Correspondence: Email dated June 11, 2021 from Elana Penner re Chilco Dog Park
Short email from a long-term resident opposing the division of the park for single-use purposes.
From: Elana Penner Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 5:10 PM To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca Subject: Chilco Park Off-Leash Dog Park Proposal
Dear Mayor and View Royal Council,
I am opposed to the development of an off-leash area within Chilco Park.
I’ve lived here for 16 years and due to my proximity I watch the activities in the park daily. Other than one alleged event that occurred last year I don’t recall any other contentious issue/conflict between dogs, dog owners and other park visitors. Everyone always seems to get along. The vast majority of dog owners exercise appropriate responsibility over their pets. Pups are (for the most part) kept under control. Everyone scoops. Dog owners usually stay in the open areas of the park, families/children usually focus their activities in the playground area.
It makes no sense to divide a popular, well used, multi-use green space in View Royal into single-use areas spaces.
Sincerely,
Elana Penner