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Proposals for Off-LeashDog Recreation Areas
Proposals for Off-LeashDog Recreation Areas
Within the Southwest Corridor Park
DCR Public Meeting
Thursday, August 2, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.45 Danforth Street - 1st Floor
Jamaica Plain, 02130
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Commonwealth of MassachusettsGovernor
Charles D. BakerLieutenant GovernorKaryn E. Polito
Energy and Environmental SecretaryMatthew A. Beaton
Department of Conservation and Recreation CommissionerLeo Roy
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DCR Mission Statement
To protect, promote and enhance ourcommon wealth of natural, cultural
and recreational resourcesfor the well-being of all
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Welcome!Purpose of the Meeting
• DCR will present, and obtain feedback on, locationpossibilities for an off-leash dog recreation area withinthe Southwest Corridor Park.
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Ongoing DCR Off-Leash Dog Area Initiative
• There is growing need for off-leash dog recreationareas.
• The establishment of these areas requiresconsideration of natural and cultural resources, otherpark uses and surrounding neighborhoods.
• DCR is holding a series of public meetings to engagestakeholders, abutters, and park users in dialogueregarding additional off-leash recreation areas.
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Overview/Background
We invite Dog Owners to be Park Usersand Park Partners.
Dogs and their owners are welcome inDCR’s parks, and we encourage all dogowners and their dogs to be respectfulof other park users and neighbors. Joinus in the stewardship of our parks bybeing a responsible dog owner and parkpartner.
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Overview/Background
DCR welcomes dogs on-leash at most DCR parks,forests, and reservations. However, there is a numberof locations where dogs are not allowed, mostly forpublic safety, public health, or habitat concerns or deedrestriction purposes.
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Overview/Background
DCR’s new regulations (302 CMR 12.13 and 302 CMR 12.17(5)were effective October 24, 2014 and include the designation ofappropriate “off-leash” areas and call for a permit process forcommercial dog walkers.
More information at:http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/dogs-in-massparks.html and general info on program.URL
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Benefits of Off-Leash Dog Recreational Areas
• Create public spaces for dog owners to recreate withtheir dogs off-leash
• Dogs learn to socialize/play with other dogs• Foster community and new friendships• Create safer parks/neighborhoods, more recreation
areas• Increase dog owner investment in parks
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BETA Group, Inc.The Design Consultant for the Project
Expertise in Landscape ArchitectureRelevant Experience in:
ü Public Projectsü Trail Designü Park Designü Dog Park Designü Projects in Resource Areasü Interpretive and Wayfinding Design
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Today’s Presentation1. Maps
• Existing Dog Park Facilities• Southwest Corridor Areas
2. Site/Location Analysis (3 Areas)• Existing Site Features• Surrounding Site Features• Safety• Utilities• Use Diagrams
3. Implementation Considerations• Urban Dog Park Images• Regulatory and Operations
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Regional Dog Parks
SouthwestCorridor Park
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Potential locations for a dog park along the Southwest Corridor Park
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Site selection criteria for dog park locations:1. Existing Site Features
• Square footage• Grades/slope• Circulation/access• Shade trees/plantings• Walls, fences, other
2. Surrounding Site Features• Roadways• Other park areas• MBTA, on street parking• Buildings: residences, commercial
(coffee shop) institutional, other3. Safety
• Visibility• Primary Roadway
4. Utilities and Maintenance• Lighting• Drainage structures• Possible water sources
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Location AAlong Oakdale Street60,000 SF +/-
O A K D A L E S T R E E T
A M O R Y S T R E E T
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Location A Views
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Location A Views
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Existing ConditionsLocation A
North
Johnson Park
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Site Inventory & Analysis: EvaluationLocation A
North
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Use areasLocation A
North
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Location B253 Amory Street9,000 SF +/-
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Location B Views
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Existing ConditionsLocation B
North
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Site Inventory & Analysis: EvaluationLocation B
North
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Use AreasLocation B
North
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Location C122 Boylston Street10,000 SF +/-
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Location C Views
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Existing ConditionsLocation C
North
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Use AreasLocation C
North TO KELLYOUTDOORRINK
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Site Inventory & Analysis: Use AreasLocation C
North
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• Enclosure and Entry• Surfacing• Signage• Dog Amenities• People Amenities• Types of Uses
Urban Dog Park Elements
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Images for an UrbanDog Park: Enclosureand Entry
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Images for anUrban Dog Park:Enclosure andEntry
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Images for anUrban Dog Park:Surfacing
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Images for anUrban Dog Park:Surfacing
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Images for an Urban Dog Park: Wayfinding and Signage
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Images for an Urban Dog Park:Posting of Rules
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Images for an Urban Dog Park: Dog Amenities
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Images for an Urban Dog Park: People Amenities
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Images for anUrban Dog Park:Uses
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Images for an Urban Dog Park: Uses
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Implementation Considerations
Regulatory and OperationsCurrent regulations link to CMR (302 CMR 12.13 and302 CMR 12.17(5)
• Enforcement ( DCR Rangers, State police, localanimal control officers)
• Commercial dog walker permit
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Commercial Dog Walker Permits
• DCR has a Commercial Dog Walkers Permit• $100 annual fee for up to four dogs• $200 annual fee for up to eight dogs• No more that eight dogs allowed per
permit/walker• One time application fee of $35.00
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How Friends Groups can support Dog Parks:
• Educate – Off-Leash Training Sessions• Perform Community Outreach – “Meet and Greet” events• Carry out Volunteer Activities – Support for upkeep and
maintenance• Fund-raise• Support DCR in seeking Sponsorships
• Contact Jenny Norwood, Director of External Affairs andPartnerships 617-626-1164
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Next Steps/Timetable
• Public comment period (August 2 to August 23,
2018)
• Review of public comments
• Assess community support for this site
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Q&A/Discussion
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For more information:http://www.mass.gov/dcr/past-public-meetings.
If you have comments or suggestions on this project:Submit online:http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/public-outreach/submit-public-comments/Write: Department of Conservation and Recreation
Office of Public Outreach251 Causeway Street, Suite 600Boston, MA 02114
Deadline: Thursday, August 23, 2018Note: Public comments submitted to DCR may be posted on the DCR website in their entirety.
If you wish to subscribe to a DCR general information orproject-related listserv: contact DCR’s Office of CommunityRelations at 617-626-4973 or [email protected].
Additional InformationAdditional Information
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