We are petitioning THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT to allow leashed dogs in the New Maggie Daley Park (Old Daley bi), north end Grant Park including adjacent pathways of Cancer Survivor's Plaza and Peanut Park (where tennis courts are being relocated.)
We are in support to ALLOW dogs and NOT restrict access in these areas that we have had access to for over 38 years. Restricting dogs in these areas will not only reduce quality of life for dogs and their families and block off access to the lakefront... but may also have a negative impact on New Eastside /Lakeshore East /East Loop Chicago neighborhood by reducing the attractiveness to live here.
AS PER THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT CODE, DOGS MAY BE BROUGHT INTO PARKS (EXCLUDING GARDENS, PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS, BUILDINGS, POOLS, ZOOS), AS LONG AS THEY ARE CONTINUALLY RESTRAINED BY A LEASH NOT EXCEEDING SIX FEET IN LENGTH.
Throughout public hearings during the planning of Maggie Daley Park, Park District officials confirmed that dogs would continue to be allowed, once reopened. Recently, the Chicago Park District officials reneged on their commitment to allow leashed dogs in these areas.
Please sign and encourage others to support that the Chicago Park District allow leashed dogs in Maggie Daley Park - North Grant Park including the paths adjacent to Cancer Survivor’s Garden and Peanut Park.
Update #49 years ago
Alderman Fioretti is hosting a round table discussion on companion animal issues- the first ever of its kind, Saturday February 7, 9:30 AM 1043 W. Madison Ave., third floor.
http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2015/02/bob-fioretti-meets-pet-owners-to-talk-dog-cat-issues/
Update #39 years ago
Alderman Fioretti is hosting a round table discussion on companion animal issues- the first ever of its kind, Saturday February 7, 9:30 AM 1043 W. Madison Ave., third floor.
http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2015/02/bob-fioretti-meets-pet-owners-to-talk-dog-cat-issues/
Update #29 years ago
Please attend the Grant Park Conservancy & Advisory Council public meeting on Tuesday Jan 27th at 6:30 PM at the Maggie Daley Field House at 337 East Randolph. Voice your concern about the Maggie Daley Dog Ban and access to Grant Park for dog owners. Let's show them our resolve by showing up in number. Consider joining the Grant Park Conservancy to support their good works.
Go to: http://supportchicagodogs.weebly.com/ for more information.
Update #19 years ago
Please join other supporters Saturday, December 13th at Noon - feel to come earlier. Meet at the Northeast ( Randolph and upper Field Dr.) entrance to Maggie Daley Park for a show of support to keep Maggie Daley Park open to ALL. Friends, family and pets are welcome. Please remember to relieve your pets prior to meeting. We don't need any negative photo ops.
Sincerely,
Walter Stunard
312-540-9000
