Basic improvements to existing dog parks in Tuusula

We, the representatives of the Finns Party, have visited the dog parks in Tuusula and listened to the views of dog owners in Tuusula regarding the shortcomings of the existing dog parks. Based on this, we are proposing more detailed improvements to the existing dog parks to be added to the 2024 and 2025 budgets.

Peltokaaren dog park
Accessibility is good due to the adjacent parking area. The dog park should have separate areas for large and small dogs. The existing enclosure would be suitable for small dogs.
We propose building a completely new enclosure for large dogs in the immediate vicinity of the existing one, which could be connected by a shared entrance with a ‘vestibule’ to enable safe passage to both enclosures. The “vestibule” would allow for a deep waste container that would serve both sides, and one or more mixed waste containers should be placed separately on both sides. The height
of the dog park fences should be in accordance with the recommendations of the Finnish Kennel Club. When improving the soil, consideration should be given to materials that are comfortable for dogs’ paws. In addition, consideration should be given to varying terrain, soil permeability and, in particular, the possibility of shade, e.g. through trees. The area should be designed with functional lighting, fixed benches and maintenance gates with a view to upkeep.
An extra feature at this location would be the possibility of installing a water point in cooperation with the water utility.

Kellokoski Dog Park
Kellokoski Dog Park is the best designed park in Tuusula, and there is little need for major changes. However, the dog park should be equipped with double gates. It would be desirable to add more trees and stimuli for dogs. The height
of the fences should be checked to ensure that they comply with the recommendations of the Finnish Kennel Club. The lack of shade should be remedied by adding more trees, and park users have requested portable benches.
During the planning phase of the dog park, our council initiative for the basic improvement of dog parks in Tuusula and the implementation of improvement proposals, which can be found in the appendix, should be taken into account.

Riihikallio dog park
The area lacks a separate section for small dogs, which would require the installation of double gates. The area itself is large, well-wooded and pleasant. We propose considering the construction of an additional section and the placement of small mixed waste bins in different parts of the park. During the planning
phase of the dog park, our council initiative for the basic improvement of Tuusula’s dog parks and the implementation of improvement proposals, which can be found in the appendix, should be taken into account.

Tuuliviiri dog park Due to
a lack of parking spaces and limited space, the park is difficult to access for outsiders. We recommend that the dog park be left as it is, with minor improvements, to serve the residents of the surrounding area.
The design should take into account the possibility of expanding the dog park in response to the wishes of its established user base. The users have come up with their own rules, which work admirably. During the design phase of the dog park
, more attention should be paid to the comfort and functionality of the area for dogs and dog owners in the surrounding area, for example by adding more small mixed waste bins and trees.

We, the Finns Party, propose that the renovation of the Peltokaaren dog park be included in the 2024 budget and that the renovation of the Kellokoski, Riihikallio and Tuuliviiri dog parks be included in the 2025 budget.

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