Removal of Dog Park Fee Raises Usage, Concerns
Residents report more use of space, but remain apprehensive about upkeep
Montgomery County’s decision to stop charging for use of the county’s dog parks has satisfied some frequent users of the dog park at Wheaton Regional Park, while others expressed concern that the lack of funding would result in poorer facilities. In December, the county Department of Parks announced that it would stop collecting a $40 permit fee for use of the county’s five dog parks. The fee was imposed in July 2010. “I always thought the fee was a little high, but I was willing to pay because it really is a great service,” said Donato Soviero, who takes his German Shepherd, Kumi, to the park frequently. “A lower fee may have been more reasonable, but I am certainly not complaining about removing it altogether.” Another resident, Florence…
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Donato Soviero
4:03 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
The most important thing about having some type of membership (permit) is requiring a dog license, which is proof of rabies shots. Otherwise, no one knows if a dog could be in there with rabies! Also, a certain code of conduct or rules must be adhered to. I regret that I was remiss in bringing these points up at the time of the interview. more ›