Support a Dog Park in Columbia TN

“To establish a fenced-in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. To develop a beautiful, well-maintained space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park’s rules and restrictions. To view this park as a community project, in partnership with the City of Columbia, designed to satisfy the needs of dog-owners and non–dog owners alike.”

Therefore, we are asking the City of Columbia to allow the construction of a dog park for the following reasons:
• There is not a current public dog park in our area to accommodate safe, off-leash dog activities.
• Such a park would allow families with dogs to spend more quality time with their pets.
• Research shows that property values near dog parks increases, sometimes significantly.
• Park increase the livability of a city and provide for a better sense of community.
• Such a park would reduce angst between dog owners, non-owners, police and park authorities regarding dog access to other city parks.
• This park would increase opportunities for residents to interact with their neighbors and help create a sense of community.
• Many dogs need exercise above and beyond human limitations; furthermore, many dog owners do not have a yard where their dogs can spend time outside, and leashes greatly limit the dog’s space and pace.
• Socializing dogs is very beneficial to the community, since it makes them less skittish and can mitigate aggressive behavior when meeting other dogs and people.
• Regular exercise is great for any dog's longevity and weight control, and the overall effect of regular exercise makes most dogs calmer and better behaved.