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• We, the unders'--led ould like to express our appreci' n and concern for the CO use of the Wayne.___. • Ranch dog park. It seems that a very small but vocal group is adamantly oppossed to the single-use park, and we would like to present a more positive viewpoint. There are many fine multi-use parks in Eugene, but only a few areas designated as single-use parks where dogs can be off-leash. These parks are very important to dog owners, who use them year-round in all kinds of weather. The vast majority of those --5c using t e •. •- Ranch dog park make conscientious efforts to "follow the rules" and respect the rights of those neighboring the dog park; our dogs are licensed, they are kept on-leash outside the fenced area, the noise/barking level is controlled, and we pick up and dispose of our dogs' messes in the containers provided within the park. In addition, although it is inconvenient for many who take their dogs to the park before school or work, the recently imposed hours of closure (8p - 8a) of the east field have been complied with. y —G It is difficult to imagine Wayne-4;44s Ranch being used for some other purpose, particularly a multi-use park, without a major investment in renovations on the part of the City. Due to the terrain and street run-off, the park is virtually a swamp after a couple of good rains, and remains that way throughout the winter and spring. This is not a particular problem for the dogs, but we cannot imagine people wanting to take their children to play in this; a multi-use park at this site would remain wasted and unused for about 6 months out of the year. While this might be the goal of a few, it would be a disappointment and great loss for the many people and dogs who now enjoy this park throughout the year. g3c v 19 ' to i. t,1 c2 i t"`r A Eojc»L 16. 2/ i".1 -11,,4:, _ 4 , , ( 3_ 18. 4. 19 . 5. 20 . 6 . 21. 7. • -• 22. 8. 23. . 9. - . . 24 . 10. • 25. 11. • . , 26. 12. 27. 13. • 28. • 14. 29 . 15. 30 .