One more reason the BREC commission is missing the point by closing the dog park for two months for no reasonable cause: Burbank Dog Park is an inclusive park for people with disabilities.
Our park has offered access to individuals that could not have easily (or at all) accessed other locations of this kind for years. It offers continuous unobstructed passageways for East Baton Rouge residents and visitors. This is unique for a dog park and can’t be found in any other facility nearby. It allows for social inclusion, walking for health, healing or fitness and, as always, pup play — our common bond!
The park offers seating areas along the path for breaks for those who need it.
Many people who come to the park may not be able to use a leash for long periods. For folks with injuries, or who are on the way to recovery, the space is invaluable. Not to mention our seniors.
I wanted to point this out for good reasons. People with disabilities have a safe and comfortable place to socialize and engage in recreation.
Second, 9 out of 10 times I arrive at the park, the two accessible parking spaces are full!
Our park matters to so many people. As we spread the word about it being closed (without reasonable notice) until June 29, I wanted to add this immeasurable impact on these folks to the story.
Please join Burbank Dog Park Community on Facebook. At a minimum, we can keep our dog park community in the know. BREC has not offered as much.
We are a community. We matter and we pay taxes.
ALEXIS LECOURS
Baton Rouge
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