Comments on: Burlington Regional Dog Park information – updated

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:07:03 +0000

I have recently gotten a shelter dog that has always been around other dogs and I would like to join the dog park but I am not a hundred percent the information about his temperament, which really does seem great around people and dogs, is correct. When is the slowest times at the park where I can see how he does. He’s about 55 lbs so I don’t want small dogs about just in case he plays rough. In case you can’t tell I’m nervous just because I’ve never had to socialize a dog before but he’s awesome and I want him happy. Any suggestions and times would be great thanks.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:06 +0000

Just a suggestion….How about ‘boarding up’ 3 sides of the north dugout/bench area? This could serve as a wind block for all of us pet parents that want to come to the park during the winter but don’t want to freeze to death in the process.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:56:39 +0000

While this is technically a city park, the city is not footing the cost for anything at the park. That means the dog park committee must supply the waste disposal bags, it paid for the fencing for the small dog area, and must pay for any maintenance or upgrades to the facility. Without charging a user fee, there would be no way to do any of those things. The majority of dog parks charge for usage for those reasons. It is the same reason why there is a charge to use the city pool. The $10 annual fee is much lower than many other dog parks, even in the state. The Ames dog park charges $40 a year for residents. Anyone who lives outside of the city limits, the fee is $55. The Burlington Regional Dog Park charges $10 for anyone who would like to use the park. The initial passes for good for a year and a half. But even when the pass goes to a one-year pass in 2011, the $10 is still a bargin compared to most other dog parks. The more than 300 dog owners who have purchased tags since the park opened obviously feel the same way.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:47:45 +0000

Why does it cost just to use the dog park? Like the economy isn’t bad enough, let’s just start something else and make people pay for it.

By: Hollyn Rodeck

Hollyn Rodeck — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:24:36 +0000

Congrats on the new dog park! How wonderful! I grew up in Burlington and now live in Washington state. I am very excited to see the park the next time I am home to see my parents! Thank you to the volunteers for making this park possible!
sincerely,
Hollyn (Woods) Rodeck

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:23:17 +0000