The City's proposal from June 4th, 2008
During the June 4th meeting, the City verbally promised to
further consult with local community before proceeding with planned changes to
the off-leash area.
We are currently awaiting a response from the City regarding the next steps in
the process but we encourage anyone interested in the High Park off-leash area
to contact us (k9@highpark.org) for
additional information and ideas on how you can help.
Results of the HPCAC vote from Wednesday May 28th
Proposal #1: 11 votes Proposal #4: 8 votes
Both proposals will be forwarded to the City
for consideration.
The decision now rest in the hands of the community and the City.
Come to the City meeting on June 4th at the
Howard Park Tennis Club to voice your opinion
and contact your local councillor
Ward 13: High Park
Councillor Saundercook
Email:
councillor_saundercook@toronto.ca
Phone: (416) 338-5165
Ward 14: Parkdale-High Park Councillor Perks Email: councillor_perks@toronto.ca Phone: (416)392-7919
Proposed Changes to the off-leash area
The HPCAC will be voting on Wednesday May 28th on proposals related to the High Park off-leash area
Click here to view the proposed changes
Background information
The off-leash review committee (OLRC) consists of a member from K9, a member from Natural Environment committee and a general member of the HPCAC. The OLRC was convened to assess the off-leash area within High Park in terms of:
1. The impact of the off-leash area on park users, the
natural environment, park programs and surrounding community
2. The effectiveness and appropriateness of existing regulations
3. The general direction of the program in relation to the master plan of
High Park
and to provide direction and recommendations to the HPCAC to help enhance and integrate the off-leash area with the rest of High Park.
Click here to view the OLRC mandate
The off-leash review committee conducted a survey during the summer of 2007 into dogs and High Park. The survey results are divided into summary, raw results for all park users, results for just dog-owners and results for other park users.
Click here to view survey results - Summary
Click here to view survey results - Raw data
Click here to view survey results - Dog-owners
Click here to view survey results - Other park users
The off-leash review committee also polled park stakeholders about the impact of dogs on their activities.
Click here to view impact statements from stakeholders
The off-leash area was also assessed by the City