For the people who have posted concerns that these dog parks will cause a nuisance and/or will be imposed on neighborhoods without regard for the surrounding people should read this closer. The whole point of this is to NOT impose a dog park on a neighborhood that doesn’t want it. To put them where they most make sense. The fact that the current dog park is over crowded is testament to the fact that more are needed. These parks do get used and are a needed public service. Going back to a comment that was made about dog attacks. Many dog attacks occur because dogs aren’t socialized. When people come do dog parks they are allowed to socialize and learn what behaviors are allowable. The attacks that you would be speaking would most likely come from dogs that have never been to a dog park mainly because their owners are irresponsible. Many of you with negative comments seem to be against dog parks in general and at least one of you has posted that you have kids. Well, dogs are like kids to many of us. You wouldn’t say that parks shouldn’t be allowed or should have high entrance fees for your kids would you? Kids make just as much noise or more than dogs on playgrounds and other places. Should those be eliminated too? Us quiet people can’t have the racket from your awful kids screaming all throughout the day. My cat naps cannot be disturbed. Finally, imposing high entrance fees will do nothing but make land underused and push people to not go to dog parks, keep their dogs unsocialized at home and making racket in your own back yards rather than a designated area. In conclusion, dog owners are tax payers too. Those that go to dog parks are generally good dog owners. There are always exceptions but they are just that, EXCEPTIONS. We all pay for ALL of the parks for the good of our communities. There should be no difference as to whether the park is meant to be for your kids or someone else’s dogs.