Households with dogs are becoming the new norm in American society. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that about 37% to 47% of all U.S. households have at least one dog, which explains the growth in community dog parks.
What are Dog Parks
Dog parks are typically fenced-in areas that provide dog owners with a safe place to allow their dogs to be off-leash. Dogs are given the freedom to play and socialize with other dogs and get exercise without having to be maintained on a leash. These types of parks are typically managed by the dog owners themselves along with local city or county officials, depending upon the area’s jurisdiction.
Benefits of Dog Parks to Neighborhood Communities
One of the most obvious benefits to having a dog park nearby Cape Coral luxury homes, Windermere FL real estate or other Florida properties is that there will be less mess. Chances plummet that you will accidentally step in a dog’s mess since dog owners probably will be taking their pooches to park for this kind of thing.
Another maybe less obvious but very important neighborhood benefit is that the dogs frequenting the park will be well exercised. Off leash parks promote good canine physical health and socialization. When dogs are able to run off their excess of energy, they are happier and more likely to be quiet. This reduces nuisance behaviors and makes dogs better canine citizens. Well-mannered dogs make for happier dog owners and happier neighbors, as well.
Accommodate senior citizens and the disabled, who cannot always walk their dogs on leash.
Neighborhoods with nearby dog parks have found that a real sense of community is formed where neighbors get to know neighbors. This benefits the area because with a strong community in place there is lesser chance that a crime can be perpetrated without knowledgeable neighbors seeing it or reporting it.
Property Value Benefits
For city dwellers or locations that offer small yards, dog parks are a plus to the livability aspect of the neighborhood which can help with home price values. Studies also have found that dog parks discourage crime and loitering in the area, which raises property values.
Florida’s Dog Parks
There are many fantastic dog parks and beaches in Florida. The warm weather gives dog parks the special option of providing dogs with water access to keep them cool enough to run around off leash and socialize without the worry of heat exhaustion.
For example, residents on the West coast of Florida and owners of Cape Coral luxury homes can benefit from the Wagging Tails Dog Park that is situated on the property of Rotary Park. Wagging Tails Dog Park caters to both small and large dogs alike, with each provided with their fenced in area. There are shaded areas in the park for the dogs and their owners, along with several park benches to allow for owners to meet and greet while their dogs play and interact with other neighborhood pets.
For a complete list of Florida dog parks, visit doggoes to one in your local area.
