Cape May dog park could be open by weekend
CAPE MAY – A park that would allow dogs to run free and interact could be open by Saturday, March 22, according to city officials.
City Council approved a resolution establishing the park at 705 Lafayette Street at its March 18 meeting. City Councilwoman Linda Steenrod abstained, in part because she was involved in the formation of the dog park group, the Cape May Dog Friendly Association, which will run the park.
The group hoped to have the park open by November, but negotiations took longer than expected with the owner of the land, the power company Jersey Central Power and Light. The company has been involved in a long-term cleanup of the land, and property around it, in connection to contamination from a plant that turned coal into gas for gas lamps decades ago.
Steenrod said the group hoped to have the park open before the summer comes, so that they can see how it works on a smaller scale with local dog owners, and correct any problems.
Participants will be asked to pay a $20-a-year fee for the use of the park. A weekly pass will also be available for visitors at $10.
Steenrod said the group will count on dog owners to be responsible, and keep aggressive or overly friendly dogs out of the park, if they may bother other animals. She added that the park is aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership, including picking up after pets.
City Council approved a resolution establishing the park at 705 Lafayette Street at its March 18 meeting. City Councilwoman Linda Steenrod abstained, in part because she was involved in the formation of the dog park group, the Cape May Dog Friendly Association, which will run the park.
The group hoped to have the park open by November, but negotiations took longer than expected with the owner of the land, the power company Jersey Central Power and Light. The company has been involved in a long-term cleanup of the land, and property around it, in connection to contamination from a plant that turned coal into gas for gas lamps decades ago.
Steenrod said the group hoped to have the park open before the summer comes, so that they can see how it works on a smaller scale with local dog owners, and correct any problems.
Participants will be asked to pay a $20-a-year fee for the use of the park. A weekly pass will also be available for visitors at $10.
Steenrod said the group will count on dog owners to be responsible, and keep aggressive or overly friendly dogs out of the park, if they may bother other animals. She added that the park is aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership, including picking up after pets.
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