With dog owners making up 27 per cent of Surrey’s population, the need for more dog-off-leash parks is growing, but some dog owners need not worry, as plans are in motion for a new dog park in South Surrey.
The plans for the Pioneer Dog Park were unveiled by park planning and design manager Ted Ulrich at the Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Committee meeting on October 16. The new park will be located along the Pioneer Greenway at 34 Ave. and 150 St., just south of the newly-completed Pioneer Overpass.
“It’s not just about the dogs. It’s about dog owners,” said Ulrich. “When people go to dog-off-leash areas, they spend a lot of time socializing together.”
Ulrich says three quarters of Surrey dog owners visit a park regularly, with a third going every day.
“It’s not uncommon to see eight or more cars parked at any of the off-leash areas we have now.”
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