Good question. Only a few of us know. For a map showing our current DPAs go to http://doloresparkdogs.org/

In 2005 the Rec & Park Commission designated two Dog Play Areas (DPAs) for Dolores – one on either side of the park. These off-leash areas are mixed-use and to be shared with all park users.
Our areas were to be indicated by signage and amenities giving the dog guardians a focal point for where we could exercise our dogs off-leash.

The DPA on the south side of the park is between the service road and the paved path at top of the park, and between the Chinese pepper tree and the container boxes.  The area on the north side is basically where “hipster hill” is now.  The reason for this L-shaped area was to allow space for a practice soccer field that never materialized.

As I’m sure you’ve heard the park will be undergoing “rehabilitation” in 2012. There have been 2 community planning meetings already with 2 more to follow.  We strongly encourage you to attend the next 2 meetings to give your input and to support the off-leash dog play areas (DPAs) we have currently.  The DPA on the south side of the park is secure, but the dog committee has not yet come to an agreement with Rec. & Park as to where the 2nd DPA will be or distressingly whether there will be a 2nd dog area in the renovated park.
The dog areas will not be specifically addressed at the 3rd public meeting on Aug. 4th, but they will be at the last meeting on Thursday Aug. 25th.  Please put this meeting on your calendar as we  need support from you dog guardians for a 2nd good sized area.

Community Workshop # 3 -  Refine Conceptual Plans
Thursday August 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Everett Middle School cafeteria
450 Church St. (enter on 17th St. through parking lot)

Dolores Park Dogs clean-up & social gathering
Saturday August 6th 9:30-11:30 AM
We will have drawings of several potential areas for a 2nd DPA
Please come by and vote your preference

Community Workshop # 4 – Refine 50% Schematic Plan
*The Dog Play Areas will be discussed, final drawings presented & potentially decided at this meeting
Please come, we need you dog guardians to weigh in.
Thursday August 25th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Mission High School cafeteria (enter from Dolores St.)

Thanks, Lindsay & Jill
http://doloresparkdogs.org/

Good question.

Only a few of us know. For a map showing our DPAs go to http://sfrecpark.org/maps/DoloresParkMap.pdf

In 2005 the Rec & Park Commission designated two Dog Play Areas for Dolores – one on either side of the park. These off-leash areas are mixed-use and to be shared with all park users.

Our areas were to be indicated by signage and amenities giving the dog guardians a focal point by moving the dog water fountain to the concrete pad – where the 2 large green container boxes are near the bridge – and adding a kiosk with bulletin board, benches, etc. As this was not done most of you don’t know where the areas are.

The one on the south side of the park is between the service road and the paved path at top of the park, and between the Chinese pepper tree and the container boxes.  The area on the north side is basically where “hipster hill” is now.  The reason for this L-shaped area was to allow space for a practice soccer field that never materialized.

As I’m sure you’ve heard the park will be undergoing “rehabilitation” in 2012. There has been one community meeting with 3 more to follow.  We strongly encourage you to attend the next meeting to give your input and to support the dog play areas (DPAs) we have currently.

Additionally if for some reason the renovation doesn’t allow us to keep these areas or they are up for grabs what other areas or suggestions would you have?  If you can’t attend please send comments to my email before Thursday June 16th when the steering committee meets.

Community Workshop # 3 -  Refine Conceptual Plans
Thursday August 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM – This meeting may have to change locations, we’ll let you know.
Mission High School cafeteria (enter from Dolores St.)

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