Dog park has support of residents in Old Southwest
Over the past few months, the addition of a dog park in Roanoke has been a hot topic. Although such a park has been highly researched, a select group of individuals has taken up the classic “not-in-my-backyard” argument.
This group, determined to prevent the establishment of a dog park, has made every possible argument against such a facility. When their concerns are addressed in a logical and rational manner, they simply find a new excuse as to why a dog park shouldn’t come to Highland Park.
In his letter Aug. 8 (”Neighborhood doesn’t want proposed dog park”), Carl Rosen commented that “many longtime residents are opposed to this plan.” In reality, I’ve heard from only about 10 who are absolutely opposed. In a neighborhood of more than 1,000 residents, that’s not bad.
Dog park supporters have collected signatures from more than 115 neighborhood residents (plus more than 60 additional city residents) toward a petition supporting a dog park in Old Southwest. By my count, that’s more Old Southwest residents than not. I’m happy to share our list of supporters.
