There may be more happy, happy dogs in West Kent if a new off-leash dog park comes to fruition.
To that end, Chatham-Kent is currently accepting public comment to create a dog off-leash recreation area (DOLRA) in the community of Tilbury.
A DOLRA is a fenced area where pet owners can exercise their dogs off leash within a controlled environment with contravening municipal bylaws. The proposed location is at Kirkham Park on Lyon Avenue, on the site of the former ball diamond.
Chatham-Kent currently has two designated DOLRAs, including the Happy Tail Off-Leash Park in Wallaceburg and John Waddell Dog Park in Chatham. A third park in Dresden has been approved, however construction hasn’t started.
Members of the public can submit their comments at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/tilbury-dog-off-leash-recreation-area. Comments will be received until March 26 at 4:30 p.m.
