HI there When we had the first few meetings to talk about upgrading the Barrington St park we discussed whether or not dogs and people unaccompanied by a child should be allowed to be in the park. Although there are some arguments for restricting access the fact of the matter is that no one would be able to regulate it and also it would be sad to restrict access to people without kids, or to older kids. There have been no reported incidents of teenagers or other adults abusing the park. However, I'm afraid, irresponsible dog-owners seem to be the biggest problem, and apologies to those who are responsible: - There is often dog poo in the park - which is clearly a children's playground. - There was an incident this year when a dog off its leash attacted a nanny and ripped her shirt. Apparently, the owner was entirely unsympathetic or apologetic. Marion
Marion On Oct 10, 10:43 am, Natalie Leon <[email protected]> wrote: > Would be helpful if we all knew and appreciate the rules. laws and > boundaries regarding access and use of this lovely restored public park > space. > For instance, can we all agree that the park is for anyone with access to a > key and who uses it responsibly?. It is not only for babies or for dogs > accompanied by adults. I have also allowed my teenage son and his friends to > go and chill in the park and would not like to see people telling them its > not for them. If they misbehave, that is another issue. > > Thanks to those who are keeping the parks so lovely. > Regards > Natalie > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM, Rosemary Robins <[email protected]>wrote: > > > > > > > > > The key is R30 and it available at the Observatory Library in Station Road. > > You may purchase one with pleasure. > > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Graham Poulter > > <[email protected]>wrote: > > >> It was a long time ago (~2006) so I don't remember clearly. With summer > >> coming round again it would be nice to go read in a park. May I request a > >> dog park key? How much is it and how should I collect? > > >> -- Graham Poulter > > >> On 10 October 2011 16:22, Rosemary Robins <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>> I NEVER ask people if they own a dog when they ask for a dog park key. If > >>> people want a key, they can have one. I have only been providing dog park > >>> keys for the last 3+ years. Maybe this was prior to my selling keys? > > >>> On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Graham Poulter < > >>> [email protected]> wrote: > > >>>> On 8 October 2011 09:08, Justin Ashley > >>>> <[email protected]>wrote: > > >>>>> Then the park was enclosed and locked and access was open to everyone > >>>>> who was prepared to get a key. > > >>>> This is not entirely true. Several years ago when I wanted to study my > >>>> research papers in a nearby park, I was specifically told that I could > >>>> not > >>>> have access to the "kiddies" park unless I had children, and I could not > >>>> have access to the dog park unless I had a dog. > > >>>> I felt very discriminated against. > > >>>> -- Graham Poulter > > >>>> -- > >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >>>> Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. > >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >>>> [email protected]. > >>>> For more options, visit this group at > >>>>http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en. > > >>> -- > >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >>> "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. > >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >>> [email protected]. > >>> For more options, visit this group at > >>>http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en. > > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >> "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. > >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> [email protected]. > >> For more options, visit this group at > >>http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en.
