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Councillor Wants Off-Leash Hours in All Parks

Posted By: Michelle Rosa · 11/1/2012 5:55:00 AM

If you're a dog owner, maybe you would like were more options for Fido to run free? One city councillor is hoping to make life a little easier for you.

Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong would like all parks in the city to have off-leash hours. He suggests following the law that's in place in New York City.

“Off-leash hours allow dog owners to walk their dogs off leash in select city parks from the time the park opens until 9 a.m. and then from 9 p.m. until the park closes.”

That same rule would then apply to Toronto's 1400 parks.

He thinks it's just not convenient enough right now for Torontonians, with 54 designated off-leash parks and it's a hassle for pet owners to have to transport their canines to permitted areas.

Minnan-Wong told The Star, "If kids are in the park after 9 p.m., they probably shouldn’t be there anyways."

The proposal will be discussed at the next Parks Committee meeting, on November 9.


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  1. tablogloid posted on 11/01/2012 06:26 AM
    On one hand, Miinnan-Wong suggests"...and then from 9 p.m. until the park closes.”

    On the other hand, "Minnan-Wong thinks the night hours shouldn't be a big concern, because after 9 p.m., they probably shouldn't be out there anyway."

    More wisdom from the councillor.
  2. proton posted on 11/01/2012 10:20 AM
    and where are the rest of the citizens supposed to go with our kids without worry of dogs coming up to us and, in some cases, attacking us?

    Very disappointing from Minnan-Wong whom I always thought was one of the few sensible councillors.

    Thumbs down!
    1. BARB posted on 11/01/2012 11:20 AM
      @proton Most responsible pet owners will only take well behaved dogs to off leash parks. If you have come across dogs that jump on you or attack ,then the pet owners had no right bringing those dogs into off leash facilities. Pet owners like that need to be reported. I, and anyone I know, are indeed responsible and conscientious as far as off leash parks go. It is a good idea for responsible pet owners and well behaved pets, which i believe is the norm.
  3. CoffeeCon posted on 11/01/2012 04:01 PM
    +1 to a common sense proposal. People with dogs need to let them off leash. Sharing is caring people! Isn't that what we say when bike lanes are brought in?
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