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Comment by DR, Nala & Simon on December 1, 2008 at 1:34pm

I think you should renew, maybe in spring more owners will take the dogs. Why don't you take the initiative and invite some of your friends with dogs to go and meet you at a certain time? Check on the web to see if there are any "Meetups" close to your area, join them and recommend the park to them. Anyway, good luck! Hopefully many owners New Year's Resolution will include: "to take my dog more frequently to the Dog Park".

Comment by Laura Jones on December 1, 2008 at 1:08pm

I wish we had a dog park here. My dogs need a lot more excercise and interaction then what they get in the back yard. That would be wonderful.

Comment by Ginny and Diggory on December 1, 2008 at 12:30pm

That's too bad! The dog parks around us are all free and maintained by the city. They are gated and I've never been to the park when there hasn't been several other dogs. Especially if you are paying for it, that's a bummer that there are no other dogs there. In my opinion, that's one of the best reasons to go... socialization! Plus, the exercise they get chasing each other around the park and wrestling is wonderful. For us, this time of year is rough, because I can't get to the dog park after work before it gets too dark and there aren't any lights. Maybe part of the reason your dog park isn't frequented is because people have to pay to go. It would be wonderful if you could find one close to you that is free and popular with dogowners!

Here's a couple links with info for Chicago area dog parks.

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/resources/dog_friendly_areas/

http://chicago.about.com/od/dogsandcats/a/ChicagoDogParks.htm

http://www.dogparkusa.com/illinois/chicago/blackwell-forest-preserve-dog-park

Comment by Kelly on December 1, 2008 at 11:42am

Hmm that sucks! Gibson and I just cheat and walk off leash around this lake in town and through the woods behind it. No real dog interactions though :(

Comment by Cindi on December 1, 2008 at 7:59am

Several groups are working to get a dog park in our area. There is one about 30 miles from us. The park where they are going to put ours is a very busy one. Folks are out there all the time walking their dogs. Hopefully, it will be a good park.

Comment by Wendt Worth Corgi's on December 1, 2008 at 12:53am

I don't know of a dog park in my area where anyone can take their dog and let them interact w/one another. The public parks but even a lot of them are no dogs allowed.