs so that the pups and juveniles can romp and play and new owners can stay more engaged with, and attentive to, their dog in a smaller area. A dog's "play" needs decrease as they mature, but they do need to interact with one or two other dogs and, more importantly, get exercise off leash but under the command/control of the owner. There should be signs that encourage new owners, and younger dogs, to use the smaller, "dog socialization" area until they have a stronger relationship with and recall on their dog. That might solve many of the issues I've seen at the dog parks. I also think a bulletin board to communicate with other dog people would help. For example, I arrived at Olson one day and a dog wearing a muzzle ran down the hill to the fence. My dog had recently been attacked (not at a dog park, but on the street, on leash!), so I was reintroducing him slowly back to the park and to other dogs to regain his confidence. I immediately left because I didn't want to take any chances with a potentially aggressive dog. I later learned that the dog was wearing a muzzle because it eats poop. Had that been posted, I would have understood what was going on.
52 I used to have a dog so my responses have nothing to do with what I think about them. Ann Arbor has more important Aug 8, 2013 2:03 PM issues that it should be dealing with that involve people more directly than play areas for their pets.
53 Smaller parks (half to 1/4 the size of Swift Run) with natural water within the fence and shade, to me, is the best option for Aug 8, 2013 12:39 PM a dog park. Having one big one causes way too many problems because some dog owners are very unintelligent.
54 I was very excited for a dog park to come to West Park. This park is convenient for many people and has a lot of unused Aug 8, 2013 12:00 PM space. I am disappointed that the unfounded concerns of one organization changed these plans.
55 I am wary of dogs and would prefer not to encounter dogs "off the leash" without fences at parks. Aug 8, 2013 10:05 AM
56 I have been voting in favor of millages to support our parks--city and county. I am surprised that dog parks were a part of Aug 8, 2013 9:35 AM this plan and am totally opposed to it. Dog owners should support dog parks on their own, otherwise, take them to public parks on a leash. I will not support any future millages if they go to animals. The parks should be for ALL human residents. Dogs can accompany them on leashes per the law. This is a very poor use of our tax dollars!!
57 I live in Cincinnati, but visit Ann Arbor area often. We would love a place to take the dog to in the area! Aug 8, 2013 8:51 AM
58 Wurster Park is not a very good option for a dog park. This area is very residential with lots of families and young Aug 8, 2013 7:32 AM children. Wurster is heaily used by kids. I don't think this park is a good choice for a dog park.
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59 I don't know if this is possible, but I would love for there to be a standard for dealing with dog conflicts.Or a standard for Aug 8, 2013 7:14 AM owner attentiveness, at least. Thank you for soliciting comments!
60 I am very supportive of off-leash hours at existing parks. Aug 7, 2013 5:25 PM
61 I would support a park that has open access to dogs and people, dual use. People who do not own dogs, but are friendly Aug 7, 2013 4:04 PM can use it too!
62 I am not sure if I support dogs running around with no leashes where there are no fences. The dogs might get hurt, or Aug 7, 2013 4:00 PM chase a squirrel and then get lost from their owners. However, if the dog is trained not to run off, then this is not a problem.
63 I appreciate animals and the outdoors, but pets are a luxury item and the responsibility of providing a space and time for Aug 7, 2013 2:36 PM entertaining/exercising them falls principally on the owners. I am not in favor of committing additional resources to such an endeavor on the taxpayers dime when other more basic infrastructure issues are in need of addressing. The disrepair of many of the Ann Arbor roads stands out as one of the most obvious infrastructure issues I would like to see more resources put into prior to establishing additional dog parks. However, I would support adding a proposal for Ann Arbor residents to vote on. Even though I would not support the initiative, I would support the process and whatever the end result may be. Respectfully, Blair
64 I believe dog owners should 'police' each other (eg picking up after dog) more. When that happens, non dog owners will Aug 7, 2013 8:03 AM be happier. Cleaning can be responsibility of dog owners, most of us are totally fine with that.
65 I feel there are greater municipal budget priorities and park priorities to be addressed than construction of dog parks. I Aug 6, 2013 7:34 PM have also had the pleasure of being bitten by an unleashed dog in a public park (not in Ann Arbor). The dog owners in that case refused to provide information about whether the dog that bit me was current with its shots.
66 I would love it if the current sand in Olson park was replaced with small pebbles or stones. The sand is very dirty in both Aug 6, 2013 3:04 PM wet or dry conditions.
67 As a non-dog owner I have left much of this survey blank. That said, I would like to express the hope that efforts to Aug 6, 2013 9:44 AM provide more opportunities for dog owners not be at the expense of childrens' ability to play in our parks. One of Ann Arbor's remarkable strengths is the number of parks it has, and the resulting flexibility and variety afforded residents in going out to them. It would be a shame if neighborhood parks were lost to childrens' use to create dog parks. That said, it seems that in some larger parks the two uses should be able to coexist, as I believe they do quite happily at Olson park (for example).
68 Repurposing only in areas that have not an existing use; only 500 ft or more from housing. Aug 6, 2013 9:43 AM
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69 I just want to reinforce the idea of providing off leash hours at all (or seleceted) parks through out the city. If New York Aug 6, 2013 8:03 AM City can do it, so can we! http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogareas
70 We love Wurster Park and want to keep it the way it is! Aug 5, 2013 11:42 PM
71 I observe dog parks get more use than adjacent parks. The "demand" seems to be for more resources directed to dog Aug 5, 2013 9:50 PM parks.
72 Dogs are very much a part of some many Washtenaw county folks- It'd be great to have another one or two dog parks for Aug 5, 2013 6:53 PM all to enjoy!
73 I'm in favor of walkable fenced dog parks, in part to reduce the number of people running dogs off-leash in small parks Aug 5, 2013 3:14 PM and playgrounds.
74 While I am happy to have more dog parks in Ann Arbor, I firmly believe the Wurster Park is not a good location for a dog Aug 5, 2013 2:49 PM park. It is too small, too closely surrounded by houses, and too heavily used by children and other neighborhood members.
75 My children use Wurster daily. This is a small park and as much as I love our dogs, many dog owners are not responsible Aug 5, 2013 11:32 AM at dog park. I do not want a traditionally used small and safe park for small children turned into a dog park.
76 I'm opposed to the prospect of adding a dog park to Wurster Park, which is a very quiet neighborhood park heavily Aug 5, 2013 10:37 AM frequented by small children with many amenities for families that I fear would be eliminated by the addition of a dog park there. Allmendinger Park is very nearby, and people take advantage of running their dogs in the wide flat grassy area there (whether or not that's legal, I don't know). Wurster has just a smaller flat grassy area, the primary use of which is small-sided soccer and other games for younger children.
77 I really do not feel that dog parks are a good use of space. We have plenty. Keep the land open for all to enjoy not just Aug 5, 2013 10:28 AM dog owners.
78 Wurster Park is our family's primary year round park, for the playground, open spaces for picnics and soccer, and the big Aug 5, 2013 10:17 AM hill for sledding in the winter. My three kids, husband and I would be extremely disappointed if Wurster was converted into a dog park since our proximity to Wurster was one of our deciding factors when purchasing a home in our neighborhood.
79 Off leash hours in natural areas park is the absolutely best idea. This way people have the opportunity to walk and get Aug 5, 2013 10:08 AM exercise with their dog and not have to worry about encountering people that don't like or are afraid of dogs which i wish to respect. I can also see that the hours would need to vary from day to day so that people who don't want to walk around dogs off leash would not be restricted from certain times of the day.
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80 I don't know of any parks to answer question #11. A drop down list with corss streets would be a better option. Aug 5, 2013 8:10 AM
81 Check out Paw Run. It is so good, people pay well to go there. Aug 5, 2013 8:00 AM
82 It's time Ann Arbor developed an adequate dog park program. We've been talking and arguing about this issue for Aug 4, 2013 11:14 PM decades and are well behind a great many other cities. If we institute a decent plan, people will get used to it, see and feel the benefits, and feel less anxious about it (if they currently are anxious). Problems may occur on occasion, as with all parks programs, but I think it's highly likely that they'll be manageable and that the quality of life in Ann Arbor will on balance improve for many citizens and animals.
83 My dog does extremely well off-leash and I would highly support sanctioned off-leash times at neighborhood parks. Aug 4, 2013 10:28 PM
84 Please NO Dog Park at Wurster. I live adjacent to park, my kids play there and I vote a lot Aug 4, 2013 8:20 PM
85 I'm so glad to know that the City is being creative about dog park options. I think off-leash hours in regular parks are an Aug 4, 2013 7:17 PM excellent idea! Given that there are so many good trails/parks close to downtown, I'd support that option even more than the creation of a special open space for dogs.
86 [email protected] Aug 4, 2013 4:27 PM
87 We really need a dog park on the west side! Aug 4, 2013 12:36 PM
88 The city seems to be taking neighborhood complaints about dog park noise issues too seriously. Dog park noise is NOT Aug 4, 2013 12:35 PM a problem. The city should be looking at evidence of actual dog park volume instead of listening to prospective neighbors complain about non-existent noise issues. Dogs are healthier if socialized. Dogs who bark all day are usually those neglected or who have isolation distress issues of being left home alone. Dogs in dog parks tend not to bark all that much, and they are only in the dog park for brief periods of time. I would like to request that the city please look at the evidence of noise issues instead of running away from a location as soon as a neighbor fabricates noise complaints. I would also recommend locations at the new North Main park at Summit/Felch, the DTE Energy site near Argo, and the Library Lane prospective park.
89 Everywhere I travel I see easily accessible dog parks. Ann Arbor is woefully behind. Aug 4, 2013 10:08 AM
90 Please do NOT make Wurster Park into a dog park. Many children use this park to play, get to school.etc. Aug 4, 2013 8:45 AM
91 The issue of centrally located dog parks will only increase especially as the City works to build a dense residential core Aug 3, 2013 11:51 PM downtown. Downtown residents don't even have a small yard in which to allow their dogs to go to the bathroom
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92 I strongly oppose converting Wurster Park into a dog park. The neighborhood has many families with young children who Aug 3, 2013 11:39 PM use the park on a regular basis. Children and their families often play soccer, play on the play structure and in the sandbox, have picnics, go sledding in the winter, etc. Also, preschools, daycares, and elementary schools in the area often take field trips to Wurster Park, and gather there for parties. Please leave Wurster Park as it is, and do not take away this wonderful space for the children in the neighborhood to play! Thanks so much!
93 I live in a home bordering the park. I have the following concerns: if dogs get loose will they endanger my young children Aug 3, 2013 7:44 PM and dog, will increase in traffic change current neighborhood dynamic of park, will lose current space
94 Please, please do not consider repurposing Wurster Park, our neighborhood park, for a dog park. Our two elementary Aug 3, 2013 5:40 PM aged children and their friends regularly use the park for a variety of activities, including soccer and sledding. The Lusa's of Wurster Park as a park that us usable to all neighbors, but dog owners, would greatly reduce the friendliness of the neighborhood. We enjoy playing horseshoes and relaxing at the park, as well. It is such an amazing community gathering place for our neighbors and children. Repurposing Wurster as a dog park is an ill-conceived idea... There is no parking, there are no facilities, and it is surrounded quite closely by many homes that do not have dogs. We would greatly mourn the loss of this neighborhood treasure, and would vote accordingly in the future.
95 my main concern is health, but just as important is cost. I feel there should be a fee for dog owners to use the facility, Aug 3, 2013 3:25 PM since people choose to own a dog, and it is not the taxpayers responsibility to support their choice/hobby. Parks for people are different.
96 Wurster Park is NOT a suitable location for a dog park. Children from the neighborhood (and from outside the Aug 3, 2013 3:06 PM neighborhood) use the hill as a sledding hill. The other large area within the park is used for soccer. We live in the circle south of the park, and I am also concerned about noise, parking, and change of landscape.
97 Thank you for giving area dog owners a park for our dogs. I hope funding will make possible at least the cleanliness and Aug 3, 2013 2:51 PM safety of this space.
98 The one-hour-a-week meeting at Slauson was ideal, and really all my dogs and I need. This, or the same thing in another Aug 3, 2013 1:57 PM nearby location, would have minimum expense, minimum impact on the larger community, and go a long way to solving this problem. But I fear a typical governmental solution: outlaw a simple, useful facility, and replace it years later with a cumbersome, bureaucratic tangle. Don't do that. Simpler is better. P.S. We have no interest in "events and activities."
99 Dogs should not be given spaces that are designed for people. I will not support any dog park that takes away park Aug 3, 2013 10:55 AM space from people and families. I think any property owner who has a house bordering or within a 1000 feet of a dog park should have a vote to veto a dog park. My neighbor "dog sits" the barking, the dog poop the gathering of the pack is awful. Dog parks should be away from residential areas. Dog walkers will use the park to enhance their business without contributing to the maintenance, I do not want my tak dollars used to convert any part of an existing park to a dog park.
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100 Wurster Park is part of my daughter's life. We go their 2 or 3 times a week, e.g., she's learning to ride a bike there this Aug 3, 2013 10:45 AM summer, and she loves sledding and swings and running down the hill. It is a feature of the neighborhood. She is afraid of dogs. Already unleashed dogs are a problem at times. Kids needs a place to run free, too.
101 Since many dog owners use Slauson yard and will continue to do so, why not designate part of it to be a dog park, or Aug 3, 2013 9:48 AM designate hours when dogs can legally run around off leash? It's like paving a trail through grass that people use regularly because it's where people want to walk (cowpath principle)
102 Given the user fee charged, dog parks deserve much better maintenance. Most non-fee parks receive better care. Aug 3, 2013 9:06 AM
103 It would be nice to have a dog park somewhere on the West Side. As an owner of a small dog, separate hours for smaller Aug 3, 2013 9:04 AM breeds and/or senior could be arranged at certain times for those concerned about size conflict.
104 successful dog parks build a sense of community and provide much needed exercise for dogs, leading to healthier and Aug 3, 2013 7:55 AM happier families
105 Appreciate all that is done for the dogs. Hundreds of apartment dogs aroundneed ann arbor need a place to go, so Aug 2, 2013 11:18 PM anything we can do to make that easier and more positive would be great. Swift run is a life saver! (Just want water and shade! )
106 people in town should own small dogs; it is not the responsibility of the non-dog person to become comfortable with or to Aug 2, 2013 5:17 PM train their children to become comfortable with strange dogs; pit bulls should be eliminated
107 Dogs are frequently off leash in my neighborhood and no one in the city seems to enforce leash laws now. It makes it Aug 2, 2013 4:14 PM hard to walk a smaller dog or take children and dogs for walks without being confronted with uncontrolled animals. What happened to animal control in Ann Arbor?
108 Thank you for taking action on this. The park at Swift Run is a cage, not a walking path where I can walk with my dogs Aug 2, 2013 3:08 PM and meet others along the way. I don't want to go to a square, I want to be able to let my dog off the leash as I walk along when safe, and re-leash it when needed (people ask, other dogs approach, etc.) I have received tickets for dog off leash even when it was not a bother to any other soul. Change the law to require a complainant before a ticket is issued.
109 I would love to help in any way possible. I am from Indianapolis, IN which is a very dog friendly city. Ann Arbor has some Aug 2, 2013 2:34 PM great dog parks but seem to be kind of obscure locations.
110 I own a house at 601 W. Madison, Ann Arbor. Please don't build a dog park in the very nice Wurster Park - it would ruin Aug 2, 2013 2:13 PM this lovely neighborhood park.
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111 I like the idea of designated dog parks because it is a challenge to alternate uses. There will always be cleanliness Aug 2, 2013 2:10 PM issues.
112 Off leash OK @ off-peak hours, but owners have to pick up waste since space would be used by others Aug 2, 2013 1:42 PM
113 Thanks very much for making an effort to evaluate dog/pet owners' needs/desires w.r.t. facilities for keeping their dogs Aug 2, 2013 1:37 PM well-exercised/-socialized. It is very much appreciated!
114 Would love off leash dog run areas in the wooded parts of, say, Bird Hills/Huron River Aug 2, 2013 12:33 PM
115 I poop on you. Aug 2, 2013 11:36 AM
116 I love that we have dog parks. I think people need help learning appropriate use. Not everybody, but many people are Aug 2, 2013 10:38 AM naive to dogs and have not clue to their body language and signals they may be giving.
117 I don't mind supporting a dog park, I just don't want it near me. I have a very negative view of many dog owners as being Aug 2, 2013 9:53 AM irresponsible and entitled, particularly those who use school play fields for their dogs' toilet. they claim to pick up, but they are so busy socializing they don't notice what their dogs are doing. i see it all the time. they already let their dogs off leash in the parks, and dogs often come running at scared people...I don't want even more of them congregating at Wuster or Allmendinger...Want to know how I feel about people who let their cats roam?!...
118 I have little interest in a dog park that is a tiny field where dogs play. This creates tremendous destruction of property, lots Aug 2, 2013 9:19 AM of maintenance and way too many dogs in a small space. It makes much more sense to open up some already heavily used parks to dogs off leash. If a dog harms any person or other dog, there are already legal consequences for the owner. There is NO need for any other regulation to prevent injury. People assume responsibility for their dogs. It's part of the deal. I would ask you to please look at all the other places with arguably much more sensitive and pristine environments that allow dogs off leash. You are mnaking it so much harder than it needs to be. If you ask all dog owners to go to a small area to release their dogs without room to run and too dense a population, you are asking for the trouble you seek to avoid. And lots more work than necessary. Please don't include benches, if you want people to control their animals. That's ridiculous.
119 I think the city should consider the most under-utilized parks for potential dog parks and at the same time enforce current Aug 2, 2013 9:18 AM ordinances for dogs on leashes in public and owners picking up dog poo always.
120 The neighborhood around Wuster Park is adamantly opposed to a dog park in Wuster! Aug 2, 2013 8:35 AM
121 The dog park must be fenced in and enforcement of city ordinances should begin in earnest. As a jogger, I am tired of Aug 2, 2013 7:57 AM people having their dogs off leash in city parks. Telling me your dog is friendly does nothing to reduce my anxiety around
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loose dogs.
122 Thank you for your work on this topic. It has been a long time coming and we are grateful for the efforts you are making to Aug 1, 2013 11:01 PM create a successful dog park so we can many more.
123 I lived in Austin TX for many years; there are dog parks within community parks all over the city. I used the dog parks Aug 1, 2013 10:44 PM daily for all the years I lived there and never once saw a problem.
124 This is not an objective survey instrument, as is the case with all the recent City surveys I've taken. A2 hires lots of Aug 1, 2013 9:27 PM consultants for various reasons; why not hire a survey research specialist to design the MANY surveys being circulated? That way, we might get some decent data on which to make decisions.
125 I have yet to hear any rationale for the desire to have a centrally located dog park. The PAC has repeated stated a need, Aug 1, 2013 9:20 PM but have not provided any data to back this up. We already have two dog parks appropriately located away from residential areas. A centrally located dog park would only be walkable for a small number of residents, the rest would have to drive and would take up the already scare parking within the city. My view is simple. If you own a dog (like me), then it is your responsibility to walk it on a regular basis (as I do). The existing parks within the city limits are for people to enjoy. They are welcome to bring their dogs on a leash. Please stop with this obsession of having a centrally located dog park. If another dog park is needed, there is plenty of open space on the outskirts of the city that can be utilized.
126 I oppose the repurposing of Wurster park as a dog park. Aug 1, 2013 8:26 PM
127 Please study earlier responses. I use the parks. My grandchildren use the parks. In my personal experience, owners Aug 1, 2013 6:35 PM tend to leave poop around, leave dogs off leash, ignore the fear of children and those of us who have been attacked in the past. Responsible owners do not place others in danger and keep,their dogs on leash.
128 Perhaps if there were some smaller spaces for people to train their dogs that would be helpful. I've personally run into Aug 1, 2013 6:31 PM numerous off leash dogs in Ann Arbor parks. Some have been friendly and others more aggressive, but it is difficult for my dog to gauge when they run to greet. I know many people use classes and those facilities, but trainers often encourage ongoing work between classes. Maybe small fenced in areas or off leash hours would be helpful.
129 Dogs must be on leashes when in public space -- sidewalks, parks. Off-leash areas must be fully & permanently fenced- Aug 1, 2013 4:22 PM in. Wurster Park is too small to have a permanent fenced-in dog area. Seems to me that a dog park that is too small will result in conflict between dogs (and owners). The best location for a dedicated dog park is where there is enough space to buffer it from other activities. Seems to me that the main desire behind dog parks is to provide off-leash venues -- a bad mix with children's play areas, naturalized habitat areas, general park open space. I don't think that it is a "right" for dog owners to have a dedicated off-leash dog park within walking distance.
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130 This survey is poorly designed. Get someone at ISR to help construct surveys. Aug 1, 2013 2:57 PM
131 Question 14 is interesting. If it were possible, dogs could run free in parks without tickets on a trail basis. If problems Aug 1, 2013 2:40 PM arose, then they would need to be addressed.
132 AA is woefully behind and negligent in providing dog parks.Should be a far less costly project than a kids playground, ball Aug 1, 2013 2:13 PM field, tennis court, etc. I do not consider Swift or Olson to be city dog parks. Way too far out. Put up some fences in a number of central / neighborhood locations, and get on with it ! By and large I have found dog parks everywhere to be nicely self-managed with mostly considerate dog owners. Insntall water at Swift and Olson !!
133 I think the dog park should be for residents in that neighborhood. If local parking restrictions on the streets near Wurster Aug 1, 2013 11:14 AM park need to be modified, then that should be done, so that hundreds of people from other areas don't start parking in front of every single house on Edgewood or Madison or Davis.
134 There are a number of people who use our nearest park in the evening to give their dogs a little off-leash exercise. They Aug 1, 2013 11:13 AM and the dogs seem to be self-regulating. It is not suitable for all dogs, mine for instance will not reliably come when called. I wish you good luck negotiating this topic.
135 Thank you. Aug 1, 2013 10:05 AM
136 A 2012 article in the Ann Arbor Chronicle detailing a PAC meeting is concerning b/c it looks like the City was willing to go Aug 1, 2013 10:03 AM ahead with West Park almost before the neighbors/community could mobilize the anticipated opposition. I am not interested or opposed to Dog Parks per se, however, as you already know, almost no one wants it next to them or in their established neighborhood park, disturbing the many ways the park is currently enjoyed.
137 i do not support the proposed dog park at Wurster Park. It is too near to the homes on both sides and the park is used for Aug 1, 2013 9:57 AM other activities and dogs would conflict with those activities for children and adults. The shape and length of the park would make out of control dogs difficult to control.
138 I am concerned about proposals for a dog park in Wurster - given the use children make of the space (playground and Aug 1, 2013 9:50 AM sledding) and its hilltop location (views of the city etc). It strikes me as too 'narrow' and ill-configured to support a dog space that's both adequate and non-intrusive.
139 Dogs are not citizens of Ann Arbor, and they are definitely not tax-paying citizens. Owners of dogs need to be Aug 1, 2013 9:47 AM accountable for the care of their dog which includes keeping them on a leash in public places (which seems to be especially violated on the Old West Side of Ann Arbor). That being said, I love dogs and think it would be a wonderful idea to create a dog park in Ann Arbor provided that it is a privately funded effort.
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140 I suggest breaking the park into several separate fenced areas. This could help minimize dog conflicts. Aug 1, 2013 9:46 AM
141 Wurster site not appropriate. Aug 1, 2013 9:22 AM
142 Dogs off lease are dangerous and frighten my grandkids. Parks are for people, let's keep it that way. Aug 1, 2013 8:21 AM
143 Off leash hours are a great idea. I like taking my dogs to natural areas with trails, trees and other natural features. Aug 1, 2013 7:37 AM
144 The amenities offered in Sec. 9 are better for dogs than those offered to many people parks. How about free biscuits? Aug 1, 2013 7:26 AM Tax money should not be spent cleaning up after dogs. Leash laws are not currently enforced in parks, partly because there is not even sufficient signage about the law, so owners claim ignorance.
145 I don't mind having FENCED in dog parks. I definitely would not support any off leash time in non-fenced areas. I and Jul 31, 2013 11:11 PM my children have been approached by aggressive dogs in Burns Park (at which all dogs are supposed to be on leashes) whose owners think their dogs are "friendly" and many dog owners do not clean up their dog's messes, especially if they are off-leash. Along with adding dog parks, please enforce the leash rules in the existing parks.
146 Please consider a dog park only in a newly developed/designed park, not in an existing park. If a new park was Jul 31, 2013 10:57 PM developed at the Washington St site, a dog park could be developed in a small portion of that park. Something like the dog park at Lakeshore East Park in Chicago http://www.chicagodogpads.com/lake-shore-east-dog-park-chicago/
147 I do not support a dog park at Wuster Park because there is no parking in the area for the park. I do not feel that there is Jul 31, 2013 9:37 PM a large enough area in the park near the hill that could make it an adequate dog park. Thank you!
148 I do not support dogs off-leash in unfenced areas because when they charge my dogs, my dogs get aggressive. It Jul 31, 2013 7:46 PM doesn't matter how friendly the other dog is!
149 I would not allow dogs to run off leash anywhere in a public park. From observing dogs at the dog park itself, dogs are Jul 31, 2013 7:38 PM animals and even if they are considered to be harmless to the owner, can still be unpredictable under certain circumstances, and can be dangerous to other on-leash dogs and children. Off-leash at public parks would be a city liability. Let those owners who want their dogs to go off leash to do it at their own homes and dog parks!
150 A dog park should be a private business that charges members a monthly or yearly fee. Local taxpayers should not pay Jul 31, 2013 7:00 PM for a dog park, just as they don't pay for individual gym memberships.
151 If our officers would enforce the leash laws and ticket those who run their dogs all over town w/o a leash, the funds Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM generated by the tickets could support dog park operations.
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152 Please don't turn Wurster Park into a dog park- so many kids in the neighborhood play and sled there. Unless there is a Jul 31, 2013 4:57 PM way to key the park safe and maintain the sledding hill.
153 It is a HORRIBLE idea to have dogs running off leash anywhere, especially non-fenced areas. It is also against our city Jul 31, 2013 4:35 PM law. I am a dog owner and I firmly believe in the leash law. Many owners are not responsible and cannot adequately assess their dogs suitability for such a thing. Above all, THEY ARE DOGS. They can be unpredictable. I have had negative experiences with people who insist their dogs are friendly and then they bite or show other signs of aggression. This is a BAD idea.
154 I think that the city is way out of line making dog parks part of their agenda. Let the owners take care of their own dogs, Jul 31, 2013 3:10 PM and figure out how to exercise them. If they can't take care of them properly, then they shouldn't have purchased them to begin with.
155 I would really like to see a dog park that would have a separate place for dogs who don't get along with other dogs. Jul 31, 2013 2:54 PM
156 there are MORE than two sexes/genders! Please provide other options (even if it's "other") Dogs that are allowed to be Jul 31, 2013 2:12 PM off-leash should be limited to certified handlers, e.g. passing a basic obedience test such as Companion Dog. Off leash should be an earned perk for those who deserve it.
157 Was a responsible downtown dog owner until up to 2 years ago when dog passed away, so am very familiar with owning Jul 31, 2013 1:26 PM a dog in a downtown/community setting. It has always struck me as frustrating that there was no downtown dog park that would allow dog-owning tax payers to responsibly exercise and socialize their canine family members (sorry, but they are...especially in urban settings :)). This is the population with greatest need for walkable, dog park spaces and perhaps most likely to utilize a dog park. I went out up to 4 times a day with my dog and am an advocate for dog parks, but there was NO way I was going to get in my car and drive across town to the north or south part of town to then get out and walk about in a dog park. But I would walk to one. many residents present all sorts of concerns, I know, particularly those without dogs, but many cities have been able to figure this out. Large (New York, Chicago and on and on..) and smaller ones (Madison, kalamazoo...etc.) In particular, there were many complaints about Slauson Field-- I have always wondered what about the (leasing/purchase if owned by schools) use of the plot of land across Crest from Slauson Field that is used for NOTHING EVER. This would get the dogs out of Slauson Field. I am sure there are a number of potential plots, but was just something I've always wondered. Many thanks for presenting this opportunity to comment on Ann Arbor Dog Parks!
158 Since the existing dog parks are outside of the city, I would think that some sort of partnership with the surrounding Jul 31, 2013 12:36 PM townships and/or county would be beneficial. My dog is registered with Washtenaw County, which I can do online - I don't understand why I can't do the same for my dog park registration. I think more dogs would be licensed in general and specifically for the dog parks if we could do it online. Most people work and don't have access to a fax machine, and physical mail is not particularly convenient. If there was a way to tie dog park and dog registration together (dog park
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registration accessing dog registration records) or that verification of sterilization-status / vaccination was done in cooperation with vets....
159 Since there are sprinklers adjacent to the Olsen park how difficult would it be to install a dogs only water access? Also it Jul 31, 2013 12:29 PM is important to NOT put wood chips as a surface in the park. Pea gravel would help because the slag or whatever is currently at Olsen park is pretty dusty especially in the summer time. But it is MUCH better than the grass and mud at the other park.
160 Since there aren't any dog parks in Ypsilanti, I would use the parks in Ann Arbor Jul 31, 2013 12:04 PM
161 I have been to a dog park in Boston with my dad and his dog. I found it clean and a positive addition to the community. It Jul 31, 2013 11:42 AM was well fenced, with a double gate (like an airlock), and the entire substrate was pea gravel. It was a fine place for people and their dogs to meet and greet. Size: about a quarter of an acre. Several large trees and several benches, as well as a water fountain.
162 Dogs should never be allowed off leash! Outrageous suggestion. I bred and groomed dogs and am stunned with the Jul 31, 2013 11:15 AM irresponsible dog owners in Ann Arbor already. Cannot enjoy a relaxing walk with my mild sweet dog without encountering aggressive breeds pulling at leashes and snapping. So keep the dogs on leash and have reporting system for dog issues.
163 Do not build a tiny fenced dog park. This does large dogs no good. They need to run in a decent size space like Swift Jul 31, 2013 11:05 AM Run. Well exercised, socialized dogs are what every community should strive for and dog parks make that possible. Also, they create community among people, as they get to know their neighbors.
164 I hope the city will finally provide some space for a centrally located dog park, but a space larger than a 1/4 acre (too Jul 31, 2013 10:26 AM small). I am a tax payer (since 94) and would like to see my interests met too as I don't play base/softball, tennis or have kids.
165 This is a poor survey. There are consultants out there who could help you construct a better one. Jul 31, 2013 9:55 AM
166 Thank you for considering more dog parks. Jul 31, 2013 9:19 AM
167 Many neighborhood parks are too small to support redesignation of a portion for such a special purpose. Dog parks Jul 31, 2013 8:07 AM should be situated either in large parks or in new spaces purchased for the purpose. I do not support the repurposing of any of Ann Arbor's distinctive and highly-valued Nature Areas for this purpose.
168 Given the growing obesity rate, I think your efforts are better spent encouraging people to get out to walk and run WITH Jul 31, 2013 7:53 AM their dogs, instead of standing around at a park while the dog exercises. It's been suggested in the past that West Park
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might be an option and I do NOT support that. This is a beautiful park now. Please do not muck it up with an unnecessary and expensive feature that deprives a piece of the park from general use. Thank you for putting out this survey.
169 a requirement for a dog park tag should be proof of vaccinations similar to what boarding kennels require. Jul 31, 2013 1:29 AM
170 would like fenced in park -- so my dog wouldn't run away Jul 31, 2013 12:38 AM
171 THE CITY CAN'T AFFORD THIS. Jul 30, 2013 10:56 PM
172 Please publish how the necessity for another dog park was determined, rather than stating it's in the "master plan". I Jul 30, 2013 10:36 PM know many dog owners & know of none who are clamoring for a dog park. We don't use the ones here now.
173 I am especially concerned about the placement of a dog park at Wurster. There doesn't seem to be a location with Jul 30, 2013 10:32 PM adequate space without repurposing sites already well-used by people.
174 Although I am a dog owner, I do NOT support a dog park being located at Wurster Park. Wurster Park is a small, walk- Jul 30, 2013 10:23 PM only neighborhood park. Kids gather to play soccer in warmer months and sled in the winter. Putting a dog park in this park would greatly diminish the neighborhood children's access to play space. I live on the park and run a preschool out of my home. Dogs are already continuously off-leash which puts me, my children and those in my preschool at risk. It makes it very difficult to enjoy the park. Off-leash dogs run up and threaten my children often as it is. Putting a dog park in Wurster Park will only increase traffic and potential for more off-leash dogs. Off-leash dogs also relieve themselves in our yard, which is rarely cleaned up by the owner. I am concerned that a dog park would increase this health hazard. I also believe it will negatively impact the landscape of this serene neighborhood park.
175 When I belonged to Paw Run (a private dog park) each dog was tested for aggression. The people tended to walk in Jul 30, 2013 9:48 PM groups with their dogs. There was an agility course available. Absolutely no problems occurred. I note a dog park in Saline at the Mill Pond Park. It might be worthwhile to ask them about problems or lack thereof. It's located right in a dense neighborhood.
176 Why the emphasis on another dog park? There are already two and I don't think they get that much use. Seems to me Jul 30, 2013 7:40 PM you're looking for a solution to a non-existent issue. Thanks for listening.
177 I really believe that dogs require a dedicated site to ensure that they have room to run and play within fenced boundaries, Jul 30, 2013 7:21 PM a cleanup patrol, and can not share a park that is used by children or residents for other purposes.
178 my sister's dog was attacked by another dog at olsson park and because the city claimed no liability it escalated to Jul 30, 2013 7:01 PM lawyers. Having an ombudsman would be helpful.
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179 I think there should be specific family hours in dog parks. The dog park is the one place for DOGS to be off leash, and it Jul 30, 2013 6:52 PM doesn't work well when small children are running around among the dogs, who may not look out for them when running. Or may not like children.
180 Trails that can be hiked with off-leash dogs would really be nice. Better than some boring square lot fenced in. Dogs like Jul 30, 2013 6:37 PM to travel with their masters off leash.
181 Question 14, if implemented sounds dangerous. It appears to be an attempt to return to no leash use for dogs at all. Jul 30, 2013 6:32 PM Please do not proceed with this idea. There are already many unreported instances of off-leash activity in parks. This would weaken a regulation that is already in place with weak to no enforcement.
182 West park no fences would be great. Jul 30, 2013 6:24 PM
183 I would recommend locating dog parks away from neighborhood areas and that the city think carefully about the Jul 30, 2013 6:23 PM maintenance needed for this project - not to rely upon dog owners or volunteers.
184 Thank you for gathering community input. Swift Run is a great dog park that will be much improved by the feedback you Jul 30, 2013 5:45 PM collect!!
185 Off-leash dogs are not safe. My dog is bad with other dogs but I can't tell you how many times other off-leash dogs have Jul 30, 2013 5:44 PM come charging across the park/lawn/street (pick any one) at her to attack while the own says meekly: no fido, no no. Keep off-leash dogs in a park or at home. There is NO role for off-leash dogs in regular Ann Arbor parks.
186 Dogs are a huge quality of life issue for /many/ residents. Community, density and sustainable living means sharing Jul 30, 2013 5:24 PM recreation space for people and pets.
187 Please, please, please make more than just a couple, exclusive parks! Jul 30, 2013 5:13 PM
188 It would be nice if people could get a one day pass. A person from out-of-state was in the park today & didn't realize he Jul 30, 2013 4:58 PM needed a permit. It would be great if the officers could have given him (for a fee) a 1 day pass. However this would not guarentee the animal was up to date on vaccines.
189 we need this; many other cities have them. Jul 30, 2013 4:56 PM
190 Since dog parks have evolved we have been very disappointed by too many aggressive dogs and our dog getting ill. Jul 30, 2013 4:48 PM
191 The current dog parks are very open areas; it would be great for a new park to have a wooded area (such as a portion of Jul 30, 2013 4:39 PM Bird Hills) or a water feature.
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192 I would rather have a high-use dog park taking up park space than Project Grow fencing it off for a few people's use Jul 30, 2013 4:37 PM
193 My previous dog and I have been attacked more than once by an aggressive dog off leash, so I guess it depends on the Jul 30, 2013 4:34 PM dog when it comes to off leash areas.
194 I think this survey leaves out questions about giving up space for kids instead of dogs. Please do not take our Wurster Jul 30, 2013 4:24 PM Park sledding hill away from our children! Please do not take our Wurster Park soccer area space away from our children! Thank you!
195 It would be interesting to learn which potential areas could serve the dog community. I like seeing people walk their pets Jul 30, 2013 4:19 PM in the community, especially those that clean after their pets.
196 I feel that people who chose to own a pet should solve these problems on their own. Tax dollars shouldn't support them. Jul 30, 2013 4:18 PM The purposed dog park near the church on Chapin is not good. It is close to church, homes, playground for small children.
197 I would support off-leash times in some natural areas so I could run/hike with my dog. Other towns (Boulder, CO for Jul 30, 2013 4:10 PM example) allow this of dogs so long as they respond to owner by voice command.
198 There is a small but extremely vocal and energetic anti-leashless-dog contingent in this city. They are far exceeded in Jul 30, 2013 3:58 PM number by people who love to see dogs running and playing. Yes, there are jerks in every city who don't handle their dogs responsibly, but there are jerks in every city who don't handle themselves or their children responsibly, too, and you don't exclude them from public facilities. Sorry - cranky today. With all the dog lovers in this town, we could take at least ONE of the bigger, natural parks with water and vegetation and make ok to have dogs off leash there for at least a couple hours a day - Barton Park would be great, for example.
199 West gates at Olsen dog park do not close properly. Rain water collection from roof of pavilion would be a terrific way to Jul 30, 2013 3:32 PM provide some clean drinking water for dogs. (I AM NOW STRUGGLING TO DETERMINE THE REQUIRED FORMAT OF MY ANSWERS TO YOUR SURVEY MONKEY FORM. ARRGH I AM TRYING TO GIVE YOU USEFUL INPUT THAT I DETERMINE TO BE APPROPRIATE IN THIS VOLUNTEER SURVEY. DO NOT RESTRICT MY COMMENTS WITH YOUR ONE SIZE-FITS ALL FORMATTING!)
200 Dogs off leash are fine if they're owners show that they can come when called. A WILD dog off leash is just a hazard to Jul 30, 2013 3:24 PM itself and other dogs and people.
201 Can't wait for a close dog park! Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM
202 Do NOT allow any off leash dog activity in any park. If you must please review other communities systems including Jul 30, 2013 3:19 PM
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severe penalties for not abiding by the rules. The city of Boulder, CO has an interesting tag system which requires the dog and owner to pass an obedience test. I am all for having more dog parks. We are a city and we need to behave like it. Strictly enforce people taking their dogs to parks and having them run off leash. I am sick and tired of having to run and pick up my kids because someone thinks that their dog "is nice" and then it decides to run and growl at me or my kids. Also they routinely leave all excrement at the playgrounds, it is disgusting.
203 Consider allowing off-leash dogs in city parks before 9am in the morning Jul 30, 2013 3:09 PM
204 I understand that there are several centrally located former maintenance areas that may be repurposed as parks. I hope Jul 30, 2013 3:07 PM you will think of dogs and their people with these. I suspect that designating new parks will encounter less resistance than appropriating already-existing park areas, since there are no losers with the new parks.
205 There are 3 connected dog parks in Boca Raton, FL They rotate, 1 for big dogs, 1 for small dogs, and 1 area unused and Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM recuperating grass. Then they switch.
206 I believe the city needs dog parks. They should be segregated from facilities such as schoolyards that are designed for Jul 30, 2013 3:00 PM children's play and activities. Having lived across the street for decades from the Slausson Schoolyard, I can say that while most dog owners are courteous, a substantial minority do not clean up or control their animals. I don't see this as a major problem in areas that are specially purposed as dog parks, but it can create problems in an area primarily targeted for use by children.
207 Go for it! Jul 30, 2013 2:49 PM
208 Yes: off-leash in fenced areas Jul 30, 2013 2:38 PM
209 Many people own dogs as part of their family and want their dogs to receive the same rights and respect as people get. Jul 30, 2013 2:25 PM Dogs need a chance to run and play without being on leash, and if you live in the city with a small back yard, that is not possible very often.
210 Keep your dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, snakes, and any other animals you insist on holding captive on your own private Jul 30, 2013 2:17 PM property!
211 People in this town will complain out anything and everything. Jul 30, 2013 2:16 PM
212 Some of the larger parks. Like Maryfield Wildwood have large areas that are sometimes used for soccer practice but Jul 30, 2013 2:12 PM usually not used at all. I would think a fenced area with plantings around it to look nice would work for all. I have a dog and have also had a child chased at the park by a big/scary, too friendly dog. I think all dogs need to be on leashes or in fenced areas when around other people. Owners say their dogs are nice, but you never know. Mine is very docile but I
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always hover if a child wants to touch her, it's the responsible thing to do. Dogs who don't like something responde by growling and/or biting.
213 I did have dogs and will again. This is an important issue to me. I love dogs and they need places to run and play and be Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM dogs. Still human companion responsibility to clean up and keep their dogs from harassing/doing harm to other dogs or people.
214 I would not be in favor of any dog park that was not fenced in. It's irresponsible. Jul 30, 2013 1:59 PM
215 I fully support dog owners having areas to exercise their dogs. But I do not think parents should be expected to feel Jul 30, 2013 1:58 PM comfortable with dogs running around off leash. I think a separate park or designated hours would be the best solution. Thanks.
216 While I don't use dog parks I think it is important that they are available in the city/surrounding area or preferably certain Jul 30, 2013 1:58 PM hours in a section of a large park for off-leash dog walking.
217 Swift Run is great, especially with the temporary fence installed around the giant mud puddles--if we can have them Jul 30, 2013 1:41 PM installed around the smaller ones our dogs ALWAYS manage to find it would be perfect!!!!!!!
218 I live in Ypsilanti, but have previously purchased and used a permit for Swift Run -- I definitely appreciate Ann Arbor's Jul 30, 2013 1:38 PM willingness to share some park amenities this way! As indicated in some of my answers, though, we stopped taking our dog there out of concern for interactions with some of the other dogs -- ours is an anxious and high-energy rescue who does fine with other dogs in small numbers, but can get overwhelmed by the large numbers of dogs and people at the park.
219 Have seen the designated hours approach work before in Sacramento where I used to live. One advantage to limited Jul 30, 2013 1:30 PM hours in a mixed-use space is that the dogs don't continually trample the grass destroying it and creating a huge continuous mud puddle. This is the problem I have noticed with dedicated dog parks I have frequented in the past.
220 We really need dog friendly parks in Ann Arbor Jul 30, 2013 1:14 PM
221 I don't think charging a fee is necessary. I doesn't take a lot to run a dog park and if you post rules and ask for donations, Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM I'm sure people would voluntarily help out. I know I would.
222 A dog area with swimming would be really coo and I think a lot of people would use it. (Sorry if there is one already, I Jul 30, 2013 1:07 PM don't go to dog parks because I live on 50 acres. Saline used to have an area for dogs on the river and it was cool.
223 We have enough dog parks. How about looking for ways to cut spending, at least do things for the majority rather than Jul 30, 2013 12:49 PM
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the minority.
224 There should never be an unfenced off leash area, it would be too hard to control the animals. My dog might follow Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM another dog off out of site or into a street. I would never support that.
225 This survey is really biased toward people with dogs and for dog parks...And I am a dog owner! You need a better survey Jul 30, 2013 12:45 PM method...
226 prioritize a2 money and services . maybe parks has too mu;ch money if this is all they can do Jul 30, 2013 12:37 PM
227 Dog parks are potential legal lawsuit issues. If there are dog parks, they should be at least 1,000 feet from the closest Jul 30, 2013 12:24 PM residence.
228 A tired dog is a good dog. Jul 30, 2013 12:12 PM
229 Sorry but this survey is rather skewed to those people who want dog parks in their neighborhoods. Not much for the Jul 30, 2013 12:05 PM person who would rather not have a dog park in their neighborhood.
230 Generally in support of dog parks BUT only if located in parks that have adequate parking and in a location where noise Jul 30, 2013 11:45 AM will not affect private residents. A place like Vets park by the corner of Jackson and Maple would be ideal. I'd oppose any dog park located within 300 yards of a residence.
231 Do not expend public funds until better ground maintenance by city Jul 30, 2013 11:39 AM
232 Springfield, MO has a stunning dog park; check it out. They have scan cards to open doors, insuring current shots, poop Jul 30, 2013 11:37 AM bags; people bring their own water and clean up after dogs. All good! (Our grand-dog lives there)
233 Off leash parks that have fences is a very desirable aspect of any future dog park for me. High energy dogs such as Jul 30, 2013 11:32 AM hunting breeds cannot expend the necessary amount of energy on a short leash.
234 Dogs off leash in a non-fenced area is ALWAYS a bad idea. Most owners believe they have control of their dogs, but Jul 30, 2013 11:27 AM don't. Those of us who have walked our dogs (on leash) and been attacked can testify to this. Unfortunately I have encountered this many times at Abbott Elementary.
235 PAC should develop criteria first, independent of selecting a location. Please consider concerns of people who do not Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM own dogs or who are afraid of dogs.
236 Have a fee to cover staff or system to only allow vetted dogs to enter Jul 30, 2013 11:24 AM
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237 Normal people can walk their dogs around the blocks in their neighborhoods, let them out in their back yards to play, and Jul 30, 2013 11:21 AM on the weekends take them to the metro parks. We don't need more nut cases to destroy more property in the city. The mayor & the council have already done enough of that. We have to put up with disrespectful snotty students blasting music from their houses & their cars. No one needs to listen to barking dogs chasing each other at 6 am.
238 The question of 'off leash' hours is hard for me. I think that it's a good idea and I see a lot of dogs around my area off- Jul 30, 2013 11:19 AM leash and they are always well-behaved and the owners obviously know their pet and know that they can do this. However, I would want to know more about this option and hear about cities where 'off-leash' hours have been implemented to learn how people and animals respond. I think a strong community outreach campaign would be important so people know to expect pets off-leash during those times of the day.
239 I like the original plan and location for the West Park dog park, and support the idea of a one year trial of it. Jul 30, 2013 11:13 AM
240 We do NOT need a dog park near Wurster Park! Excessive dog traffic already hear, unleashed dogs threatening people , Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM unpicked feces, urine on grass and sidewalks dis-colors my grass lawn. Owners NOT respected or responsible for their dogs.
241 I think the off-leash hours in non-fenced areas is a TERRIBLE idea! There are already too many dogs running loose in Jul 30, 2013 11:05 AM West Park -- so much so that I often couldn't walk our prior dog there - we got attacked by dogs too often. Designating a time when dogs could run free in the park would effectively close that park to us during those times.
242 Although not a current dog owner, I think dog parks are very useful for the community, and the NIMBY sentiment should Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM not prevail.
243 If you have to charge people, please make it easier to get the permit. ONLINE FORMS please. Jul 30, 2013 10:59 AM
244 Separating small dogs and large dogs is best. My greyhound has a fairly high prey drive that will not end well if she sees Jul 30, 2013 10:58 AM a small dog running.
245 I'm happy that you all are researching the feasibility of more dog parks. Thank you! Jul 30, 2013 10:52 AM
246 As reported and as I remember the county says compliance with licensing is 12%. Park a couple of officials at Swift on a Jul 30, 2013 10:48 AM random summer Saturday to get folks to buy their licenses and permits (take the following Monday off). Allow them to be sold by HSHV.
247 I live in AA, pay high taxes, don't have kids. All I want is a decent place to take my dog for an off lease walk and I don't Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM think I should have to pay even more to get that, or jump thru hoops of paperwork to use it. Relax, not everything has to be micro managed. The existing dog parks are literally scraps of land that no one else wanted, with rules attached. Why
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would I want to go there?
248 The fees, etc associated with the dog parks are ridiculous. We come from Portland Oregon where dogs are allowed in Jul 30, 2013 10:40 AM many places (sidewalk cafes, parks, riverfront) as long as they are well behaved. Why can't Ann Arbor look into this possibility?
249 I wish there were parks that I could safely go for a walk with my dogs without racing bicycles scaring us to death. One of Jul 30, 2013 10:30 AM my dogs is deaf, and it takes a minute to arrange them to the side of a path for a passing bicyclist...... but there is no warning, and I end up yanking my dogs, alarming them and maybe hurting them just so we're not hit by the bicycles. Isn't there any park where bicycle racing isn't allowed?? It turns a peaceful, bird-watching walk into a nerve-wracking time.
250 Two ideas: (1) Take a page from the MDOT "dog runs" at rest areas. Dog parks need not be elaborate to be well-used; Jul 30, 2013 10:23 AM (2) Rotate fenced in "dog runs" in different parks in different years. It is not hard to put up chain-link fence and a trashcan. Permanent dog parks generate NIMBY response, but rotating dog parks share the benefits and burdens more equally.
251 would like as many small parks as possible so people can stay in their own neighborhood (a park downtown will attract Jul 30, 2013 10:23 AM the whole city to one very crowded neighborhood and cause lots of wear-and-tear in and around the park)
252 The dog parks that exist are really good. The city could use a few more. Jul 30, 2013 10:15 AM
253 While I do not have a dog, I generally support the creation of dog parks throughout the City provided that they are well Jul 30, 2013 10:14 AM maintained. I would support designating specific hours in portions of some parks for dogs to run off leash without fences if the following conditions are met: the dog area is not near the playground equipment (I have a toddler and would rather not have to chase dogs away from her while she is on the playground), and someone actually enforces the off lease hours so that there aren't dogs running loose all of the time.
254 I have multiple dogs. One major concern when I think about a return to the Ann Arbor area, is how, when, where I will be Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM able to walk my dogs and give them a little of the freedom that they currently have where we live. It is a major concern and will have major affect on my decision on when and if to return to living in Ann Arbor.
255 People are the worse things about dog parks. Most of the general public knows nothing about dog behavior and expect Jul 30, 2013 10:01 AM dogs to act like people. Unfenced, no leash park time would be the worse. Most pet dogs have limited training and no recall. Even the best trained dog acts like a dog. Most people do not understand aggressive dog behavior, prey behavior or breed traits. This sets up public dog parks for "fail". My dogs and I enjoy park time on a long line. This way my pets do not bother other people and their pets. I WOULD rather have a dog park then loose dogs, that way no dog is running free to bother my dogs. But I think city money could be better spent.
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256 VERY concerned about the re-purposing of park space and other public spaces to benefit minority of public interest. Ann Jul 30, 2013 9:52 AM Arbor is becoming too dog friendly.
257 It is not safe for dogs to be running around unleashed and unfenced. Jul 30, 2013 9:50 AM
258 I really hope we can get a dog park or two on the old west side somewhere. i just don't want to drive to goto the dog park. Jul 30, 2013 9:36 AM
259 this is NOT a very good survey. Jul 30, 2013 9:29 AM
260 I love dogs, but I think the proposal in #14 is naive, misguided, and very unfair to a large portion of the population who are Jul 30, 2013 9:21 AM afraid of dogs--whether a dog "would bite" or not is not the issue, the issue is that many people (especially those from countries where dogs are not tame pets) are terrified of dogs running loose, and would feel confined to their homes if they lived near a place where dogs were allowed to run free.
261 The number of dog owners who are having impromptu dog meetups on school grounds has to stop. The only way this Jul 30, 2013 9:17 AM will happen is if there is a more location-friendly dog park, most likely on the west side of town.
262 dogs are not people and no tax money should be spent on them Jul 30, 2013 9:11 AM
263 Please don't locate dog parks or off-leash areas where there are lots of houses. We live near Wurster Park and (illegal) Jul 30, 2013 9:05 AM off-leash dogs have badly scared my two small children. Starting a dog-centered culture in a new park should be in a park that is not right in the middle of city neighborhoods.
264 I think that any new dog parks within the city should be established in an entirely new park -- for example, on North Main. Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM Their impact on existing use of parks is inevitably a take-away from general use constituents for a specialized and limited use.
265 Perhaps some volunteers/staff can check for tags for dogs using the dog park. I take my dog frequently and I have never Jul 30, 2013 9:04 AM been checked, and some people bring brand new puppies to the park, and I doubt they've received all their shots as they are young, and I worry about their health.
266 My dog loves to swim - it'd be great to have a park that uses lakefront. Jul 30, 2013 9:03 AM
267 Downtown Chicago (Loop area) has many wonderful dog parks. They are small and well designed, we used them often Jul 30, 2013 8:53 AM when we lived there.
268 More dog parks would be welcomed-away from houses- Jul 30, 2013 8:52 AM
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269 We need a dog park on the west side of town. We need a lot of things, actually, but a dog park would be a nice start. Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM Thanks!
270 I actually doubt anything will be done. This comes up from time to time but nothing gets done. My husband and I have Jul 30, 2013 8:40 AM been tax-paying residents of AA for over 20 years and don't object to ball diamonds, etc., even though we don't use them. We would use a local dog park but never get one. It seems an unfair use of our tax money, yet we don't whine and write letters to the editor complaining about sports leagues - and if we did people would say we were "selfish". Why are dog parks such a low priority? Dog owners pay taxes, too.
271 Please consider places that have swimming as an option. Jul 30, 2013 8:38 AM
272 We really need a card reader access to encourage membership. Jul 30, 2013 8:30 AM
273 #14 please!!! Jul 30, 2013 8:25 AM
274 An initial, easy solution would be designated off lease hours in a part of a larger park ... Let's try it out Jul 30, 2013 8:22 AM
275 Adding another dog park in the Ann Arbor area would be extremely beneficial. The current parks get very crowded at Jul 30, 2013 8:21 AM peak times and it helps our dog so much with socializing and expending energy! We love Olson park and it would be great to have another similar to that one. Swift run is just too big. It would be nice to split the big dog side into two.
276 Thank you Jul 30, 2013 8:19 AM
277 I would happy to be contacted for further dialogue if necessary. Gary Hull (734)223-4397 Jul 30, 2013 8:18 AM
278 I think a Dog Park is a fantastic idea! My strongest comment is that I think any potential dog park would need to be Jul 30, 2013 8:15 AM fenced in. Many people are uncomfortable letting their dogs run loose (even well trained dogs can lose sight of rules when theres a squirrel to chase) and many folks who don't own dogs would be very uncomfortable seeing them running loose in neighborhood parks. Dogs on leashes are already being walked in residential areas. A fenced in Dog park would give dogs a break from leashes, and keep residents feeling safe from free roaming animals as well. Just my two cents.
279 West Park desperately needs a dog park, in order to attract significant numbers of neighbors. Otherwise, it will continue Jul 30, 2013 8:12 AM to be underused & a hang out place for drunks.
280 As said above- there are 2 perfect places to consider -- the land next to Pall on Wagner and the vacant building on Jul 30, 2013 8:10 AM Washington across from YMCA. Both would make terrific dog parks and meet the needs of the west side.
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281 Get a dog park soon, and start enforcing the leash laws at other places, like Bird Hills. Jul 30, 2013 8:02 AM
282 Re: #14, that's probably not a good idea. As soon as a lazy dog-owner neglects to pick up after their dog there will be Jul 30, 2013 7:56 AM complaints from non-dog-owners using the park at other times.
283 I would like something in the country, without fences, where dogs could run free and explore. Maybe a piece of property Jul 30, 2013 7:55 AM that is part of the land conservancy or the green initiative. A place that would not impact vegetation. A place to swim would be great also.
284 Still to be discussed: fees, health check, perhaps a commitment from dog owners to stay with and monitor their pet and Jul 30, 2013 7:42 AM be responsible for. Perhaps it could be run like a Co-op. Members all taking turns to monitor the park, check who comes in, etc.
285 The survey would not accept my answers to question 11. I would like to be able to walk my dog off leash at all the parks Jul 30, 2013 7:38 AM along water, especially along the river. I would like to have perimeter fencing to allow dogs to be off leash while I take a walk. My preference is for parks along the river. I would like to see dog waste bags and waste receptacles more widely available both in parks and in the city in general.
286 Cats should not be allowed to roam! Jul 30, 2013 7:26 AM
287 Many dog part out of state have daily pass options - the ability to purchase a pass at the park. I foster dogs on occasion Jul 30, 2013 7:22 AM and would like the ability to take my fosters to the dog park but cannot because I do not have a permit for them. There are also times when my rescue group gets together with their dogs and fosters for a "meet up" but not all members are from Ann Arbor or Washtenaw Co so they do not have permits. Instead we go to Mill Pond Park in Saline. It's smaller but cleaner and nicer.
288 Thanks for asking the public for feedback. Jul 30, 2013 7:01 AM
289 I think repurposing existing parks for "dog off-leash hours" would offer a cheaper solution than a whole new park in some Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM areas. Some of us would be happy with areas NOT fenced in completely.
290 Put a dog drinking attachment at the fountain in Allmendinger. Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM
291 I love dogs & I believe there should be more dog parks away from houses--even though I would never ever take my own Jul 30, 2013 6:55 AM dogs to a dog park anywhere ever again-- my choice after years of using dog parks & having my own dogs be bitten by other dogs . They have also picked up get fleas & the subsequent tapeworms from the fleas in dog areas before- just not for me anymore-- I prefer doggy daycare & choose to spend my money that way supporting those local & professional businesses
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292 Do NOT put a dog park in Wuster! No parking there! The area looked at for a dog park is used by young children in the Jul 30, 2013 6:50 AM winter for sledding! West Park is a much better choice!
293 I think an unfenced off-leash hour at parks is a bad idea. Currently dogs running off-leash at several parks I frequent Jul 30, 2013 6:44 AM keeps me from visiting those parks with my dog. An unfenced dog park is a danger to dogs and humans!
294 Thanks for doing a survey. As a dog owner for 20 years living in AA, I have never had a need for using a dog park. In my Jul 30, 2013 6:22 AM opinion it is the dog owner's responsibility to exercise and clean up after their dog. This should not be subsidized by taxpayers.
295 People will not keep dogs leashed. You will have dog bite cases and unvaccinated dogs. People won't clean up after Jul 30, 2013 6:21 AM dogs.
296 It is crucial that additional locations be established (I shouldn't commute across town farther than my work just to run my Jul 30, 2013 5:41 AM dog) -- either a couple large parks or many small parks, preferably fenced in woods rather than just open areas. The many dog owners would greatly appreciate the opportunity for people and dogs to socialize safely.
297 If no one volunteers for the above activities, what will the city do? I consider the proposal in #14 to be irresponsible and Jul 30, 2013 2:44 AM likely to generate off leash activity in many locations. Implementation of another dog park should be accompanied by trained professionals, who can provide advice to the city and to the dog owners, to minimize dog conflicts, and to teach people best practices for using dog parks. Be ready to have lots of signs and to address personal responsibility for liability.
298 I work near a middle school where dogs are prevalent and it amazes me that people think that it is sanitary for the Jul 30, 2013 1:01 AM students that play in this area. Yet dogs are abound and dog excrement is found all over the grounds. It would be nice if these dog owners were forced to use another park to use.
299 Ann Arbor should have more dog parks Jul 30, 2013 12:32 AM
300 Refer to the last comment re. sign ups. Dog owners are so greatful for the Park I go to that they would gladly donate Jul 30, 2013 12:31 AM time, skills, etc to help out. Also in the instances where I witnessed a person from the City to come in and check dog tags (a perfecctly legitimate venture) why couldn't he have had the paperwork with him and sold the people tags if they had the other vaccination, etc. tags...I was okay but for one person it would be such a hassle to find a handicapped parking space, go down to the Office, etc, I felt so sorry for her. She would have paid twice the price and the kid was so callous, just grab your puppy and get out until you get tags, next.... I repeat, you make the first step, put notices on the gate and I'll do whatever and I'll enlist others.
301 Please do not put a dog park in Wurster - it's a small park and there isn't enough room. Jul 30, 2013 12:02 AM
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302 New dog parks are a waste of scarce resources. Jul 29, 2013 11:53 PM
303 I am allergic to dogs, so we don't own any. I am not averse to dogs behaving well and having fun while doing so, Jul 29, 2013 11:43 PM however, my experience has been that many, if not most, dogs that I know and meet (even those of most of my friends) are not well-behaved. I am concerned about small children who are not experienced with dogs having a negative encounter. It would only take one bad dog-bite to a small child to kill any off-leash sentiment among those currently apathetic to off-leash dog parks. Also, I REGULARLY see people not picking up their doggie's messes while their dog is on a leash in A2. I could only imagine that this would increase when dogs run off-leash, and potentially out-of-sight.
304 I think designated times for running off leash in parks without fences is a bad idea--I have had off-leash dogs in these Jul 29, 2013 11:39 PM instances run over to my leashed dog...even if the off-leash dog is friendly, the leashed dog may not be and this can cause problems. I also have seen off-leash dogs in parks run across a busy street from a park to meet another dog on a sidewalk, etc, and this is dangerous to dogs, drivers, etc. I've also had off-leash dogs in parks run over to me and dirty myself and the books I am reading, eat my food, etc; I also know some people are allergic to dogs and would prefer this not happen. I love letting my dog off leash, but I respect only doing this in my fenced yard or dog park.
305 I am a homeowner and a big supporter of a near town dog park. I loved the community that developed around the Jul 29, 2013 11:38 PM Slauson park, and I hope that we can have something similar again some day.
306 I am in support of any dog parks on the west side of Ann Arbor. Even fenced pocket parks would be great - in larger, Jul 29, 2013 11:33 PM walkable cities it seems that there are dog parks tucked into many "in between" spaces to accommodate those without yards. Sprinkling those throughout town would be great for those of us who have fenced or no yards and dogs who are apt to chase anything into the street.
307 We need a dog park on the Westside. Jul 29, 2013 11:06 PM
308 I would like stronger enforcement of leash laws in the city as well as some safe options for people to have their dogs off Jul 29, 2013 11:05 PM leash. But I do NOT support letting small dogs or any dogs run around off leash in a park. I have had way too many bad experiences, and generally owners cannot control their dogs who are off leash.
309 The current parks are both a 20 minute drive for me from the west side. Jul 29, 2013 10:57 PM
310 Get in this century, Ann Arbor city council and administration! Listen to your citizens. It's not 1960! Dogs cannot run loose, Jul 29, 2013 10:56 PM nor can kids walk alone around town! Provide for your citizens needs! Stop spending so much time and $$ on public art funding, and provide basic needs. It is embarrassing we had to privately fundraise for a skatepark! Do you folks ever leave town? Many other communities seem to provide public facilities (Quality Public Facilities), even conveniently located public bathrooms, that somehow we can't manage to provide. Why is that? I just spent a week in the M75 region, and Every Town had public restrooms. Many allow dogs on beaches in certain hours. No evidence left behind by dogs;
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Everyone enjoying the lakes, together or separately! Our parks can be managed this way too, if we only decide to do it!
311 Thanks for surveying! Jul 29, 2013 10:55 PM
312 More alternatives would be great. Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
313 It's better to have several large, well maintained dog parks than a bunch of little nasty things. Jul 29, 2013 10:36 PM
314 I DO NOT support allowing dogs to be off leashes in parks where kids play. This is unsafe and unsanitary. People in Jul 29, 2013 10:34 PM Ann Arbor already don't know how to pick up after their dogs!
315 As my dog aged, it would be nice to have a place or times for older dogs that have trouble with the younger more active Jul 29, 2013 10:29 PM dogs.
316 Generally thought to be bad idea by behaviorists. Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
317 I support dog parks 100% Jul 29, 2013 10:28 PM
318 we need more parks that allow dogs on leash too. There are too many that ban dogs altogether. Jul 29, 2013 10:27 PM
319 Dogs should be on a leash! Dog parks should be fenced in! Sad that in Ann Arbor children go to sleep hungry, while the Jul 29, 2013 10:19 PM city worries about dog parks!
320 The taxpayers should not have to fund this... and I'm a Democrat who favors providing essential services to those in need Jul 29, 2013 10:14 PM and that benefit the community as a whole. Dog parks do not qualify. If there is enough demand, buy some land and make it available for that purpose. I don't ask the city to pay for my hobbies.
321 I am opposed to dog parks within city limits. I would prefer my tax dollars to be spent on parks improvements that directly Jul 29, 2013 10:13 PM (and solely) benefit humans. I am also opposed to loosening leash laws. Off-leash dogs have charged my stroller several times -- I have had to treat these as attacks on my children.
322 Would also like benches for people, parking for those who come from too far away to walk, and adeuqate size for big Jul 29, 2013 10:12 PM dogs to run, but could only list 3 items above.
323 Ann Arbor should start seriously policing the dangerous situation in parks such as Barton, Hunt, and Bird Hills where Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM dogs are routinely found off-leash. This poses a real risk of injury, and detracts from the use of parks by the vast majority of potential users.
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324 I really hope that we can finally get a centrally located dog park that is bigger than the one that had been proposed at Jul 29, 2013 10:07 PM West Park. A 0.25-acre is too small.
325 I haven't been to the dog park since I was confronted by a police woman demanding I show a permit. It made me feel like Jul 29, 2013 10:03 PM a criminal when my taxes paid for the dog park. It's unforgiveable to waste police resources to collect fees especiallyu when they should be required.
326 Please enforce leash laws at Bird Hills, it is a free for all on the weekends. Jul 29, 2013 10:02 PM
327 Question 14 is poorly worded. Dog parks are useless if dogs are not allowed off leash or for only part of the time. Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM
328 Allowing off-leash in un-fenced areas is asking for trouble. And the city getting sued at the first dog-person or dog-dog Jul 29, 2013 10:00 PM bite.
329 An unfenced area doesn't take the place of a real dog park. We need neighborhood dog parks. I have no kids, Jul 29, 2013 9:51 PM socializing/exercising my dog is my preferred recreational activity. I support some screening and extra fees for use of a dog park. I don't use swift run much because it's silly to drive for 20 minutes, and it is a very physically uncomfortable place to be.
330 As hopefully my answers indicate, it is important to have dog parks within walking distance of residents. I do not currently Jul 29, 2013 9:42 PM use the existing dog parks because I would have to get into my car.
331 I support dog parks in the city but came to be uncomfortable with some of the dogs and owners we encountered. Jul 29, 2013 9:39 PM
332 owners need to be educated on park etiquette, i.e. cleaning dog waste, being responsible for dogs, about dogs Jul 29, 2013 9:37 PM
333 I am not normally a NIMBY, and I like dogs, but my neighbors' dogs are always barking and more dog noise in my Jul 29, 2013 9:36 PM neighborhood would drive me crazy!
334 Not thrilled about using city funds to provide amenities for dogs when we continue to fail to provide amenities for people. Jul 29, 2013 9:34 PM
335 Vets Park would be a great space for a dog park. Converting a diamond into a dog run would require very little new Jul 29, 2013 9:31 PM fencing, it has ample parking, and is far away from residences. The diamond near the shelter would be my first choice.
336 Additional dog parks would be beneficial to the city in many ways: socialization for dogs, community strengthening and Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM interactions (for humans), and cutting down on complaints about dogs playing where they shouldn't.
337 Thanks for trying to find balance when it comes to having dogs in parks - the socialization is really useful for dogs and Jul 29, 2013 9:24 PM
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their humans. Very much appreciate the concern and thoughtfulness.
338 The dog parks have been a wonderful addition to our community. I have only seen one altercation in the dozens of visits Jul 29, 2013 9:20 PM that I have paid over the last several years. It wasnt due to an aggressive dog, rather it was related to a stupid pet owner. I am so appreciate to have the opportunity to visit these parks with my dogs, who the second they see the entrance to the park, are out of their minds with excitement and anticipation of playing with their friends.
339 Garbage cans to collect bags of dog poop are very important. I see bags of poop at the top of Bird Hills Park. Jul 29, 2013 9:03 PM
340 I don,t have much experience with dog parka. As a wheelchair user, I M CONCERNED WITH PAved paths or accessible Jul 29, 2013 8:57 PM terrain.
341 2 in household completed survey together Jul 29, 2013 8:56 PM
342 I would love more dog parks, but I have definitely seen the maintenance of Swift Run go downhill and I would hate to see Jul 29, 2013 8:43 PM even more dog parks that are also not properly maintained (for example, the park is mowed less, it's extremely muddy, the trash is not removed in a timely fashion and overflows with dog poop). I would rather have higher quality parks than quantity.
343 the'y re too loud Jul 29, 2013 8:40 PM
344 i go pretty frequently & any noise is not a nuisance & certainly not continuous. Jul 29, 2013 8:39 PM
345 Thanks! Jul 29, 2013 8:38 PM
346 ypsilanti twshp Jul 29, 2013 8:37 PM
347 The most amazing dog park I ever went to was in Sanford, Florida. Here is a link: Jul 29, 2013 8:36 PM http://www.pawparksanford.org/pictures.html The fencing was great a protective, there was an area that you could put your dog on the leash, a check point between inside with the dogs, and outside with the cars. There were trees and blocks for the dogs to play on. Benches for people. It was open duck til dawn. It felt incredibly secure. There were also bulletine boards in the park, for people to share information: lost & found, dog sitting, neighborhood announcements. I dog sit frequently and always think of that park. It was the best. I never understood why Ann Arbor doesn't have something like it.
348 Was looking forward to dog park in West Park. Hope it will still happen! Jul 29, 2013 8:32 PM
349 I am extremely against having a dog park in Wurster Park Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
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350 I would love to see off leash hours at some of our natural wooded areas. Jul 29, 2013 8:31 PM
351 The city may have a bit more $ to work with if they used an electronic gate/key system.There are quite a few individuals Jul 29, 2013 8:27 PM who attend Olson regularly but have not purchased tags. I duspect if enforced, these individuals would choose to pay the fee. Could even sell day passes. Obviously, it would be ideal if the park were to be staffed at certain times in order to keep an eye on possible aggressive dogs/situations. Permanent agility/exploratory obstacles would be nice too. We like Olson Park. We, along with several other Olson Park regulars, think Swift Run is too big. Too hard to keep an eye on my dog, along with the other dogs. I understand that there have been several dogs that have been killed there. With such a large, rolling space we wouldn't be able to intervene soon enough. Maybe consider changing the layout of the Swift Run Park?
352 Dog park users should pay for any maintenance costs that exceed the normal costs of that park, or similar park. Jul 29, 2013 8:22 PM
353 Perhaps a few fenced areas within a park to assist dogs working on socialization and graduated exposure Jul 29, 2013 8:19 PM
354 My son is allergic to dogs and my daughter is afraid of dogs. There is no reason for dogs to be unleashed in public parks. Jul 29, 2013 8:15 PM Contrary to what dog owners think, not everyone is ok with unleashed dogs coming up to them, no matter how friendly they believe their dog to be.
355 If dog parks are created a fee structure, like an annual permit should be charged for any who use it. $50 per year. Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM
356 It is too bad this is such a polarizing issue in A2. In Dexter the dog run is private and run like a country club (annual fees, Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM certain dog races are barred, etc). It doesn' t have to be so complicated.
357 Dogs in unfenced areas should be on a leash at all times. Even friendly dogs frighten people when they're off leash. I Jul 29, 2013 8:07 PM would be more likely to use a dog park if there were some sort of evaluation of the personality of the dog, and if high- conflict dogs were not allowed, or were allowed only at certain times. Also, more education is needed for dog owners regarding proper dog park etiquette and dog management.
358 pit bulls/mixes scared me away from using dog parks & any dog can go in parks Jul 29, 2013 8:05 PM
359 Let's focus on other park issues before we spend, time, money and energy on dog parks. Things like dead and dying Jul 29, 2013 8:01 PM trees, planting more trees, crime and drug use need immediate attention. Thanks.
360 Dog parks are great. Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM
361 Is this not a Washtenaw County Park? Why have you not included the whole county here? We are talking about the Jul 29, 2013 7:54 PM people who take their dogs there, right?
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362 We LOVE the dog park at Olson. Jul 29, 2013 7:36 PM
363 Would be glad to hear of more 'official' dog parks in the city (even in my neighborhood!) so that people parks have less Jul 29, 2013 7:31 PM chance of owners letting their dogs off leash to scare children, walkers and runners.
364 I don't really like the energy of a dog park, and dog park people are weird. Jul 29, 2013 7:26 PM
365 Dogs need to run and they need social opportunities for their well-being and to promote good behavior. Ann Arbor is a Jul 29, 2013 7:16 PM city with many dogs and many dog lovers. We should have many more dog parks than we presently do.
366 Why look only at current parks or school land? Take a black top area and make it sand/grass with bioswales and plants Jul 29, 2013 7:07 PM for water drainage and for dogs.
367 We have benefitted a lot from having an informal dog park in our neighborhood. This is the main way we have got to Jul 29, 2013 7:03 PM know our neighbors since moving in. We can set ground rules for cleanliness and keeping dogs under control so that we will always be considerate of all of the neighbors. It will be worth it for everyone even if they do not like dogs.
368 Thank you! Jul 29, 2013 6:53 PM
369 would prefer daily charge Jul 29, 2013 6:51 PM
370 I support additional dog parks, particularly those within walking distance for people living in our denser areas. I believe Jul 29, 2013 6:48 PM that people who are willing to drive their dog to an off-leash facility are less bound by the need for an official site. Dog parks were an outgrowth of a need to exercise and socialize dogs who live in densely populated neighborhoods where exercise opportunities are more limited. There is a greater need for a service to be provided to this population than for people with less limited transportation and time options.
371 Consider special parks for humans who suffer from fear of dogs. Jul 29, 2013 6:46 PM
372 No Dog Park in West Park please Jul 29, 2013 6:41 PM
373 Letting dogs loose in parks at certain hours is asking for trouble. Besides, I walk in Bird Hills Park and dogs are routinely Jul 29, 2013 6:39 PM off their leashes. I've had to fight them off before.
374 With this Sunday's Annarbor.com article about the inability of the City to keep pace with tree maintenance here in Tree Jul 29, 2013 6:23 PM City, I more than ever feel that the budget simply does not stretch to an additional dog park. The dead and dying trees still on the streets pose such a hazard to residents that a dog park seems a complete frivolity.
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375 The city has limited resources which could be better utilized Jul 29, 2013 6:17 PM
376 we need dog parks in all neighborhoods Jul 29, 2013 6:09 PM
377 A large park that is interesting to people as well where dogs can be off leash would be great. I hate the dog parks that Jul 29, 2013 6:06 PM are fenced-in areas in the middle of a field. I will never take my dog to a park like that. Its boring for both of us.
378 Dogs do not need a park. The arguments in favor are too anthropomorphic. Owners should just walk their dogs and be Jul 29, 2013 5:31 PM sure to pick up after them. Even that does not remove all the fecal contamination.
379 dogs are man's best friend. we love our dogs, and dog parks are awesome! Jul 29, 2013 5:30 PM
380 Thank you for your work on this! Jul 29, 2013 5:29 PM
381 Please add a dog park somewhere on the Westside. There are two on the East side and they take 20 minutes to get to (I Jul 29, 2013 5:26 PM live on the South West side)
382 I suggest you survey the dog-park users to see how far they travel from their homes to the parks. I think you'll find it's not Jul 29, 2013 5:20 PM far - maybe walking distance. This does not mean to build dog parks all over the city because dog owners will only visit them if they're a quick walk away from home.
383 More dog parks would mean fewer groups of off-leash dogs playing in school playgrounds, which are currently used as Jul 29, 2013 5:10 PM defacto dog parks on weekend mornings all over the city.
384 Thanks for taking the time to ask opinions. I (kind of) understand the desire to want a place for your dog to "run free" but Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM my experience leads me to have no faith whatsoever that people will follow the rules of a dog park, because they don't follow the rules now! I live on the OWS, and people walk down the middle of street with their dogs off leash, and let them run around Wurster park and Bach park already. I have been chased up onto the play structure with my toddler by dogs, and have been "charged" by dogs when on walking paths. I have seen people let their dogs off leash at the bottom of the hill at Madison, and then let them run ahead until they catch up with them at the top of the hill. On any given day, there are two or three dogs roaming around. Often peacefully and playfully... until some poor law abiding dog walker comes through with their dog on a leash, and the off leash dogs freak out. I have been in the middle of that too many times. Many stories, and I will spare you of most, but the funniest was probably the time when I saw a woman's off leash dog take a dump in the park while she was away. When I told her what had happened, and asked her if she was going to pick it up, she asked me if I would help her find it! The scariest was when my husband and I had to hold our child between us, stuck in the middle of bird hills until the owner of three off leash pit bull type dogs came and took them away. I honestly don't think dog parks will work as mixed use. Dogs might get out of the fenced area and most assuredly will be "let out" of the car or off the leash before they are in the contained area, because, you know, "he is really a friendly dog!"
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If this is going to work at all, it has to be away from joggers, hikers, kids, sports. Don't know if you have considered this aspect, but I think it's a big negative for residential property value and it's going to meet vocal resistance from just about any neighborhood. Would imagine that homeowners insurance in the area of dog park could be higher too. So, sure, that is "NIMBY", quite literally and understandably.
385 I support such parks but think they should NOT be established in existing neighborhood parks that are part of the Jul 29, 2013 5:00 PM "walkable" downtown/neighborhood areas that are currently especially enjoyed by children and seniors.
386 We have enough dog parks in stragic locations. This isn't a service that taxpayers should be paying for. Jul 29, 2013 4:59 PM
387 Bravo thanks for considering Jul 29, 2013 4:52 PM
388 Unleashed dogs in fenced-in areas (like baseball fields) could work, but not otherwise running free. So many people think Jul 29, 2013 4:51 PM "my dog isn't a problem" until something happens. And I've seen what happens at Slauson - not pretty or safe. Why aren't the 3rd dog park people expected to raise money like the skate park people were? They've already got 2 dog parks, plus it's perfectly legal to have your dog on leash anywhere in town. If they want more, they should plan, organize, and pay for (at least part of) it, including an endowment for ongoing maintenance.
389 Please do not increase the number of dog parks, leave the rest of parks open for everybody. Jul 29, 2013 4:50 PM
390 My dog doesn't do well at dog parks (rescue dog). She doesn't retrieve. I like to get exercise when she does so standing Jul 29, 2013 4:50 PM around mingling with people doesn't accomplish that goal.
391 Dogs should not run loose in town, where children sled, or where older folks walk. Jul 29, 2013 4:49 PM
392 Please put in a dog park at West Park. It is a perfect location for so many area dog owners on the West Side. Jul 29, 2013 4:48 PM
393 People whose dogs are not ubder control and exhibit aggressive behavior should have to have their dog undergo a Jul 29, 2013 4:43 PM temperamnet test before being able to re-enter a dog park
394 How about pop-up dog parks that are only usable for a few hours in the morning or evening? Jul 29, 2013 4:43 PM
395 Thanks for conducting this survey! Jul 29, 2013 4:41 PM
396 There appears to be improvements to the existing parks that should be addressed before building a new dog park. Swift Jul 29, 2013 4:40 PM Run could use License Enforcement, parking lot grading, expansion of parking, water fountains, a wind break, lighting, more frequent mowing and grading. Please do not expand beyond the ability to maintain existing facilities.
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397 Fences are needed for safety. Jul 29, 2013 4:37 PM
398 I am opposed to taking away the green space/sledding hill in Wurster Park. As it is the trash cans have been relocated to Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM park entrances and are only emptied once per week. They STINK to high heaven. Will dog owners pack out their poop each day? In addition, we will lose the one decent public sledding hill suitable for the smallest kids over here. I also don't quite know where the dog walkers are going to park. And not thrilled with kids walking to and from school and playing in the park with strange dogs around. And the dog waste. Please don't take away this gem of a park. It's used daily by our kids...especially small kids.
399 vaccinations important too Jul 29, 2013 4:36 PM
400 We support more dog parks in Ann Arbor 100%! Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
401 Thank you! We really need more dog parks, in Scio township would be great too! Jul 29, 2013 4:33 PM
402 I believe that current parks and schoolyards ARE currently being used as dogparks. For example Wines and Slauson... I Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM love dogs but don't always love them being off leash.
403 I don't object to parts of parks set aside for dogs, but really believe there should be draconian penalties for folks who let Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM their dogs run loose in other public areas. There are a thousand reasons to restrict dogs in public (especially environmental) but by far the most important is their threat to pedestrians, especially the elderly. When any fall could turn fatal for oldsters, many have stopped using public parks where dog owners don't comply with leash laws, e.g. Bird Hills and Eberwhite Woods. If providing a dog park would stop irresponsible owners from letting their dogs run free, then I wouldn't oppose it, even if it's a form of blackmail ("set aside a portion of public land for me and my pet or I won't be responsible for the consequences").
404 Dog parks are an asset to a community. Thanks for your work toward developing additional sites as designated dog Jul 29, 2013 4:27 PM parks.
405 We really, desperately need more dog parks in the city and especially on the West side. Jul 29, 2013 4:26 PM
406 I know an individual who has an expertise in this area. If you're interested in talking with her, please contact me at Jul 29, 2013 4:24 PM [email protected]. Thank you!
407 I don't support dog parks at neighborhood schools, particularly elementary schools Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
408 People should only have dogs that can be cared for without infringing on the rights and convenience of others. Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM
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409 The good thing about doggy day care is the dogs are screened for temperament, shots, wellness before they can go. Dog Jul 29, 2013 4:21 PM parks in Ann Arbor are too small, love to see one that is large enough for the owners and dogs to be able to roam, and possibly a way to screen for temperament and then get a pass to use it. I run across dogs all the time who are not suited to free roam and usually the owners know it, but they let them go among the others anyway until they act aggressive enough to call them off, or not. Once an owner came with a muzzle in hand but waited until her dog nipped mine on the back, then put the muzzle on. Possible volunteer dog patrol at each park?
410 Thank you for taking this need seriously. Jul 29, 2013 4:20 PM
411 Perhaps offseason use of a park like the existing, mostly fenced baseball diamond like westpark, cpuld conserve Jul 29, 2013 4:18 PM resources with little investment. I would be willing to pay an additional fee to use such a park, beyond what i have already paid. Honestly, many people already use this baseball diamond in this way during the off season. Bird hill off leash hours.
412 Smaller and greater numbers of dog parks within the city would be good. The design of the park is important in Jul 29, 2013 4:16 PM maximizes the space. For instance a path that winds through an area of trees...where dogs can run does not have to take up as much space as a large open field. Our neighborhood uses the woods at Haisley School -fenced with a path and dogs can run around that path easily and its has a very small footprint but provides enough room to fully exercise a large breed dog.
413 The biggest problem I see with the current parks are owners NOT managing their own dogs. The best park is worthless if Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM people do not stay close and watch over the play. There also need to be STRICT rules about not bringing sick dogs, as contagious diseases (ie kennel cough) are easily spread at parks.
414 Off-leash hours in parks, especially wooded ones that don't lend themselves to fencing off would be fantastic! It's also a Jul 29, 2013 4:14 PM way to blunt criticism of re-purposing parkland. I don't think it's unreasonable to provide a dedicated time for people who own dogs to be able to use the parks to exercise their dogs any more than it's unreasonable to be upset that I can't use the softball diamonds to play frisbee with my kid when there's a game going on. Dog owners pay taxes AND licensing fees and we're not getting much in the way of City support for our needs.
415 I don't think we need another dog park ion the city. They are unsanitary and I would never take my dog there. A dog Jul 29, 2013 4:13 PM could pick up innumerable diseases in a park.
416 Most people in my neighborhood already have designated Haisley school as a dog park on the weekends. They are free Jul 29, 2013 4:12 PM to let their dogs run wild and no one ever does anything about it.
417 Off leash in a public park without fences? This is a liability. It already happens and some of my elderly neighbors will not Jul 29, 2013 4:11 PM walk in the park for fear of a dog jumping up on them. I love dogs - but most owners do not take the time to train or
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control their dogs. They let them swim in the swampy pond in our neighborhood natural area. They chase, and KILL, rabbits, squirrels, woodchucks, ducks and their owners don't care. Natural areas serve as a refuge for urban wildlife and as a place for residents to go and enjoy same. Off leash dogs ruin this for everyone. Thank you for asking for input.
418 It's high time there were more dog parks! Jul 29, 2013 4:10 PM
419 I think a good way to get more volunteers could be to waive/discount the dog park fees. Jul 29, 2013 4:08 PM
420 I like the idea of of dog parks, but there are always those individuals who feel they cannot be bothered with the rules nor Jul 29, 2013 4:06 PM do what is appropriate for the safety of their dog and others.
421 tax monies spent on dog parks, when there are dead trees dropping limbs on my car and home, potholes in my street and Jul 29, 2013 4:04 PM ill kept parks for people is a very, very bad idea.
422 no tax dollars for dog parks Jul 29, 2013 4:03 PM
423 Ann Arbor has established some ambitious goals to become a more sustainable community. Unfortunately, our inability to Jul 29, 2013 3:59 PM accommodate dog users successful into the core of the city is currently reducing the overall livability and encouraging greater greenhouse gas emissions from longer commutes. Moreover, dog owners are currently excluded from using many city facilities, including parks, with their pets. While I support all residents of Ann Arbor utilizing our beautiful parks system, I ask that the city seriously consider how dog users can also take advantage of our parks spaces. I know there is aversion to off leash hours but this strategy has and continues to work in countless cities around the nation and the globe. It's time for Ann Arbor to stop pretending it's a dog friendly city and take action that validates this claim.
424 I'd really like to understand the demand for urban dog parks and funding sources for this initiative. Jul 29, 2013 3:53 PM
425 The plan for the West Park dog park was perfect. It should not have been shot down by the objections of one church. Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM The residents support it.
426 I would be happy to go to the current dog park (without taking my own dogs) and go through some of the places where Jul 29, 2013 3:52 PM safety could be improved. Melissa Theyyunni, DVM/MPH [email protected]
427 I live on the West Side, and have heard (via the Chronicle and neighbors) that Wurster Park is being proposed as a Jul 29, 2013 3:50 PM location for a dog park. I feel this park is too small to have a section of it repurposed. Any location would either take the large flat area (used for sports in the summer) or the hillside (used for sledding in the winter). It is also an area with many children and a pass-through route for many on their way to Bach and Slauson. More traffic in the area in the mornings & evenings -- for those who drive to the park -- would decrease childrens' safety on their way to and from school.
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428 721 N main seems like an excellent location, close to density but not adjacent to housing. West Park would be great too Jul 29, 2013 3:49 PM but neighbors would never allow it. Thanks for asking!
429 I don't support dog parks. Please list me as opposed. Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM
430 A dog park closer to the center of town would be amazing. We are at Swift Run often, and do not notice much of any Jul 29, 2013 3:47 PM noise related to the dogs. I hope we can make another park happen - thanks for this!
431 Time for A2 to get ahead of the times. Phoenix has dozens of these, even obsticale coures. We could all learn by Jul 29, 2013 3:46 PM watching the dogs behavior over humans ! Seperating the large from small is a plus, for the owners.
432 No way should there ever be time at a public space for off leash. Bird hills, the arb and Slauson already have this Jul 29, 2013 3:45 PM experience and it doesn't work. The first time my child is threatened or hurt, there will be litigation.
433 I think it is important to provide space for dogs in the community, particularly for older people who have the pets as Jul 29, 2013 3:44 PM companions and cannot always travel a distanced to exercise them.
434 have always had and loved dogs. don't currently have one. The problem with dog parks is the owners; not the dogs. Jul 29, 2013 3:44 PM
435 The dog parks are a great idea. I really support them, and I think as long as they don't directly abut houses, they should Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM not disrupt anyone with noise or smell. It's great for dogs and dog owners. Also please start ticketing people, if staff are available, for having off leash dogs in the other parks. It endangers wildlife, nature areas, other dogs, and people at risk of being knocked over (children and the elderly).
436 Dogs aren't an issue - but inconsiderate owners who don't have a realistic understanding of their dogs will be. Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
437 Dog parks are a great asset to the city to have. Jul 29, 2013 3:42 PM
438 Not interested in funding a dog park Jul 29, 2013 3:40 PM
439 off leash use in bandemere park would be great! Dogs love to swim in Argo :-) Jul 29, 2013 3:39 PM
440 Woof! Jul 29, 2013 3:35 PM
441 I appreciate the effort to reach out to the community through this survey mechanism. Regarding Question 11, if a dog Jul 29, 2013 3:28 PM park is being considered in a specific neighborhood then every effort should be made to get a consensus from those residents.
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442 Dogs - especially larger dogs - need a place to run. This place, or these places must be protected from roads, railroads, Jul 29, 2013 3:22 PM and dog-aggressive dogs.
443 Thank you for supporting dog parks in Ann Arbor! Jul 29, 2013 3:15 PM
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