Dogs love playing with other dogs. Dog owners love interacting with other dogs and their owners. Therefore, it only makes sense to create a state of the art dog park to facilitate dog and owner interactions. And one city council has done just that.
A partnership between a local council and its residents has led to significant improvements to the local dog park.
For the residents of Kings Park, the Falklands Crescent dog park has been the heart and soul of the community for years – a beloved hub for social gatherings. But due to the amount of love the park has received over the years, there was one problem. The facilities have been worn out and looks outdated.
So the local Blacktown City Council decided to change that, collaborating with the local frequenters of the park to improve the existing facilities. By consulting with the local users, the council was able to design the perfect dog park that the community wanted.
Included in the upgrade are two picnic areas with tables and seats. The council hopes that the new picnic areas will increase the number of community get-togethers and build new relationships. Other improvements include a new dog bag dispenser, water dispensers, and an updated entry gate. The existing patch of grass will also receive a major facelift, with more than 4000m2 of land to be re-turfed.
Tony Bleasdale, the Mayor of Blacktown City, is ecstatic to see the excellent end result of the partnership between the council and its community. As an avid dog lover, Mr Bleasdale is delighted to see how the community of people and dogs have come together to design the park for the whole community to enjoy.
Benefits of A Dog Park
Dog parks provide a range of benefits to both dogs and their owners. Dog parks give dogs the opportunity to roam freely and play as they wish without being under a leash. The parks provide the owners with the assurance that their dogs are safe from cars and other vehicles.
There are a range of benefits for the owners as well. The owners get a chance to socialise with other dog owners, giving them the opportunity to learn some useful tips by talking with other dog owners and learning what their experiences have been.
As for the Faulkland Crescent Reserve, the total cost to upgrade the park was just over $116,000, with $75,000 funded by the council and the rest from the state of NSW.
