Dog owners raise the alarm: Dangerous holes on Gardelegener playground!

Dog owners raise the alarm: Dangerous holes on Gardelegener playground!

In the Gardelegen Bürgerpark there is currently a dispute over the dog playing meadow. A dog owner sharply criticized the condition of this area in a Facebook post. A sign at the entrance indicates that users are asked to dispose of the legacies of their dogs, but the condition of the meadow itself raises questions.

"How can it be that the only place in Gardelegen where I can let my dog run without a leash is the only place where I avoid to go with my dog?" Asks a concerned dog owner. His main concerns are the deep holes dug up by dogs and a significant risk of injury. Such calls for improvements are not new. But only now has the city administration reacted to it.

reaction of the city administration

Michaela Kuntzsch, the clerk in the office for green spaces and parks, confirms that the condition of the dog playing meadow should not be overlooked. "We found that there were several deeper holes. That is why these holes have now been filled. It is important that the area remains safe for the dog owners," she says. These steps are important to eliminate stumbling blocks and enable the use of the space.

The problem that the city is not constantly on site to control the area remains. There is a care contract with a private individual who takes care of the care of the meadow. However, this person is not obliged to bring the area to an optimal state, as you would expect from a golf course. The dog playing meadow is primarily intended to ensure that the dogs can run and play freely.

There is also hope for the future care of this area. Dog owners are encouraged to draw attention to problems. You can either call the “Say us” platform on the city's website or directly in the office for green spaces if there is an observation of abuses. The telephone number is: (0 39 07) 7 75 39 26.

The Mayor of Gardelegen, Mandy Schumacher, emphasizes how important it is to maintain the dog play meadow in her current condition. "This is the only place in Gardelegen where dogs can run free," she underlines, referring to the need to regularly make users keep the space clean. There is also a donor for dog droppings bags at the entrance, which should support the dog owners.

The city is aware that the space must be kept in an acceptable condition so that visitors can continue to enjoy use. The lively exchange between the city administration and the dog owners could help to make the dog playing meadow appealing and secure.

The ongoing discussions about the condition of the dog play meadow illustrate that the satisfaction of the dog owners and the safety of their animals should be the top priority. The city administration insistently reminds users to take their responsibility seriously and to strive for a decent condition of the area in order to secure this important facility for the future.