I would like to express my concerns in person but I am out of town. I understand the Perrine Wayside park may not be convenient for ALL residents, but I oppose this resolution for a variety of reasons.
1.Most importantly, with the uncertainty of the future of property taxes, I don't think it would be fiscally responsible to fund a project that doesn't serve all residents, regardless of where the funds are coming from. We already have a dedicated dog park, this is not the time to allocate funds to something we already have.
2.As someone who frequently walks at Coral Reef park in the late afternoon, I value the shade, the peacefulness and the safe walking path the eastern area of the park provides. If removing trees is necessary to make room for a dog park then we will lose the shade so desperately needed.
3.A dog park will require additional maintenance which will affect the Village budget. Furthermore, a dog park in a very shaded area will turn into a mud pit. As we know from the recent downpours, the east area of the park is subject to flooding.
4.Parking is already a challenge, especially when games are being played on all the fields. Dog owners will have to park wherever they can find a space, then walk their dog to the dog park. How will staff enforce the “no dogs allowed on the athletic fields side” of the park from those trying to get to the dog park? The only parking lot on SW 77 Avenue is frequently overflowing with cars parked illegally.
Thank you.