Brissons dog park closed from 12-2 pm

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

I went to a dog park today ( Brissons) to find it locked. I see the hours close from 12-2. When calling the number,they said it was to give the grass a rest,really?

[DonH57]

Even the grass needs a break from the pee and poo.

[Jima64]

grass being a living thing does need time to renew itself from all the running dogs. look at how a path can be worn down by constant use in the same spot.

[goldseekur]

The grass may need a break, but then what is it doing from dusk to dawn?

[CWGUY]

I went to a dog park today ( Brissons) to find it locked. I see the hours close from 12-2. When calling the number,they said it was to give the grass a rest,really?

:mornincoffee: Do you mean Brinson Perry Dog Park?

[Bogie Shooter]

Maybe you could go to the park before or after the rest period.

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

Yes I suppose that's true but I try to let her get some excercise in between my activities so she isn't sitting all day. And since we are not suppose to by ordinance not let them off leash even in our own yards. It is what it is,I just had never heard of such a thing before. Are they all the same?

[Bogie Shooter]

http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/The-Villages-Dog-Parks.pdf

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

Thank you ! Doesn't mention closing 12-2

[Bogie Shooter]

[QUOTE=Emmakrock@yahoo.com;1169358]Thank you ! Doesn't mention closing 12-2[/Q
Maybe you could call the number and ask about the policy...................

[Licismom]

Brinson Park is too small. I think the fact that the grass has to "rest" for two hours a day is proof that it is insufficient for the usage it's getting. We need a larger park in this area.

[Barefoot]

I went to a dog park today ( Brissons) to find it locked. I see the hours close from 12-2. When calling the number,they said it was to give the grass a rest,really?
Brinson Park is too small. I think the fact that the grass has to "rest" for two hours a day is proof that it is insufficient for the usage it's getting. We need a larger park in this area.

Following that logic, I don't know why all the dog parks aren't closed from noon until 2 pm.
I agree, the Brinson Perry Dog Park is ridiculously small to handle the dog park needs from CR 466 to CR 466A.
And for anyone with mobility issues, the fact that the dog park is on a hill is preposterous. :ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

Following that logic, I don't know why all the dog parks aren't closed from noon until 2 pm.
I agree, the Brinson Perry Dog Park is ridiculously small to handle the dog park needs from CR 466 to CR 466A.
And for anyone with mobility issues, the fact that the dog park is on a hill is preposterous. :ohdear:


Sport and I went there a few times but managing the hill, looking out for unscooped poop, and watching out for aggressive little dogs was way too much to handle. I do have a problem with whoever planned this dog park. It looks like they gave the dogs and their owner's the worst piece of land around just so that they could earn more money. At least, Atlas Dog Park is now down south and Mulberry and Lake Paradise Dog Park are OK.

I have never taken Beau to the Brinson Perry Dog Park as I do not want to risk turning an ankle on that slope. It does seem like a tort lawyer's dream of a dog park.

[HoosierPa]

Sport and I went there a few times but managing the hill, looking out for unscooped poop, and watching out for aggressive little dogs was way too much to handle. I do have a problem with whoever planned this dog park. It looks like they gave the dogs and their owner's the worst piece of land around just so that they could earn more money. At least, Atlas Dog Park is now down south and Mulberry and Lake Paradise Dog Park are OK.

I have never taken Beau to the Brinson Perry Dog Park as I do not want to risk turning an ankle on that slope. It does seem like a tort lawyer's dream of a dog park.

This dog park was obviously an after thought. It could not have been so poorly planned (I assume), although at least it has some shade (something that Atlas needs badly)

[golf2140]

They didn't have to build it!!! It's the old saying D----if you do, d----- if you don't !!!!

[RickeyD]

They didn't have to build it!!! It's the old saying D----if you do, d----- if you don't !!!!


True, but as my father drilled into me, don't do a job unless you're gonna do it right !

[Taltarzac725]

They didn't have to build it!!! It's the old saying D----if you do, d----- if you don't !!!!

Yes. But it is like they donated the crappiest parcel of land for it as there is little feasibility of building a house on that steep an angle of land.

[RickeyD]

Yes. But it is like they donated the crappiest parcel of land for it as there is little feasibility of building a house on that steep an angle of land.


Because they knew that poop usually runs downhill.

[Barefoot]

Corrected by CWGuy.

[CWGUY]

You are very privileged to have this dog park.
Take a look at the dog park provided for the thousands of dogs between CR 466 and CR466A.
It's behind the Bonita Fire Station on a hill! It's a joke.
Brinson Dogpark is palatial in comparison.

We take our dogs daily to the private dog park on CR 101, Doggie Doo Run Run.
Their grass never needs to rest. :smiley:


WHAT???? :rolleyes: They are the same. You think you are talking about 2 dog parks....but you are talking about the same park. :loco:

The Brinson Perry Dog park "is" behind Station 51.

[Bogie Shooter]

I seem to recall reading on this site that the Responsible Dog Owners participated in the development of Brinson Perry Dog. Maybe the complainers who did not participate should discuss their, "Johnny come lately" issues with those that did.

[CWGUY]

I seem to recall reading on this site that the Responsible Dog Owners participated in the development of Brinson Perry Dog. Maybe the complainers who did not participate should discuss their, "Johnny come lately" issues with those that did.

:BigApplause:

[gomoho]

I seem to recall reading on this site that the Responsible Dog Owners participated in the development of Brinson Perry Dog. Maybe the complainers who did not participate should discuss their, "Johnny come lately" issues with those that did.

I believe the Responsible Dog Owners participated in the newer Atlas Dog Park not the older Brinson Perry behind the fire station.

[jojo]

I believe the Responsible Dog Owners participated in the newer Atlas Dog Park not the older Brinson Perry behind the fire station.

That is correct. The RDOG group worked with John Rohan to plan the Atlas Park.

[Sable99]

Lexi, my one year old Shih Tzu, got to go to a dog park for the very first time when we were in The Villages in December. We went to both Doggie Doo Run (near where we were renting) and Atlas Dog Park (that is near our home in Charlotte). Lexi loved both of the parks! I liked different things about both them. I do think Atlas could have a little more shade. It was great to finally get to see the bench that Mom and I adopted in memory of my father, brother and sister-in-law. I can't wait to we finally get to move to our Village home and use the parks on a regular basis.

[Barefoot]

WHAT???? They are the same. You think you are talking about 2 dog parks....but you are talking about the same park. The Brinson Perry Dog park "is" behind Station 51. You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of the new Atlas Dog Park which is larger and on level ground.
Brinson Perry Dog Park is behind the fire station on a hill.
I am sorry, I misspoke. Thank you for correcting me.
I also apologize to Licismom because I agree 100% with the point she was making about Brinson dog park being too small.

[graciegirl]

You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of the new Atlas Dog Park which is larger and on level ground.
Brinson Perry Dog Park is behind the fire station on a hill.
I am sorry, I misspoke. Thank you for correcting me.
I also apologize to Licismom because I agree 100% with the point she was making about Brinson dog park being too small.



That ship has sailed. Not much can be done now about enlarging it.


I want a cat park and a pencil sharpener in the art rooms.

[Taltarzac725]

That ship has sailed. Not much can be done now about enlarging it.


I want a cat park and a pencil sharpener in the art rooms.

Actually, they could close it. Level the small area and maybe get some more land for it. Not sure what is to the north of it? https://www.google.com/maps/place/1231+Bonita+Blvd,+The+Villages,+FL+32162/@28.8817445,-81.9817276,185m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x88e7c39690a5234f:0x13a09 06181345943!6m1!1e1

[Barefoot]

That ship has sailed. Not much can be done now about enlarging it.

Gracie, that is probably true. But I wasn't thinking of enlarging the existing dog park on a hill.
I keep hoping that the Developers will find it in their hearts to find a larger space for a dog park between CR 466 and 466A.
Perhaps near a wildlife preserve, but fenced so the coyotes can't get in. Although coyotes are pretty shy in the daytime.
I realize it would have to be "garbage" space that is otherwise uninhabitable.
We are happy to take our dogs to the private dog park; but that isn't feasible for a lot of busy people.
Without a dog park available, people will continue to take their dogs to the postal stations. That isn't a good solution for anyone.

[Taltarzac725]

Gracie, that is probably true. But I wasn't thinking of enlarging the existing dog park on a hill.
I keep hoping that the Developers will find it in their hearts to find a larger space for a dog park between CR 466 and 466A.
Perhaps near a wildlife preserve, but fenced so the coyotes can't get in. Although coyotes are pretty shy in the daytime.
I realize it would have to be "garbage" space that is otherwise uninhabitable.
We are happy to take our dogs to the private dog park; but that isn't feasible for a lot of busy people.
Without a dog park available, people will continue to take their dogs to the postal stations. That isn't a good solution for anyone.

They could take a chunk out of the water treatment plant's property though which is near that dog park unless there is something underground there that we cannot see.

[HoosierPa]

Gracie, that is probably true. But I wasn't thinking of enlarging the existing dog park on a hill.
I keep hoping that the Developers will find it in their hearts to find a larger space for a dog park between CR 466 and 466A.
Perhaps near a wildlife preserve, but fenced so the coyotes can't get in. Although coyotes are pretty shy in the daytime.
I realize it would have to be "garbage" space that is otherwise uninhabitable.
We are happy to take our dogs to the private dog park; but that isn't feasible for a lot of busy people.
Without a dog park available, people will continue to take their dogs to the postal stations. That isn't a good solution for anyone.

Some really good points.