Dog Park

 

We’re happy to inform you that a lot of hard work by a team of Melrose Dog Society volunteers and the City of Melrose has resulted in a proposed dog park located at Ell Pond on the East Knoll.

 

We will be attending meetings on this site in February and March 2012, and we’ll notify you of any potential public meetings.

 

We hope that you’ll spread the word and come out to support this effort. We encourage you to be vocal and earnest with your comments, but also to be respectful of the abutters’ thoughts and preferences.

 

We truly want to be good neighbors and are working hard to address the needs and concerns of neighborhood residents, city government and park users. You may also send your comments directly to the Melrose Park Commission (see attached notice).

 

A safe, off-leash area was initially conceived by the City of Melrose for owners and their family dog.  The Melrose Health Department/Canine Control Officer held a public meeting in February 2009 to determine the level of public interest and to involve the citizens in assisting with this effort.  The Melrose Dog Society was established shortly after this meeting with a main objective being to support the establishment of a dog park(s) where dogs may run off-leash legally within a designated, protected area.

 


At any proposed site, we will work to resolve any potential concerns and find beneficial solutions that will enhance the area for the local residents, businesses and user groups.


Contact your alderman and let him/her know that you support shared park hours and a dog park


We appreciate your comments. For more information, to volunteer or contribute, please contact us.

Benefits of a Dog Park

  • 1. Exercise. A well-exercised dog is a happy, healthy, quiet dog and a better neighbor.
  • 2. Socialization. A well-socialized dog is less likely to develop behavior problems such as aggression and excessive barking.
  • 3. Fun. Let’s face it, it is much more fun to explore a park with new sights, smells, dogs and people than it is to spend time in the back yard. Again, troubling dog behaviors usually manifest themselves when a dog is bored (digging, barking, etc.).
  • 4. Safety. If a dog park is designed correctly and monitored correctly, it provides a safe environment for you and your pet to play and exercise. You can avoid moving vehicles (even down some of the smaller side streets cars tend to move really quick around town) and salt on the sidewalks (while great for melting ice, it is dangerous for dogs).