Editor: Re: City 鈥榖ark park鈥� a dog鈥檚 nightmare for neighbour (The Times, Aug. 21).
I have been frequenting the new Linwood off-leash dog park in the evenings since it was opened in April, 2015.
I challenge John Saxon鈥檚 assertions that the park is an opportunity for 鈥減arty time鈥� by dog owners and their pets using the park.
I cannot recall a single incident where a person or a dog has been in contravention of any City bylaws. Participants scrupulously follow the posted rules at the entrance gate.
According to Mr. Saxon, however, the noise is non-stop. I am not suggesting there is not some noise, but it is quite normal given that this is a public park, adjacent to a children鈥檚 playground.
Even the City contradicts Mr. Saxon鈥檚 assertions in regards to the planning and construction of the park. I suspect Mr. Saxon doesn鈥檛 want the park across the road, period, and is simply making these allegations to try and legitimize his position.
The same cannot be said for some of the vehicles parked in proximity to the park where the louder the muffler noise, the more macho the car. For some reason, there was no mention of this in the article.
The City of 91原创 should be commended for providing such a convenient and needed facility such as Linwood Park and the neighbouring private vegetable gardens. Formerly, Linwood Park was a magnet for drug dealers and prostitutes and a constant problem for authorities.
I would suggest that Mr. Saxon consider acquiring a pet dog of his own. Properly cared for, it will provide loyal companionship and he will make a lot of new friends who will be pleased to share in his experience.
Ken Wharton,
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