Community Dog Park Survey Spring 2021

The Town is researching dog parks and policies in Windsor. We are requesting your feedback regarding dogs and a potential second dog park location for our community. Please consider taking this survey even if you are not a dog owner.

Town Staff, with guidance from the Parks and Recreation Commission and community input, have identified two new locations to consider. These new locations are Esposti Park or Wilson Ranch. The previous location options discussed at the February PARC meeting, Starr Creek and Lakewood Meadows, are no longer being considered.

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* 1. Do you have a dog?

Yes

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* 2. Which location would you prefer for a 2nd Dog Park in Windsor?

Esposti Park

Wilson Ranch

I would not prefer a 2nd Dog Park

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* 3. If you chose a preferred location, how would you get there?

Drive to Park

Walk to Park

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* 4. For your preferred location, how often would you go?

Daily

Weekly

Every 10-20 days

Monthly

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* 5. To stay within the project budget, which of these options would you choose?

Build a 15,000 sq ft. park for dogs of all sizes with only perimeter fencing

Build a 10,000 sq ft. park for small dogs and big dogs with divider fencing and perimeter fencing

Build “Phase 1” of a park for dogs of all sizes that can be expanded in the future with additional funds

Build “Phase 1” of a park for small dogs that can be expanded in the future with additional funds

Build “Phase 1” of a park for large dogs that can be expanded in the future with additional funds

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* 6. What impact on safety do you feel a dog park has on a community park?

Makes the Park less dangerous

No impact to Safety

Makes the Park more dangerous

Please explain your choice:

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* 7. Do you visit the current Dog Park?

Yes

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* 8. If you visit the current dog park and a 2nd location was built, where would you choose to primarily visit?

Current Dog Park at Pleasant Oak

Esposti Park

Wilson Ranch

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* 9. Do you have any other thoughts or feedback regarding a 2nd Dog Park in Windsor?

The Town will be presenting a staff report at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 9th at 6:00pm. The staff report will cover the results of this survey, community feedback and information about a potential 2nd dog park at Esposti Park or Wilson Ranch. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and the agenda and Zoom link can be found on the Town website at https://www.townofwindsor.com/721/Agendas-Minutes-Videos Public comment can be emailed in advance of the meeting to Mike Kovanis, Parks and Recreation Analyst at mkovanis@townofwindsor.com or at the PARC Meeting on June 9th.

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* 10. If you would like to to receive an email reminder for this workshop and receive updates regarding dog parks and policies, please input your email address below. We will use this email list for dog related issues only.