Attachment E: Written Answer Question Responses

Attachment E

Community Engagement Survey

Written Answer Question Responses

Question 3: If you answered “No” (to previous question – “Are you in favor of a secure off-leash dog area being implemented within Chilco Park?), what are your concerns regarding a secure off-leash dog area at Chilco Park?

Comment Category	Number of Mentions
Loss of local community and family green space/park	67
Irresponsible dog owners	46
Increase in local road traffic & Insufficient Parking to accommodate increase in park use by non-residents	36
Better locations already exist nearby	25
Not enough space to accommodate	22
Not suitable year-round due to drainage issues	21
Proximity of dogs to children and designated play area	20
This is a problem that should not exist - need clearer signage & bylaw enforcement to ensure dogs are kept on-leash	19
Noise	16
Cost implications - money better spent on other projects	10

Question 7: If you answered “Yes” (to previous question – “If implemented, would you like to see ‘agility course’ style obstacles within the secure area?”), please describe the types of obstacles you would like to see implemented:

Comment Category	Number of Mentions
Climbing & jumping (boulders, logs, platforms, boxes etc.)	72
Tunnels and tubes	55
Ramps and “A-frames”	41
Weaving (poles, cones etc.)	31
Balance training (teeter-totter, balance beam etc.)	20
Hurdle	8

Question 9: Do you have any other suggestions regarding amenities that would benefit a secure off-leash dog area within Chilco Park?

Comment Category	Number of Mentions
Dog waste bags	55
Garbage cans	50
Larger area	22
Double Gate	14
Covered areas to create shade and block rain (includes natural amenities such as trees)	15
Two areas – one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs	10
Washrooms	9
List of “park rules” and other informative signage	7