Proposal to Association Board For a Dog Park

May, 2010
Location:� Ball Field

 

 

Based on the comments from the inform meeting at the clubhouse, it is being proposed to build a dog park in the ball field. This option includes the following features:

�        As you enter the ball field, the dog park would be located on the right on the flat surface just past the area where branches are now left for pick up.

�        No trees would need to be removed.

�        The area would be left in its natural state so there should be minimal maintenance.

�        The construction cost is estimated to be about $1,500 dollars which we expect to be covered predominately by contributions. It would be feasible to use much less expensive fencing in this more remote location.

�        Adding coverage on the MKL insurance policy would cost $300 per year.

�        A committee of the users would police the grounds-- although it is expected that all users would clean up after their pets, particularly since peer pressure from other users would encourage cooperation in maintaining the park.

�        Each dog would have to be accompanied by a responsible adult 17 or older.

�        No dog can be left unattended in the park.

�        No aggressive or unfriendly dog would be allowed to use the park.

�        All dogs must be licensed.

�        Usage would be limited to MKL residents or their guests, but a resident must accompany a guest.

�        Detailed rules will be posted at the entrance gate.

 

The proposed rules are as follows:

 

DOG PARK GUIDELINES FOR USE

 

This is an unsupervised park.� Use at your own risk.

 

 

Dog owners are solely responsible for any accidents or injuries caused by their dogs.

 

Dog owners must clean up dog feces.

 

Dog owner must be in park enclosure and within view of their dogs at all times.

 

Dog owner must have a leash in hand at all times.

 

Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving.

 

There is a limit of two dogs per person.

 

Guests must be accompanied by a Lake resident.

 

Dogs showing aggression towards people or other animals are prohibited from the park.

 

Dogs must be under voice command.

 

Dogs must be vaccinated and display current tags.

 

Dogs wear collar and I.D. tags at all times.

 

Children 10 years of age and younger must be closely supervised by an adult.

 

No food or treats for pets or owners.

 

Violators will be subject to removal from park and suspension of park privileges.