Discussion about Leash Law Changes

As directed by City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission is working with Responsible Dog Owners of Steamboat (RDOGS) and the staff at Police Services and Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services to discuss a leash law program with tiered options, which would include leash free areas within and upon certain City parcels.

RDOGS instituted an off leash area program in November 2007, at Spring Creek and Rita Valentine Parks on selected days and times of the week in conjunction with a voice and sight control evidence tag program. In November 2008 it was requested and approved that the program be extended to include seven days a week, dawn to dusk.

There will be a public meeting in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 5:30pm, to review leash law options and discuss a tiered leash law program. The meeting will be held in the American Legion Room at the Community Center located at 1605 Lincoln Avenue.

If you can not attend, please email Parks and Recreation Commission with your thoughts and concerns to kstamp@steamboatsprings.net

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Wilson, Director of Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services 879-4300
Craig Robinson, Open Space/Howelsen Hill Facilities Supervisor 879-4300