The Editor,
Re: “Howling mad at dog parks” Letters Aug. 29.
From reading the newspaper over the last few weeks regarding the petition against the dog park at South Arm Park, I didn’t really know what to expect when I visited the site last week to check it out with my dog.
I didn’t get a negative response from the walkers, runners, cyclists, elders, children and families enjoying the park as much as we were.
Countless people stopped by without dogs, smiled and chatted with a bunch of us and said how wonderful it was for the dogs to socialize. I’ve now met so many wonderful people who have been regular park goers.
I think it’s always the case that you can’t make everyone happy, and there are always people who will never be satisfied whenever change is a possibility.
But from my own experience and seeing it first hand, this park isn’t just reaching out to dog owners; it’s actually allowing neighbours to connect with one another.
Thank you City of Richmond for this park. Whether it stays or not, it is connecting people with one another. Something good always comes of that.
Sofia Ambito
Richmond
