[jane032657]

Just for those who did not see the post, you can search Live Oaks Park but I will say here that I talked to the Parks Dept and it was explained it is a nature preserve and they did not want a disturbance to the sensitive nature of the park-birds, bees, the nature preserve itself, and the delicateness of the flora and fauna. They called it the first people only park. I did feel confident that the explanation of the preserve and all that it contains was the reason. I also have two dogs and have disappointment but also am appreciative of keeping a protected environment when there is a chance of destroying what exists there. I lhave a home next to the park so had a vision of dog walks there.
We presently live in a community outside of Seattle called Woodway. There are only 1000 people. We have fenced preserve land and limited sensitive walking trails so as to not destroy the wildlife and plants that are protected. So I guess I am accepting of a protected park because we live in an almost fully protected community here in Washington because of the environmental impacts.