Off-Leash Dog Park for Pioneer Square?
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29 Jul Off-Leash Dog Park for Pioneer Square?

Posted at 11:04h in PI, PSq Revitalization, Residents by
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by Courtney Crockett

As anyone who moves to Pioneer Square quickly discovers, the only grassy knoll available for dogs to romp and survey the world resides at Century Link Field. In moving here nearly 10 years ago, it immediately became my destination for walking my dogs as well as forging community. And for a time, we local dog owners shared what felt like a hidden secret that allowed for us and our dogs to engage in unplanned but regular play dates. It was the entirely unofficial place to be for integrating your dog with other neighborhood dogs and generating new friendships with neighbors.

Yet, the rapidly growing population of residents and dog-friendly businesses has wrought changes since and each day brings a new or different dog and person to meet. The small green swath of land is less social stomping ground and more vital and essential territory for any Pioneer Square dog owner. The demands of our community suggest a more open and larger green area would better serve the neighborhood.

The timing is impeccable then that Seattle Parks and Recreation is currently collecting data to help meet the increasing needs of Seattle dogs and their owners. The department is asking for your input in order to develop a long term plan for dog parks and services. Complete the survey and we could have our very own off-leash dog park in Pioneer Square. Read more about Seattle Parks and Recreation Off- Leash Project and opt-in for updates as the project moves forward.

The off-leash survey is also found at Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA). Additionally, COLA offers advocacy and information on Seattle area dog parks and events. Follow them @seattlecola.

 

2 Comments
  • Dawn Onesty
    Posted at 17:50h, 04 August

    I would love a dog park. Realistically, though, there is no space for a dog park. The only space I could see would be a created green space as part of the waterfront or a plaza going toward the waterfront.

    • Courtney
      Posted at 20:34h, 04 August

      Thank you for your comment. The survey is not only to develop new off-leash dog parks, it’s part of a city wide project analysis of dog owner behavior that will be used in a strategic plan to maintain existing off-leash areas (OLA’s), offer new OLA’s, and distribute dollars to all. Who knows? By the time the plan is ready for implementation the waterfront may make for an ideal Pioneer Square dog park. Your input would be a value to the survey.