Val (Zebedee) Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 When I was at the dog park on Sunday for our meet up, one of the locals told me they had heard the council had decided to close the dog park down as it was not being used correctly or looked after. We did notice in the snowy weather, lots of dog poo being left on the floor (dunno why, it's MUCH easier to pick up in the snow!!) and while we were there, there was 1 idiot who came in with a young GSD, kept it on lead so it was going crazy, kicking at our huskies to get them away from him & his dog, right clown with an attitude he was ... stuff like this doesn't help. What I would like to happen is everyone on here to contact St Helens Council & put your case as to why the dog park is so important not just to any dog owner, but especially to us as it is the only place to let our pups off lead in a secure environment & people travel for MILES to use it. It doesn't matter if you use this particular park or not - if you use one in your area, please put why it means so much to you to have it there; if you don't use one, tell them how much it would mean to the breed to be able to encourage your local council to create a secure compound. It would be so sad to see this park go without a fight http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/page.htm?id=3496 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I heard that too and it would be a real shame for it to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya maggs Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo they cant shut it down :crying: we love that dog park my OH is fab at writing strong convincing letters i will get him on the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Email sent, hopefully they will reconsider their decision to close the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowKia&Flynn Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 cant beleive they're on about doing this we've just got one in warrington that i wont use as the fencing is far to low for my liking (plus i used to work at the site lol) i shall send an email asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonk Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Email sent. I've never used the place before but how would they know +1 for everyone who's emailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa (Fragglebabe) Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO they can't do that I'll get emailing right away !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 will be on it when i get on the computer....val how do you feel about taking this bigger? Eg to the local newspapers? Even those pics used last time were taken in the dog park by the newspaper photographer xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 email sent.....i do hope they listen to us xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 That will be a shame - first the story of the forests getting sold off and now a dog park closing - soon there will be nowhere left to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonk Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have had a response from the council stating they have had numerous emails about the park but they are asking in which park it is based so they can contact the relivent people so for anyone who has not emailed as of yet please include the follow into your email the park is " Queens park lingholme road" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 sent this To Whom It May Concern; It is with great concern I write to you regarding the proposed closure of Queen's Park Dog Park in St Helens. I have 2 dogs (one Siberian husky and one German shepherd) and I also foster rescue dogs until they go to their permanent home.... and use this dog park at least once a week in winter and almost every day in the summer. It is the only off lead dog park in the area and up until November I lived in Salford and came down to this park constantly-as do other friends from Prestwich, Rochdale, Manchester and Yorkshire. Now I live about 10mins away and this was in no small part due to the fact I could let my dogs off lead in a secure area nearby. I am part of www.husky-owners.com and we often have meets at the dog park as it is the ONLY place that is secure enough for us to let our huskies off lead-in fact we were at the dog park on Sunday with a pack of at least 35 dogs for 4 hours-please see pictures at http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/18569-st-helens-dog-park-300111/ from this week. We have even had pictures taken by the local newspapers in St Helen's dog park when we were promoting the site last summer. We are all responsible dog owners and always pick up after our dogs, we bring water and bowls and make sure if there are any tiffs that we sort it in seconds-why should such a popular place be closed due to the irresponsible few that don't do these things??? Please be assured that we will fight for our dog park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good response Diz sending a email now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well said Diz +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonk Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I received an email at 12:45 and it says Hi Chris I am totally unaware of any proposed closure and consider what you have heard to be unfounded rumours. Obviously users of the area need to respect it and I am currently considering putting up notices stating what we expect of users. regards Brian Johnson Civic Pride and Community Spaces Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Emailed!! Hope they dont!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 oh hope they don't - nice update Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 hope they dont close it for you all - i have no idea what to write for these kindda things so if any1 would be so kind to maybe type up a template for me ill get it sent asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 yep i got this too Dear Miss Cartmell I am totally unaware of any proposed closure and consider what you have heard to be unfounded rumours. Obviously users of the area need to respect it and I am currently considering putting up notices stating what we expect of users. regards Brian Johnson Civic Pride and Community Spaces Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 me too i got the same lol Thank you for contacting St.Helens Council. Your email has been given the reference STHCC163424 Hi tami I am totally unaware of any proposed closure and consider what you have heard to be unfounded rumours. Obviously users of the area need to respect it and I am currently considering putting up notices stating what we expect of users. regards Brian Johnson Civic Pride and Community Spaces Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Cool. sounds promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyshqa Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I got the same response - great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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