The West Side is going to the dogs.
The city recently officially opened the
Ouray Dog Park, its largest dog park, which sits off Ouray near the intersection of Ladera. The 2-acre park gives dog owners a place to take their pets and let them run around without a leash. The park is surrounded by an evergreen-color, chain-link fence, and wood chips cover the ground. Benches are spaced throughout the park, giving residents a place to sit and watch their pets.
Chris Ramirez, the city's spokesman, said this is the largest dog park the city has opened. It cost $300,000, of which $260,000 came from the discretionary funds of City Councilor Ken Sanchez. Ramirez said the remaining funds were from a 2006 bond. "One thing we realized is there is so much development on the West Side, and this park was needed," he said. "We want to have more recreational options for residents."
It should be noted that Councilor Ken Sanchez and his policy analyst Elaine Romero and staff, had a major role in getting this project completed, and residents of SRMNA owe them a debt of gratitude. Thanks Ken!
New Dog Park Facts What: Ouray 2-acre dog park, off Ouray west of Ladera
Hours: The park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Some Rules: Dogs younger than 6 months are not allowed in the park; small children and toddlers are discouraged; food or drinks are not allowed in the park; each person can take only three dogs at a time.
[excerpted and edited from an Albuquerque Journal Article -
By Elaine D. Briseño Journal Staff Writer, Saturday, November 11, 2010]
More information: Visit
www.cabq.gov and look under the heading "Arts & Recreation" for a link to information about the city's dog parks.
