Update: Council Approves Dogs in Park

Update: 5 pm

Council has approved all the measures for Polson Park, including allowing on-leash dogs.

City staff says the earliest dogs could be allowed would be in about a month.

The program would cost 28 thousand dollars for dog bag dispensers, signs, garbage pickup, and adding a dual height fountain that both dogs and people could use.

Council also supported $32,000 for vegetation removal and improvements to the trail and boardwalk area in the southern part of the park.

Council will also consider an increase of $31,185 to the parks operations budget during 2018 budget discussions to provide additional maintenance to those areas.

12 pm:

You may be seeing more people walking their dogs in Polson Park soon.

Vernon council will discuss a staff recommendation today to allow on-leash dogs in the park as part of a two year trial program aimed at getting more people using the green space.

The program would cost 28 thousand dollars for dog bag dispensers, signs, garbage pickup, and adding a dual height fountain that both dogs and people could use.

Another move to upgrade the park will also be considered today.

Staff is suggesting 32-thousand dollars should be spent for vegetation removal and improvements to the trail and boardwalk area to improve the feeling of safety.