Somerville Recreation Survey
Tell the City that families with dogs need parks, too!
The Somerville Recreation Department wants to know what would you like to see changed about playgrounds or parks in your neighborhood. It's the seventh question on their online survey. Tell them that Somerville needs both open spaces where dogs are not allowed for activities that do not include dogs, and open spaces where families can enjoy safe and legal off-leash recreation. Tell them that Somerville's dogs will be better behaved, and Somerville's dog owners will be more responsible, when we have safe and legal off-leash recreational areas in our neighborhoods. A tired dog is a good dog!
Tell them that the "No Dogs Allowed" signs at every park in the City are not very neighborly. Responsible dog owners appreciate that children's play areas should be off-limits to dogs, but most parks in the City can accommodate families with leashed dogs.
Tell them that you would like to see the Recreation Department offer dog recreation, responsible dog owner training and dog safety programs. Suggest that the Somerville Dog Owners Group could help to establish and administer such programs.
If you don't have children, you can complete the Somerville Recreation Survey in less than two minutes!