DCist: Shaw Recreation Field Dog Park Finished

blittle

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:46:09 -0500

The SO just called me (i'm at work incredibly hungover)to say that someone of the city put padlocks on the gates. WTF?? Who would put padlocks on the gates?

IMGoph

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:38:56 -0500

rob: yeah, says something about which constituency gets paid attention to in shaw, doesn't it?

karoot12

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:23:46 -0500

My Shaw insider informed me that the park is not yet complete, as they put the fence in wrong, the gates are not complete and the lighting is not put in yet. So, I don't think it is quite open for the public yet....

Rob Goodspeed

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:17:18 -0500

The skate park sign with its cement base has been ripped out of the ground laying in the skate park for years, the entrance to the skate park is a permanent muddy puddle, the field where the kids practice football is perennially beat up, the continuously used basketball courts have torn up fences and missing nets, and the library took years to open. And the dog park went from proposal to reality in six months.

the_heckle

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:48:40 -0500

Eleaman: You must first have a licensed dog, DC DOH can help you there. On the site you can get your license and your dog park tag.

chique

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:45:05 -0500

also, if your from shaw/logan join this list serve and you will be kept in touch with most of the doggie stuff. dogsownersofgreatershaw yahoo group

chique

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:43:43 -0500

dept of health animal control. i think you can go down to the one on rhode island and show proof that you pup is up to date on all shots. then they will issue you a dc dog license for about $25

eleaman

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:41:02 -0500

wait, where do you even get a DC Dog Park tag?!

chique

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:40:59 -0500

dogs do need to have dc dog tags to use park. so get on it peeps.

boondoggle

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:18:02 -0500

Who let the dogs out? D! D! D-P-R! Who let the dogs out? Fe! Fe! Fe-enty! Who cleans the poo up? Do! Do! Dog owners!

Jaynuze

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:24 -0500

"I much rather have the entire dog park be made of mulch" ... until all the mosquito eggs hatch

Vaughan

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:37 -0500

come on, DC! maybe it's just because i'm not getting the full effect or something, but it's like they hired the nurse ratched of dog park designers. don't dogs like trees? and squirrels to chase? can't they at least throw a faux fire hydrant on which to pee? i hear that WASA has a few that aren't being used.

ClevelandRocks

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:32:39 -0500

lipschtick, on zee peetbool, oh shnaps! Do dogs need to be drug tested too? No nandro-dogs please.

Wizzyliz

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:29:31 -0500

Aren't we missing a few rules: - Dogs must bathe first - Dogs wearing diapers need to have tight fitting protective coverings - Dogs with seizure, heart or circulatory problems are advised to use caution - Dogs are prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol or drugs - No running or fighting in the dog park

Kev29

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:26:39 -0500

That's not a park - that's Michael Vick's backyard.

RJ

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:26:14 -0500

If I was a dog and my owner brought me here, I would think I was being punished.

loganmo

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:23:55 -0500

ClevelandRocks, only if they are wearing lipstick.

ClevelandRocks

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:16:59 -0500

what about pitbulls? can you have them in th DP?

IMGoph

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:14:55 -0500

so it's a giant litter box, eh? maybe the city should turn it into a cat run

blittle

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:07:16 -0500

@mustachioed That's not concrete, it's tiny white rocks and to the left is a swath of mulch. I much rather have the entire dog park be made of mulch but whatevs.

monkeyrotica

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:07:03 -0500

Can we define "proper" disposal of dog waste? Would that include hucking the bag onto the rec center roof?

blittle

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:02:45 -0500

Ha! That's my neighbor. My dog and I were there earlier playing with them. We must of just missed you. That's okay. I understand Sommer. It's okay that you did not take pictures of the awesomeness that is my dog.

mustachioed

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:56 -0500

I much prefer jogging by the spirited soccer matches than dogs doing their business. Besides, nothing says "park" like a big-ass slab of concrete.

monkeyrotica

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:37 -0500

Man, they definitely need some more rules on that sign. Like "Dogs with obscenities shaved into their sides will not be admitted." And who gets to inspect the dogs to make sure they're spayed/neutered? I volunteer Hillman.