Franklin StBellevue, NE
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FencedOther Notes: Opened. This is Bellevue's second dog park. In September 2008, the estimate for fencing was $12,000 and would include a small dog and large dog section (city minutes). Be sure to bring water for your pet.
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We have now been to the park a handful of times and for the most part very much enjoyed ourselves. I have outlined below a few issues we have had as well as compliments.
Problems:
1) It is hard to find, forget mapquest or Google. Unless you are very familiar with Bellevue's neighborhoods you will be searching a while until you are lucky enough to finally come across it.
2) Some dogs and their owners have no business being there and do not know how to control themselves or their dogs. The last time we went we eventually had to leave the first section and go play by ourselves in the 2nd section because a teenage girl showed up with 5 dogs (none were leashed or had collars) that were so aggressive we not only feared for our dogs but for ourselves. She had no idea how to control them and frankly didn't seem to care. She mumbled something about one of the dogs owners was a lawyer and is cooped up all day. Frankly, I was very angry and left before I yelled at her or someone got hurt.
3) Not very well lit once the sun starts to set
4) the 2nd gate is almost broken and some of the other owners dogs almost got out. We have no idea who to contact about that unfortunately
Compliments:
1) Nicely maintained and clean
2) quiet and peaceful area
3) they provide doggie doodoo bags and garbage cans
4) most dogs and their owners have been a total blast and a joy to be around. There of course is always an exception :)
As a regular dog park visitor, I am so happy that this facility is now open. However, I am concerned that it is not being kept up very well. Already the gates have been broken and right now the grass is ankle high. Picking up after your dog is twice as hard with the high grass and it also breeds insects. Also, there is very little shade in the park. It's not an issue now, but in the summer there will be competition for the shade provided by the picnic tables, for sure. Quit cutting down the trees surrounding the park! The rumor that the current enclosure will be divided into small and large dog areas? It's barely big enough now for the larger breeds to get a good run in.
It's a shame that the park didn't extend farther into the rougher terrain to give the dogs shade and more exciting areas to explore. For a small dog park with poop bags provided, there were quite a few piles that had not been picked up by previous visitors.
Just took our dogs there today, nice size area. Pretty muddy by the entrance/exit but the rest of the field was nice and dry. Very friendly dogs and owners. Must bring own water for dogs, no faucets or restrooms. they did supply poop bags and trash cans. Nice park.
North on Main from Mission. Past the cemetary and College Heights. Road winds a bit from here. (maybe a 1/2 mile from College Heights sign)? On your left, large parking area.
The area that is currently fenced will become the small dog area. There is a six foot fence around this area with a double gate entry. We visited yesterday and had fun in the snow. Lots of are in the park to walk with your pup on the leash too. I did not see water or restrooms from my vantage point. Are facilities available?