The City has added signs at Marshall Fields Park to make it easier to identify the temporary off-leash dog area near the soccer pitches.
The five signs identify the boundary between the soccer fields and the temporary off-leash area. From the Lakers Clubhouse parking area to the fenced baseball diamond, there were no visual markers as to the boundary. These signs were placed to permit dog walkers sufficient space that is level, clean and navigable to connect to the broader expanse of off-leash area nearer the fenced baseball field.
“City staff await the environmental assessment report of the park on April 15. The report will identify critical areas and buffer zones to protect sensitive wildlife habitats and propose management actions to maintain the integrity of these habitats in the park,” said Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming. “The Qualified Environmental Professionals are also reviewing dog behaviour in the park and providing some broader data to give context to management actions.”
On February 11, 2019, Council passed a resolution to continue to suspend enforcement of the Parks and Public Places Bylaw #5057 in relation to dogs off-leash at Marshall Fields. Dogs are not permitted on the playing fields nor in the Disc Golf area north of Lakers Clubhouse. There will continue to be enforcement of the restriction of dogs from the playing fields and Disc Golf area.