Comments on: Field Renovation Completed at Walter Pierce Park – Is the Fence a Necessary Evil?

By: Identified

Identified — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:08:31 +0000

Yep, that fence has to be at least 5 & 1/2 feet because it is taller than I am. I go to the WP dog park 3x a week… and I no longer enjoy walking through the park. it really does feel like you are in a prison.

I get why they did it.. but I can’t say that I enjoy the people park anymore. The dog park is still rocking.

By: Resident

Resident — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:42:46 +0000

I’m having trouble picturing how your paranoid fantasy plays out. So the “young thugs” will all queue up behind the fence and then use the gate to launch their attacks? And the “victims” will somehow be inside the park with no escape? Why will the “victims” be inside the park? Will they be lured in with food and beer? The entire park is not fenced off, just the field.

When will commenters refrain from commenting on subjects they know nothing about?

By: beerdude

beerdude — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:50:12 +0000

As a dogowner this sort of behavior by other dog owners makes me mad. It’s no wonder its hard to find places that accept pets. If you get a dog, teach to do its business outside…and that means you as an owner need to be prepared to bundle up and take it out on a leash for 30 minutes in the freezing ass rain if that’s what it takes. Sorry you have to deal with such irresponsible owners, Denzien.

By: Chocanon

Chocanon — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:32:54 +0000

People let their dogs crap at Yards Park on the main grassy area when there is a dog park just a few feet from there. They sometimes pick it up, but even then, there is the “residue”. YUCK

By: Sinkovich107

Sinkovich107 — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:57:57 +0000

To folks who are saying the fence is 4 ft high…they need to remeasure. I live right near here with my (responsibly managed) dog and at 5 ft 2 in the fence is well above my head the whole way around. It is too tall in my opinion and makes the walk past the dog park make you feel like you are sneaking down a back ally.

It is probably necessary, but they could have tried a little to make it look less like a prison yard.

By: victoria

victoria — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:35:10 +0000

You’re right Alex – “there’s nothing wrong with a waist high fence around a park.”

My mistake. I didn’t realize the woman in the photo was a hobbit, and so the fence in the photo, being taller than she is, would only be 4 feet high. (Also people don’t usually describe 4 ft. fences as “pretty big.”) I haven’t walked by there since the fence was erected – only saw the photos. I’m relieved to know that the fence is only 4 feet high.

I’ve seen the changes in this park over the past 25 years and know the issues. I still believe that by creating welcoming public spaces a city can make citizens more connected, more concerned and safer. A high fence would not do this.

By: emmaleigh504

emmaleigh504 — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:18:20 +0000

In neighborhoods where lawn/garden work is hired out I’ve noticed more dog waste left behind. I guess the dog owners leave it for the help to pick up.

By: Annonny

Annonny — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:05:21 +0000

Of course.

However, having lived in Adams Morgan nearly 15 years I’ll say the proportion of “some” dog owners who are NOT inconsiderate and selfish is on it’s way down.

Good for you for being thoughtful and considerate with your dog. Your co-dog-owners are giving you a bad reputation.

By: Annonny

Annonny — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:02:55 +0000

Clearly your neighbors are irresponsible parents. Most people with children don’t allow them to behave that way.

Just be glad they don’t have both kids AND DOGS!!! The horror!

By: megan

megan — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:51:30 +0000

*Some* people with dogs are selfish and inconsiderate. Other people with dogs are not. Just like *some* people who don’t own dogs are selfish and inconsiderate while others are not. Please stop with the generalizations (not trying to single you out at all, my comment goes for everyone).
Thanks,
Megan (the non-selfish and overly-considerate dog owner)