Important information about Meadowbrook Dog Park change

Corey Torres, District Manager addresses recent concerns regarding the replacement of grass with decomposed granite (DG) at the Meadowbrook Dog Park and explains why returning to grass is not feasible.

The Dog Park at Meadowbrook Park, which opened in 2016, almost immediately began to experience deterioration of its grass. The amount of daily foot traffic and activity in the park, specifically in the large dog area, made maintaining healthy grass impossible. A park of this size needs to be at least 1 to 5 acres to properly accommodate medium to large dogs. And the current space is simply too small to sustain the wear and tear.

Staff explored a range of options to address the issue and held discussions with many dog park users to find the best solution. After researching possible alternatives, staff considered two main choices: Decomposed granite (DG) or wood chips. DG was ultimately selected for its durability, low maintenance and sustainability for high-traffic areas.

While we understand that some community members preferred to keep the grass, it simply wasn't a sustainable option given the conditions. We are committed to providing a space that is safe and enjoyable for both dogs and their owners, and we believe that the new surface will better serve the long-term needs of the park and the community.

TVRPD will closely monitor the new surface to ensure it meets the expectations and needs of the community.

For further questions or comments, please contact TVRPD at (661) 822-3228 or visit our website at http://www.tvrpd.org/.