One of the more popular trends in parks of late are dog parks. The rise of dog parks have occured as urban areas have seen an increase in their pet population - current estimates are that 58% of American households have some sort of a pet, and 38% of households have dogs.
Dog parks are great because they allow for animals to have a chance to play, exercise and socialize with each other. However, it is important that those who are striving to get a dog park in their community chiefly stress the benefits to people, not pets. With dog parks, individuals get a chance to socialize, get outdoors and increase their overall quality of life and recreational opportunities.
There are problems, of course - who should pay for this park (expenses include bags for waste, trash installation and removal, fences, lighting and water for the dogs)? What happens when one dog hurts another, or hurts another human? And where should these parks go?
Bethlehem and Nazareth have installed dog parks recently and had success with them. This is a trend that is growing and something that may be worth examining some communities.
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