Dog owners can have their say on a new park being built at Broadmeadows for their four-legged friends.
Hume council is planning a dog park at the John Ilhan Memorial Reserve, on Barry Road, to be built next year.
Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said there are plans for drinking fountains for people and water bowls for dogs in the fenced-off park, but council wants community input about other features to be included.
“Would pet owners like a small dog park with a variety of exercise equipment, or perhaps a bigger park with fewer challenge for canines?” she said.
The council is particularly keen to hear residents’ thoughts on a sensory area, which enables dogs to smell and feel, as well as a time-out zone for small dogs and shy canines.
“Dogs love to keep active, and there are many simple attributes that can help a canine to jump and practice obedience,” Cr Patsikatheodorou said.
“Challenging obstacles at dog parks can build great skills in canines, and enable our four-legged friends to meet and socialise with other dogs.
“It will be a perfect spot for dog owners to meet other people who love animals.”
A council survey asks dog owners to have their say on the park.
Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au
